THEMATIC
SESSION ON INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
FOR CRITICAL AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
11 November 2025, 10:00-13:00
Moderator's Report[1]
At the Tenth Triennial Review, Members
agreed to continue to hold thematic sessions in conjunction with the TBT
Committee's regular meetings from 2025 to 2027 to further deepen the exchange
of experiences on specific topics. On this basis, the Committee agreed to hold
a thematic session on International Standards for Critical and Emerging
Technologies (CETs), such as (i) Artificial Intelligence and Machine
Learning, building on recent TBT Committee thematic sessions on intangible
digital products and cybersecurity of software-enabled and/or network connected
goods, and (ii) semiconductors and microelectronics, and (iii) GPS,
positioning, navigation and timing services standards, and how they may be
referenced in technical regulations or conformity assessment procedures.[2]
Information about the speakers and related materials is
available on the WTO website.[3]
[1] Dr. Jongwon Kwon (Republic of
Korea). This Report is provided on the Moderator's own responsibility.