Inside the Making of Technical Standards: The Process and the Purpose

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Standards shape the technologies we design, build, and rely on every day—yet few engineers truly understand how they come to life. Who drives their creation? Are they legally binding or voluntary? Do they apply globally? And how can you become part of the process and help shape the next generation of innovation? What qualifications are required to join a standards working group?

Join us for an engaging session that answers these questions and more, exploring the how and why behind standards development and the critical role IEEE plays in this global effort. The talk will also spotlight IEEE standards activities in manufacturing and power systems—areas of particular relevance to the IEEE Northeastern Wisconsin Section and its members.

https://www.ieee.org/northeastern-wisconsin/


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  • 5 N. Systems Drive
  • Appleton, Wisconsin
  • United States 54914
  • Building: D.J. Bordini Center at FVTC
  • Room Number: BC141
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  • Reservations should be received by Tuesday, March 10 by registering from this web page.

    The Dinner fee of $20, will be collected at registration.

    IEEE Student Members may attend and enjoy dinner at the reduced cost of $10.  Student members should register by emailing their IEEE member number to blluchs@ieee.org or oliveira@mtu.edu.

  • Starts 22 February 2026 06:00 PM UTC
  • Ends 11 March 2026 10:00 PM UTC
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  Speakers

Balaji Sankarshanan of IEEE Region 4

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Balaji is the Current Region 4 Standards Committee Chair and also a member of the Region 4 Industry Engagement Committee with a focus on standards. He brings a strong history of engagement in standards development and implementation to Region 4. He is a Sr. Architect - Electrical Engineering at GE HealthCare Technologies, focusing on signal and power integrity of high speed digital interfaces in PCBs.

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Agenda

5:00 Featured Speaker - Balaji Sankarshanan

        D.J. Bordini Center at FVTC
       

        

       

6:30 pm CDT   Social-Happy Hour at Osorio's Latin Fusion
                        1910 N. Casaloma Drive
                         Appleton, WI

6:45 pm CDT   Dinner at Osorio's Latin Fusion
                         Order from the restaurant menu
                         Cost: $20, payable at registration

7:00 pm CDT   Short business meeting
                        Door prize drawing