Join Us: Webinar on How Standards and Measurement Build Trust in Regulation
How can governments design regulatory frameworks that are trusted, effective and fit for future challenges?
On 22 January 2026, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), in partnership with the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM), Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) and the British Standards Institution (BSI), will host a joint public webinar titled:
“Building Trust in Regulation: The Role of Standards, Measurement, and Assurance.”
The webinar will take place online from 11:00 to 12:30 CET (10:00–11:30 UTC) and is open to all members of the international quality infrastructure, regulatory and policy communities.
Why this webinar matters
Trust in regulation underpins economic growth, market access, innovation and public confidence — particularly at a time when governments are navigating complex global challenges, from climate transition to digital transformation.
The webinar builds on the recently published joint report, Reinforcing Regulatory Frameworks through Standards, Measurements and Assurance: Making Better Use of Quality Infrastructure in Policymaking, which examines how quality infrastructure (QI) systems can better support regulatory objectives and policy outcomes.
Speakers will present key findings from the report and share perspectives from across the QI ecosystem, highlighting how coordinated use of standards, measurement and conformity assessment can strengthen regulatory frameworks and support future-ready policymaking.
Programme highlights
The 90-minute webinar will include:
- Opening remarks from the OECD
- Presentation of the joint QI report, outlining opportunities and gaps in current regulatory–QI linkages
- Thematic contributions covering:
- QI for competitiveness, trade and market access
- Governance and capacity building for effective national QI systems
- Modernizing the QI system to support innovation and tackle global challenges
- Q&A with speakers
The session will conclude with a short wrap-up highlighting key takeaways for policymakers and the international metrology and standards community.