On this page you will find the latest news, press releases and events for our stakeholders.
SESKO’s Autumn Seminar 2026 brings together users and developers of standards to explore the impact of digitalisation and the future of SMART standards.
SESKO has launched the SESKO Award for Advancing the Electrified Future 2026–2027, a new programme recognizing research, development and innovation projects that successfully apply and advance electrotechnical standardization. The biennial programme builds on the legacy of SESKO’s previous RDI Award Programme with updated themes and broader target groups. Award-winning projects will receive a cash prize, visibility through SESKO’s communication channels, and the opportunity to be nominated for the European CEN and CENELEC Standards + Innovation Awards. The awards will be presented in both 2026 and 2027.
IEC Young Professionals Workshop, 15–20 November 2026, Hamburg, Germany
SESKO ry will implement the 2025 RDI Award Program (Research, Development and Innovation) for universities, higher education institutions, and universities of applied sciences at the end of 2025. The program continues the tradition of previous years and rewards innovative research and development projects that promote electrotechnical standardization, in accordance with updated target groups and themes.
The future of global conformity assessment is shaped by a shared vision of inclusivity, collaboration, and the integration of emerging technologies. Leaders including IEC President Jo Cops, IEC Conformity Assessment Board (IEC CAB) member Markus Ahvenus, and newly nominated IEC CAB alternate member Jafar Keshvari, have articulated their perspectives on how these elements will define the IEC’s role in standardization and conformity assessment in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.
Are you a young professional eager to understand how standards are created and how they influence conformity assessment? Now is your chance to dive into the world of standardization at the Nordic Young Professionals 2025 Workshop in Helsinki on June 25–26. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn, network, and observe the international IECEE CMC meeting. Read more and apply now.
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