Croatian Standards Institute celebrates World Standards Day
14.10.2026.
The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) marked the World Standards Day at the sixth session of its Expert Council, bringing together representatives of HZN members and representatives of the Administrative Council, including Mr. Goran Romek, State Secretary at the Ministry of Economy and Chairman of the Administrative Council, and Mr. Igor Župančić, Chairman of the Expert Council and member of the Administrative Council, as well as HZN's staff.
HZN Director General Ana Marija Boljanović presented the Institute’s half-year report, highlighting key achievements and activities in Croatian, European and international standardisation.
Discussions focused on the future of European standardisation, international cooperation and the role of standards in supporting innovation, safety and competitiveness. Key areas include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digitalisation, quantum technologies, energy transition and circular economy.
The participants were greeted by Cinzia Missiroli, Acting Director General of CEN and CENELEC, in a video message, and saw a video message by Philippe Metzger, IEC Secretary-General and CEO, Seizo Onoe, Director of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau; and Sergio Mujica, ISO Secretary-General, on the occasion of the World Standards Day. Their messages highlighted the importance of international cooperation and standards in addressing technological, economic and societal challenges.
The World Standards Day, celebrated annually on 14 October, recognises the contribution of experts worldwide who work together to develop international standards that support a safer, more innovative and sustainable future.
Photo: Boris Opašić
HZN Director General Ana Marija Boljanović presented the Institute’s half-year report, highlighting key achievements and activities in Croatian, European and international standardisation.
Discussions focused on the future of European standardisation, international cooperation and the role of standards in supporting innovation, safety and competitiveness. Key areas include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digitalisation, quantum technologies, energy transition and circular economy.
The participants were greeted by Cinzia Missiroli, Acting Director General of CEN and CENELEC, in a video message, and saw a video message by Philippe Metzger, IEC Secretary-General and CEO, Seizo Onoe, Director of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau; and Sergio Mujica, ISO Secretary-General, on the occasion of the World Standards Day. Their messages highlighted the importance of international cooperation and standards in addressing technological, economic and societal challenges.
The World Standards Day, celebrated annually on 14 October, recognises the contribution of experts worldwide who work together to develop international standards that support a safer, more innovative and sustainable future.
Photo: Boris Opašić
