Symposium marking KAN’s 30th anniversary

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On 13 November 2024, KAN will mark its 30th anniversary by holding a symposium at the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) in Berlin on the topic of “Occupational safety and health and standardization: between global harmonization and national interests”.

The first part of the event will focus on the political significance of standardization. Only a few years ago, the desire for global harmonization was still the prime mover of international standardization activity. Now, however, standardization is being used by many countries as a strategic instrument for pursuing their own national economic and socio-political interests. In the second part of the event, KAN’s members and stakeholders will discuss the potential impacts of these developments on the interaction between occupational safety and health and standardization, and on KAN’s activity.

On the evening before the event, a reception will be held at the German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS). This will provide an opportunity for networking and dialogue with other guests from Germany and other European countries.

Programme and registration 
Attendance is free of charge. Simultaneous interpreting between German and English will be provided. The number of registrations is limited.