Dear WP.6 experts,
The annual Forum of WP.6 and its subgroups will take place as scheduled from 13-17 April 2026 in Geneva.
During this meeting we will feature the following working meetings:
- Team of Specialists on Gender-Responsive Standards (ToS-GRS), 13-14 April
- https://unece.org/trade/events/tos-grs-4th-annual-forum-meeting-0
- Finalization of the project for a Recommendation W on mainstreaming gender throughout the quality infrastructure
- Conceptualisation and advancement of a toolkit to assist with the roll out of gender action plans
- Gender considerations in standards related to AI and healthcare
- Return on experiences
- Group of Experts on Risk Management and Market Surveillance (RAMS), 16-17 April
- Education on Standardization Initiative, 15 April morning
The Forum will also feature a conference on 15 April afternoon.
This will explore the World Bank World Development Report 2025 (on Standards for Development) and its relation to the core themes of WP.6.
The event will also propose:
- A social dinner on Monday 13th and a social dinner on Thursday 16th
- Nomination of the officers of each of these groups for the next two years (procedures on each group’s web page)
- Updates from relevant international organizations during each group
More information is available on each individual web page.
We hope that we will see you in Geneva.
For those not able to travel, we will make best efforts to have an MS-Teams link so you can join.
(and indicate if you plan to join in person or if you plan to join on line; connection details will be sent about one week prior to the event for those registered).
If you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to let me know.
Thank you for your active engagement within WP.6.
Best regards,
Lance Thompson
Head of Regulatory Cooperation Unit / Secretary WP.6
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
Palais des Nations
8-14 avenue de la Paix
CH - 1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland