The European RISERS project – A Roadmap for Industrial Symbiosis Standardisation for Efficient Resource Sharing – explored how standardisation can help address these challenges and support the wider uptake of industrial symbiosis.
The webinar will:
- introduce the RISERS project, its objectives and why its work matters for industrial symbiosis,
- explain why common approaches and standardisation are important for wider implementation of industrial symbiosis,
- present the process used to develop the RISERS Industrial Symbiosis Standardisation Roadmap, including analysis of industrial symbiosis cases and priority synergies, existing standards and Technical Committees, R&I evidence, and policy and regulatory conditions,
- present the RISERS Industrial Symbiosis Standardisation Roadmap, including the main horizontal, sector-specific and system-level standardisation needs identified and the proposed directions for future action,
- highlight the roles of standardisation organisations, industry, research and innovation actors, and policymakers in taking the Roadmap forward.
Agenda
- 11:00 - 11:05 | Introduction to the EDU4Standards project | Trust- IT Services
- 11:05 - 11:15 | Introduction: the RISERS project and why industrial symbiosis needs common approaches | Andrea Motola - Enspire Science
- Why RISERS was launched, the challenge it addresses and the role of standardisation in supporting wider uptake of industrial symbiosis
- 11:15: 11:30 | From evidence to standardisation needs: the foundations of the RISERS Roadmap | Christian Grunewald - DIN
- Industrial symbiosis cases and priority synergies; mapping of existing standards and Technical Committees; R&I evidence; policy and regulatory conditions; identification of gaps, needs and opportunities
- 11:30: 11:45 | The RISERS Industrial Symbiosis Standardisation Roadmap | Sebastian Vogel - CEN/CENELEC
- Structure, priority areas and proposed directions for future standardisation activities
- 11:45: 11:50 | From Roadmap to action: what comes next? | Andrea Motola - Enspire Science
- Roles of standards organisations, industry, R&I and policymakers
- 11:50: 12:00 | Q&A Session
Overview
Industrial symbiosis has significant potential to support resource efficiency and the circular economy, but its wider implementation is still constrained by gaps in knowledge, methods, data and standardisation frameworks. Research and innovation can help address these gaps by providing the scientific and technical basis needed for the development, improvement and implementation of standards.
Drawing on the results of the Horizon Europe RISERS project (risers-project.eu) , this webinar will explore the role of R&D in supporting the standardisation of industrial symbiosis. It will present standardisation needs identified through the analysis of existing R&I projects, highlight priority areas where further research is required, and discuss how future R&D activities can be better aligned with standardisation needs. The session will also consider how research results can be translated into evidence, methods and recommendations that can contribute to standardisation processes and support the wider uptake of industrial symbiosis solutions.
Objective: To present R&D needs and priorities that can support the standardisation of industrial symbiosis and help translate research results into standardisation activities.
Target audience: Researchers and R&I professionals working on Industrial Symbiosis, circular economy, resource efficiency, and related green-transition topics, particularly those interested in how research results can contribute to standardisation.
Date & Time: 2 October 2026 | 11:00 - 12:00
Agenda
- 11: 00 - 11:05 | EDU4Standards project introduction - Maria Giuffrida (Trust - IT Services)
- 11:05 - 11:10 | Industrial Symbiosis and why its standardisation needs R&D – Izabela Ratman-Klosinska, Institute for Ecology of Industrial Areas
- 11:10 - 11:20 | What existing R&I projects tell us about standardisation needs for industrial symbiosis - João Santos, ISQ
- 11:20 - 11:35 | R&I priorities for industrial symbiosis standardisation : What should future projects focus on? - James Woodcock, International Synergies Limited
- 11:35 - 11:50 | Making research fit for industrial symbiosis standardisation: Key considerations for R&I projects - Izabela Ratman-Klosinska, Institute for Ecology of Industrial Areas
- 11:50 - 12:00 | Q&A Session
The EDU4Standards team is pleased to invite you to the fifth webinar of the Green & Digital modules series: Robust and effective standards and certificaion schemes for the bioeconomy on June 29th at 10:00.
Agenda
- Introduction to Robust and effective standards and certification schemes for the bioeconomy and to the BIOBASEDCERT Monitory Tool (Dr. Luana Ladu, TU Berlin)
- System level of the BMT (Mr. Nikola Matovic, TU Berlin);
- Content Level (Dr. Iris Vural Gursel, Wageningen Research)
- Outcome Level (Ms. Maulidia Khairani, University of Utrecht)
- Q&A Session
- Introduction – Environmental management in the context of the EU green transition
Overview of current environmental challenges and the need for structured management approaches to support policy implementation. - Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
Introduction to EMS and their role in managing environmental impacts, risks, and opportunities. - How ISO 14001 works in practice
Understanding environmental context and impacts; identifying risks and opportunities; setting objectives; implementing processes; monitoring performance and ensuring continuous improvement. - The Plan–Do–Check–Act (PDCA) cycle
Explanation of the iterative approach underlying ISO 14001. - ISO 14001 as a tool for policy implementation
How the standard supports alignment with regulatory requirements and EU sustainability objectives. - Practical application and insights
How ISO 14001 enables organisations to move from commitments to measurable action.
