Conference Program 2004

Developed with the diverse interests of National Standards System stakeholders in mind, the 2004 NSS Conference Program covered a wide range of significant topical issues.

Divided into six tracks with three concurrent sessions within each track, the 2004 Program dealt with an array of social, economic, and political dynamics. Each session examined a specific topic and/or example related to the track subject matter from multiple perspectives. An overview of the tracks and individual sessions is presented in the Program-at-a-Glance.

Sunday, November 14 :

• Training: Build a Better Understanding of ISO (08:30 - 17:00)
  Instructor: Darryl Kingston (English)

Monday, November 15 :

• Registration
• Training: Web Based Applications in Action (08:30 - 13:00)
  Instructor: Andrea Ciemny (English)
• Training Working in Teams (08:30 - 17:00)
  Instructor: Lorne Plunkett (English)
• Information Session on Functional Safety (13:00 - 15:00)
• Opening Keynote and Welcome Reception

Tuesday, November 16 :

• Track 1 – Fuelling the System
• Track 2 – Public Policy
• Track 3 – Emerging Industries and Sector Applications
• Track 4 – Health and Safety
• Banff/Lake Louise Tour
• Awards Dinner

Wednesday, November 17 :

• Breakfast Keynote
• Track 5 – Partnerships and Strategic Alliances
• Lunch Keynote
• Track 6 – Canadian Standards Strategy

Thursday, November 18 :

• Post-Conference Meetings