Members Only - Standards Group Meeting
- Date
- 2026-06-17
- Host
- Future Water Association Events
About this event
This members-only Standards Group Meeting is where committed participants come together to move work forward, not just talk around it. If you care about how standards are shaped, interpreted, and applied in practice, this is the room where focused discussion, alignment, and practical decision-making happen. About the Event This is an in-person working meeting designed for members of the Standards Group. The emphasis is on real collaboration: reviewing current priorities, discussing open questions, and creating shared clarity on what needs to happen next. Unlike a broad public meetup or a purely social gathering, this session is built for people who already have a stake in the group and its direction. The members-only format matters because it creates space for candid conversation, detailed context, and more productive discussion among people who are actively involved. Expect a structured but conversational meeting. The purpose is not simply to present updates, but to give members a setting where they can contribute perspective, test ideas, raise concerns, and help shape outcomes alongside peers. Because the event is in person, it also supports the kind of nuanced exchange that is often harder to achieve remotely. Complex topics benefit from real-time back-and-forth, and this meeting is intended to make that easier. What to Expect The meeting will likely center on the group's active work, current priorities, and the issues that need member input. That can include discussion of standards-related questions, alignment on direction, feedback on proposals or drafts, and identification of next steps for the group. You should come prepared for a collaborative format rather than a passive audience experience. Depending on the discussion flow, the session may include: Brief framing or status updates to establish context Focused discussion on current standards topics or open items Member feedback, questions, and challenge-testing of ideas Conversation around priorities, dependencies, or implementation concerns Agreement on follow-up actions, responsibilities, or areas needing more work Because this is a members-only meeting, the value is in participation. You will get the most out of it if you arrive ready to engage, listen closely, and contribute based on your own experience. There is also an important relationship-building element to the session. Even when the agenda is practical and work-oriented, being in the same room helps members build trust, understand each other's viewpoints more clearly, and strengthen the working dynamics that make future collaboration smoother. Why Attend If you are part of the Standards Group, this meeting gives you a direct way to stay close to the work as it evolves. Rather than hearing about decisions after the fact, you have the opportunity to be present while priorities are being discussed and shaped. That matters for both strategic and practical reasons. You will leave with a clearer understanding of where the group stands, what questions are still open, and how your own perspective fits into the broader conversation. Attending can help you: Stay current on the group's latest thinking and direction Contribute to discussions that may influence future standards work Surface concerns or edge cases before they become bigger issues Hear how other members are interpreting shared challenges Build stronger working relationships with peers in the group Leave with more clarity on next steps and areas of responsibility For many members, the biggest value of a meeting like this is efficiency. Instead of fragmented updates and disconnected conversations, you get concentrated time with the people closest to the work. That can speed up understanding, sharpen decisions, and reduce ambiguity going forward. Practical Details Format: In person Date: Wednesday, June 17 Time: 11:30 AM GMT+1 This is a members-only event, so attendance is intended for those who are part of the Standards Group. The setting is best suited to people who want to participate in substantive discussion and engage directly with the group's current work. Since the meeting takes place in person, plan to arrive with enough time to settle in before the start. Being on time will help you catch the opening context and make it easier to follow the discussion from the beginning. If you are attending, it is worth coming ready with any questions, updates, or perspectives that relate to the group's ongoing standards work. The more specific and prepared the room is, the more useful and productive the session will be for everyone involved. This event is a strong fit for members who value thoughtful discussion, shared progress, and direct participation in the work of the group. If you want to stay engaged at the point where standards conversations are actively taking shape, this meeting is the place to do it.
Who should attend
This is for members who want to be in the room when important standards conversations are happening, not just updated afterward. - You should attend if you are an active member of the Standards Group and want to contribute directly to current discussions, priorities, and decisions. - This is a strong fit if you have practical experience, implementation insight, or domain knowledge that can help the group pressure-test ideas and clarify direction. - You will get value from this meeting if you want a clearer view of what the group is working on now, what remains unresolved, and where member input is most needed. - Attend if you care about alignment across the group and want to hear how other members are interpreting shared challenges, tradeoffs, or emerging questions. - This is especially relevant if you prefer thoughtful, working-session conversations over passive presentations and want your participation to shape outcomes. - You should also come if building stronger relationships with fellow members will help you collaborate more effectively on future standards work.