Abstract
This panel discussion brought together experts from academia and government to engage in a multifaceted discussion on the current status and challenges of international standardization activities, as well as strategies for cultivating the next generation of human resources. While the need to strengthen collaboration between academia and standardization was widely acknowledged, key issues such as academic performance evaluation systems, sustainable human resource development, and academic society governance were highlighted. In particular, the importance of demonstrating the synergy between research and standardization efforts, and the necessity of developing frameworks for recognition and evaluation, were emphasized. Moving forward, building trans-disciplinary platforms and establishing sustainable mechanisms through industry-academia-government collaboration will be essential. This discussion serves as a significant step toward positioning the TRAFST as a strategic hub for human resource development and policy proposals in international standardization.
