The International Federation of Standards Users will meet in Amsterdam this fall to discuss managing international standards and related topics.

Now in its 11th year, the IFAN conference will focus on boosting awareness of and compliance to international standards. More than 300 participants from around the world are expected to attend the event to exchange knowledge and share their experiences in the field of competition and standardization in a global context.

Speakers at the conference include representatives from Shell, Paccar, the World Trade Organization, the European Commission and the International Organization for Standardization. The official conference language is English.

The Netherlands Standardization Institute is hosting the event, which will be held Nov. 11-12. For more information, visit www.ifan2004.com.

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