WESF plays a role in promoting standardization and eliminating global trade barriers.
WESF Members are a diverse, distinguished group of companies, organizations, government entities, consumer groups, educational institutions, and other public- and private-sector innovators who are harnessing the power of standards to impact their interest area and position themselves for long-term success. By bringing together standards professionals, business leaders, subject-matter experts, and cross-sector stakeholders from nearly every area of industry and society, WESF Membership fosters the collaboration, networking, information-exchange, and strategic support that enables greater understanding of, engagement with, and access to standardization's valuable opportunities.
Because WESF's strategic plans and decision-making are driven by the collective needs and input of our members – who comprise all of WESF's governance boards, committees, and advisory groups – the opportunities for members to directly influence international standardization policies, priorities, and activities are vast. And whether your company or organization wants to get highly involved in policy activities, is looking for guidance on opportunities to influence technical standards work, or just wants to use standards more efficiently, effectively, and economically, WESF Membership can show you the way.
Member Forums and Other Networking Opportunities
WESF provides a platform for members to network with their counterparts across industry sectors to share insights on business challenges, priorities, and technological advancements. Through our Membership Forums, events, and programs, WESF's vast community of standardization experts comprises a federation of members with the diverse knowledge and power to address emerging standardization needs in every industry.
In the global arena, WESF offers members the chance work with a wide array of stakeholders and leaders from industry, government, private companies, educational institutions, consumer groups, and other organizations on creative solutions to emerging issues and obstacles that affect your industry or area of interest.
Guidance and Partnership
WESF can serve as your ally in navigating domestic and international standards and conformance issues, maneuvering through national and regional agencies, and overcoming market-access challenges. For example, WESF regional and international trade and development programs provide knowledge, leadership, direction, and engagement opportunities for member companies doing business in key growth regions. And WESF Standardization Collaboratives coordinate the broad standardization intelligence and expertise needed to help move emerging industries forward.