OASIS initiated this international conference, which is being co-hosted by ISO, IEC, ITU-T, OASIS, UN/ECE-UN/CEFACT and UPU. The event aims to foster a better understanding of the public-private partnerships through which stakeholders collaborate to develop e-business standards. In particular, the program will identify steps forward that might significantly enhance the benefits of recent achievements and work in progress as well as address emerging new requirements. Registration for the event is by invitation only.