WASHINGTON, D.C. -- ANSI has released a lineup of industry and standards leaders speaking at its March 24-25 conference, Global Standardization: Enhancing U.S. Industry Leadership and Engagement. This in-person conference combines expert panels on the U.S. role in global standards and conformity assessment with strategic networking opportunities.

The conference will be held at Kimpton Miralina Resort and Villas in Scottsdale, Arizona, on March 24-25, 2026. Register and book hotel accommodations early—MLB Spring Training occurs concurrently.

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Attendees will explore strategies to bolster U.S. competitiveness in critical and emerging technologies and identify pathways to expand U.S. influence within key international bodies, including ISO and IEC, at both governance and technical levels.

Featured Sessions

Keynote: U.S. Leadership in International Standards – Fact and Fiction
Joel Orban, Corning, Incorporated

Panel: Driving Engagement in Standardization for Emerging Technologies
Moderator: Ajit Jillavenkatesa (ANSI Board vice chair; ANSI International Policy Advisory Group chair)
Panelists: Tommy Gardner (HP Federal), Jason Matusow (Microsoft), and Dr. S. Shyam Sunder (NIST)

Keynote & Panel: What Do We Mean by “U.S. Leadership”?
Keynote: James M. Shannon (ULSE)
Moderator: Sonya Bird (ULSE)
Panelists: Pamela Arora (AAMI), Brian Daly (AT&T), Patrick Hughes (NEMA), Susan Miller (ATIS), and Jason Oxman (ITI)

Interactive Session: U.S. Leadership Implementation Next Steps (with ANSI Board members and governance leaders)

Attendees will also hear from ANSI Board chair Christian Dubay, ANSI president and CEO Dr. Laurie E. Locascio, and ANSI senior vice president of international policy Joseph Tretler, Jr. More speakers and panelists to be announced.

The ANSI Company Member Forum meets on March 24, immediately before the conference. Learn more and register.