8 June, 2026
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 CEST
The digital transition has accelerated in recent years and this includes achieving secure and sustainable digital infrastructures and services through use of different software solutions.
ICT standards and their implementation by sustainable software projects can effectively address lock-in challenges, and also achieve interoperability and long life-cycles for IT systems. In particular, Free and Open Source Software, often referred to as FOSS, can contribute to avoidance of lock-in effects, and promotion of interoperable and long-term sustainable IT systems.
FOSS implementing ICT standards can also contribute to digitally sovereign IT systems and cloud services, which has become increasingly important in a world dominated by big-tech, hyperscalers and geopolitics.
Why Attend?
Gain a new perspective on how and why ICT standards and their implementations in Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) can be used to achieve digitally sovereign and interoperable software solutions.
Target Audience:
This webinar is open to anyone interested in digital sovereignty and interoperable software solutions, including students, researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers. No prior knowledge is required.
When? 15 June 2026, 11:00 - 12:00 CEST
Agenda:
- On digital sovereignty and why this has become more important
- On Free and Open Source Software (FOSS)
- On ICT standards and their implementation in FOSS to address lock-in challenges & achieve interoperability and long life-cycles for IT systems and cloud services
- Conclusions
- Q&A session
The Women in ICT Standardisation webinar is back for its 5th edition, bringing together leading voices in the field of European standardisation. This year, EDU4Standards and StandICT.eu are proud to join forces with key EU-funded projects, ELASTIC (SNS JU funded project), , CYBERSTAND.eu, SEEBLOCKS.eu alongside the Women in Telecommunications and Research (WiTaR) working group of the 6G-IA.
Together, we aim to deliver comprehensive and content-rich discussions aligned with the priorities outlined in the Rolling Plan for ICT Standardisation, shedding light on the role of gender diversity in ICT standardisation and its impact on European policy and innovation.
The main objective of this webinar is to highlight the critical role of women in ICT standardisation, showcasing their success stories, achievements, and contributions to shaping key technical and policy documents. We will explore the challenges and opportunities faced by women in this traditionally male-dominated field and identify concrete pathways for greater inclusion and impact.
By sharing first-hand experiences, we aim to illustrate the tangible impact of gender diversity on the standardisation process, emphasising how a wider range of perspectives leads to more comprehensive, effective, and forward-looking standards. The webinar will also serve as an opportunity to derive preliminary recommendations for fostering broader and more sustainable engagement of women in standardisation.
Speakers and draft agenda
10:00 - 10:05 Welcome and Introduction, Maria Giuffrida, Trust-IT Services, StandICT.eu 2029 Coordinator
10:05 - 11:10 Women in ICT standardisation: overview of stories and experience
- Anna Maria Mandalari, Associate Professor UCL London, ETSI, IETF
- Cristina Mussinelli, Secretary General, Fondazione LIA
- Federica Bozzi, Next G Cloud STAN4CR2 Project Leader, ETSI
- Albena Mihovska, CTO SmartAvatar, one6G Association, IEEE
- Debora Comparin, Thales, Standardisation Expert, ITU-T
- Despina Kopanaki, Senior Project Manager, Technical University of Crete, member of the WiTaR Working Group
- Elzbieta Andrukiewicz, Project Leader, National Institute of Telecommunications, CEN CENELEC JTC13 WG 3 & CEN TC224 WG20
- Christiana Aristidou, CEO of The Hybrid Lawtech Firm, ISO
11:10 - Q&A
11:30 - Conclusions
Target audience
The target audience for this webinar includes ICT Specialists and Professionals under the main Digital Single Market & Digital Europe domains, Standard Developing Organisations' representatives, Members of Research Institutes working in ICT Standard Development, Representative of National Standards Associations, general audience and civil society organisations involved in the promotion of women in STEM disciplines and education.
Overview
Two years into the EDU4Standards project, this webinar will present the main achievements in integrating standardisation into higher education. Participants will hear an overview of project results, explore concrete experiences from the EDU4Standards pilots, discover highlights from Academic Standards Days across Europe, and be introduced to the Teacher Support Tool, games and other teaching resources. The session will conclude with a look at upcoming activities and opportunities to get involved.
