The Croatian Standards Institute (HZN) marked World Standards Day on 14 October by holding the sixth session of its Technical Council, bringing together HZN members, Governing Board representatives and staff. Participants included Mr Goran Romek, State Secretary at the Ministry of Economy and President of HZN’s Governing Board.
HZN Director General Ana Marija Boljanović presented the Institute’s half-year report, highlighting key achievements and activities in European and international standardization, including digitalization, artificial intelligence and developments in the European Standardization System.
Discussions focused on the future of European standardization, international cooperation and the role of standards in supporting innovation, safety and competitiveness. Key areas include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, the energy transition and the circular economy.
The event also featured video messages from Cinzia Missiroli, Acting Director General of CEN and CENELEC; Philippe Metzger, IEC Secretary-General and CEO; Seizo Onoe, Director of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau; and Sergio Mujica, ISO Secretary-General. Their messages highlighted the importance of international cooperation and standards in addressing technological, economic and societal challenges.
World Standards Day, celebrated annually on 14 October, recognizes the contribution of experts worldwide who work together to develop international standards that support a safer, more innovative and sustainable future.
HZN at the 18th Electrical Engineering Days in Poreč
Another notable event in October was the 18th Electrical Engineering Days, organized by the Croatian Chamber of Electrical Engineers (HKIE). It took place in Poreč from 14 to 17 October 2026, bringing together professionals to discuss key developments in electrical engineering.
The programme focused on artificial intelligence, digitalization, the energy transition, smart grids, battery energy storage and a new energy infrastructure, alongside innovative technological solutions presented by industry representatives.
The Croatian Standards Institute and HKIE have a long-standing partnership, as HKIE has been an HZN member for a long time. For 12 years, HKIE has provided its members with access to the Croatian Standards Repository, supporting their everyday professional work.
HZN Director General Ana Marija Boljanović attended the event as a special guest of HKIE, alongside Dragica Rapo Hercigonja, Head of HZN’s Sales and Marketing Department.
The event was held under the high patronage of the President of the Republic of Croatia, Zoran Milanović, and with the support of relevant ministries, academic institutions, Istria County and the City of Poreč.
