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Nordic Young Professionals 2026

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Welcome to Nordic Young Professionals 2026 in Oslo!

The Nordic electrotechnical standardization bodies (NOREK) aim to inspire greater engagement among young professionals in standardization and therefore invite Young Professionals from across the Nordic industrial sector to participate in a dedicated Nordic Young Professionals Workshop in Oslo.

A total of 25 participants from the Nordic countries will be selected for this year’s workshop, hosted by Norsk Elektroteknisk Komite.

Who can participate?

  • A young engineer (under 35 years of age) employed by a Nordic company, or

  • A PhD student working on a project in collaboration with a Nordic company.

  • Have an interest in, or strong motivation to engage with, standardization and conformity assessment, or related areas such as safety, reliability, product innovation, and product development.

  • 5 participants from each Nordic country.

Application deadline: 1 May.

If you wish to apply, please send an email to your national standardization organization:

         

Unge mennesker i glad samtale under middag
TBA
Dinner in Oslo City Center

An informal get-to-know-you evening designed to foster networking among participants in Oslo city centre. We will enjoy a nice dinner together and get to know one another in a relaxed setting.

Norsk Elektroteknisk Komite
Mustads vei 1

Participants gather at NEK offices and are welcomed by NEK representatives. 

Norsk Elektroteknisk Komite
Sigmund Eng

Introduction to the Nordic standardization cooperation and objectives of the NYPW. 

Norsk Elektroteknisk Komite
Leif T. Aanensen

Discussion on the role of standards as enablers of global commerce and governmental regulations. 

House Of Knowledge
Magnus Hakvåg

Our participants will play our new Standardization Game!

Groups of five participants from each country will gather for a workshop
Group work

Teams work on a given challenge, applying insights from the morning sessions. 

TBA
TBA

Presentation by an industry representative on how standards can support competitiveness and innovation. 

Norsk Elektroteknisk Komite
Sigmund Eng

Group reflections, key takeaways, and closing statements by NEK.