Who should attend
The webinar is open to anyone interested in the presented topics, but we especially encourage participation from:
- University lecturers, programme coordinators and curriculum designers
- Deans, department heads and education managers at Higher Education Institutes
- Representatives of standards bodies
- Students and early-career researchers interested in standardisation
- Policy makers and stakeholders working on skills, education and innovation
Agenda of the event
- 15:00 | Welcome & housekeeping, Maria Giuffrida Trust-IT
- 15:05 | Two years of EDU4Standards: an overview Knut Blind, Fraunhofer
- 15:15 | Knowledge Base (The ITCoS Concept): Innovative Teaching Concept of Standardisation (ITCoS) foundations, Vladislav Fomin, Vilnius University
- 15:25 | Toolkit: Teacher Support Tool: Hub for teaching materials, best practices, and knowledge areas, Ivana Mijatovic, University of Belgrade
- 15:35 | Courses: Completed Pilot Showcase - Insights from delivered University and In-Company pilots:
- Introduction: Pilot Design, Hugo Alexer Parada Gelvez, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)
- Technology Battles, Geerten van de Kaa, Delft University of Technology;
- Standardisation (Standardizacija), Ivana Mijatovic, University of Belgrade;
- Standardization and Sustainability, Sokol Tominaj, TU Berlin;
- Passion in Action, Nizar Abdelkafi, Politecnico di Milano;
- Summer School, Elisabeth Staudegger, University of Graz;
- Standardisation in High-Tech for Practitioners, Rudi Bekkers, Eindhoven University of Technology;
- EARTO, Knut Blind, Technische Universität Berlin & Fraunhofer ISI;
- Frederic Dufour, Small Business Standards
- 16:05 | Quality Package: Teachers Award, quality criteria, and CWA progress, Rudi Bekkers, Eindhoven University of Technology
- 16:10 | Community: Platforms & Channels - EU Student Standardisation Association and Academic Standards Days, Kirsten Glennung, CEN
- 16:25 | Q&A and Conclusions
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The EDU4Standards.eu Consortium is proposing a new CEN Workshop Agreement (CWA) to innovate how standardization is taught in Europe.
More precisely, the goal of this CWA is to formalise the teaching methods and content developed within EDU4Standards, providing a framework for embedding standardisation education into academic programs.
Standardisation and standards are crucial for the EU's economic development, market integration, and achieving key goals like the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the digital and ecological transitions. Despite their importance, there is a significant shortage of standardisation education, with few higher education institutions (HEIs) in the EU offering relevant courses. This deficit is critical given the growing need for over 100,000 standardisation experts.
The CEN/CENELEC Workshop participants will be supported by the secretariat provided by the German Institute for Standardisation (DIN).
Any organisation with an interest in this topic and willing to contribute can join the CWA Kick-Off which will be held online
Background
EDU4Standards is launching an Open Call for teachers, academic groups, and institutions from the EU or Associated Countries to pilot innovative approaches to teaching standardisation.
This one our session will dive deep into the description of our open call for pilots, providing guidance and suggestions for future applicants.
Who can apply?
Anyone interested in piloting our Innovative Teaching Concept on Standardisation (ITCoS).
No prior experience in standardisation needed.
🗓️ Call opens: 18 June 2025
⏳ Deadline: 30 December 2025 (Stage 1)
Event Agenda
- 15:00 - Welcome and Introduction - Knut Blind, Fraunhofer ISI and TU Berlin
- 15:10 - Open call overview and guidelines - Robert Link, Freesia
- 15:30 - Open discussion and Q&A
- 16:00 - Conclusion
This EDU4Standards webinar introduces the brand-new Teacher Support Tool — a practical, always in progress, resource designed to help educators bring standardisation into the classroom.
The tool provides adaptable content, teaching guidance, and real-life examples to support your curriculum development and engage students with the role of standards in today’s world. The tool is intended to be further co-developed with interested teachers and educators.
Who should attend?
This webinar is ideal for educators and teachers in higher education institutions, curriculum developers, and anyone interested in enriching their teaching with a forward-looking, skills-based approach to standardisation.
Agenda
- 14:00 - 14:10 CEST: Introduction - Maria Giuffrida, Trust - IT Services
- 14:10 - 14:35CEST: Building the EDU4Standards Teachers Support Tool: sharing knowledge and
experiences and building community- Ivana Mijatovic, University of Belgrade, Faculty of
Organizational Sciences - 14:35 - 14:50 CEST: Developing the ETSI teaching material: Understanding ICT Standardization: Principles and Practice. - Nizar Abdelkafi, Politecnico di Milano
- 14.50 – 15.05 Developing standardization course, sharing experience - Geerten Van de Kaa, TU Delft
15.05 – 15.15 Q&A
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