World Standards Day, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), is marked on 14 October 2017.
The theme chosen for this year’s event is “Standards Make Cities Smarter”.
The Portuguese Quality Institute (IPQ) is associated with this initiative and, on 16 October 2017, is holding an event which hosts a round table on the Smart Cities theme, including delivery of two awards:
- Standardization Prize - awarded to the Technical Committee that best evidenced compliance with Portuguese Standardization Rules and Procedures;
- "MÉRITO" Standardisation Prize – awarded annually to recognise experts who, through their performance, knowledge and dedication, have individually stood out and contributed to the development of standardization in Portugal.
Participation in this event is free, but subject to prior registration, by completing the registration form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHfTgK52k70AN8dwpyqOpHjoX617ct8sGLCoqUL317NXvPSA/viewform available on the IPQ website or by email to eventos@ipq.ptmailto:eventos@ipq.pt (indicating name, organisation and email). Registration is required by 12 October 2017.
Further information:
- IPQ - Evento Dia Mundial da Normalização - 16.10.2017 http://www1.ipq.pt/PT/Site/Eventos/Pages/EventosLista.aspx
- World Standards Day 2017 - Message https://www.worldstandardscooperation.org/world-standards-day/
