Contribute to Standards
Help shape the future of webcasting by contributing to IWA standards development and best practices.
Shape Industry Standards
IWA standards define quality benchmarks, technical specifications, and best practices for professional webcasting. Contributing to standards development gives you direct influence on industry direction while building expertise and professional recognition.
How to Contribute
Join Working Groups
Participate in working groups developing and maintaining IWA standards. Groups focus on specific areas like streaming quality, accessibility, and emerging technologies.
Submit Proposals
Propose new standards or updates to existing specifications. Proposals are reviewed by relevant committees and may advance to formal development if they address identified needs.
Provide Feedback
Review draft standards during public comment periods. Your implementation experience helps ensure standards are practical and effective.
Test and Validate
Participate in interoperability testing and validation exercises. Real-world testing confirms standards work as intended across diverse implementations.
Current Priorities
Current standards development priorities include low-latency streaming specifications, next-generation codec guidance, and enhanced accessibility requirements. Contact us to learn about active initiatives.
Get Started
Standards contribution is open to IWA members. Express interest through the member portal or contact the Standards Committee directly.