BlockStand is directly supporting the increased participation of European experts in Blockchain and DLT (Distributed Ledger Technologies) standardisation activities.

Building upon their efforts, the project is promoting the European leadership in global blockchain standardisation, ensuring that internationally used blockchain standards reflect European values and needs.

In this page, you can browse through the appointed standardisation experts, explore their profiles and learn more about their valuable contributions to the blockchain and DLT standardisation.

For more information on how to become a BlockStand expert and submitting your proposal for paid activities, please consult the dedicated page.

Mickaël Gaborit

Partner at Blooo, Mickael specializes in digital solutions including identity, blockchain, and cybersecurity. Mickaël is contributing to Afnor, CEN, ISO, eIDAS working groups within these areas. Collaborating with regulatory bodies and security experts, he compiles a comprehensive set of standards for digital identity (EU Digital Identity Wallet, EBSI, Verifiable Credentials, e-signature protocols, secure elements) to support the digitization of identification and authentication means, and enhance security, privacy, and user convenience across the EU.

  • CEN-CLC/JTC 19 ‘Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies’
  • ISO/TC 307/WG1 + WG2 + WG3 + JW4 (linked to ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27) + WG5 + WG6 + WG7
  • AFNOR : 2 working groups (Cartes & Systèmes + Blockchain), Wallet
  • CEN/TC224/WG20
  • ISO/IECJTC1/SC17/AG3
  • eIDAS Expert Group
  • Alliance pour la Confiance Numérique (GT2 Cybersecurity)

Julien Bringer

Expert in cybersecurity and cryptography with 20 years of experience in the security business, and an entrepreneur in the blockchain and identity space. Standardization expert in cybersecurity, privacy, identity, biometrics, authentication, and blockchain for over 10 years. Co-convenor of ISO/TC 307/JWG 4, leading the development of standards in Blockchain and DLT, and connecting these standards to the existing landscape of security, privacy, and identity standards to support EU and international initiatives.

  • ISO/TC 307, ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27
  • CEN/CENELEC JTC 19
  • ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 42, ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 17 and ISO/TC 68/SC 2

Maria Luisa Marsal Llacuna

Dr. Lluïsa Marsal, an architect and blockchain specialist, is developing a proposal to standardize self-sovereign identity in virtual worlds using blockchain. With a focus on democratizing access to blockchain technology, she aims to bridge urban planning with emerging digital environments.

  • CEN-CLC/JTC 19 ‘Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies’
  • ISO/TC 307 on Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies
  • ISO/IEC Joint SEG 15 Metaverse
  • ISO/TC 268 Sustainable cities and communities

Steffen Schwalm

Steffen Schwalm supports since 15 years clients in high-regulated industries on digital identity and trust. He also shapes decentralized ecosystems in Europe using DLT. Actively involved in international blockchain standardization, he’s currently working on sustainable standards for security and trust in DLT, addressing challenges such as eIDAS 2.0.

  • ETSI ESI ISO Tc 307 CEN JTC 19
  • ISO CD TR 24332
  • ISO 23257
  • ISO 22739
  • ETSI TS 119 511/512
  • RFC 5280
  • RFC 6960
  • ETSI EN 319 421
  • ETSI EN 319 411/412
  • DIN TS 31648

Robin Renwick

Robin Renwick, with a background in networks and sustainability, leads initiatives to improve privacy and environmental sustainability in DLT systems. Actively participating in ISO and CEN, they’re keen to support wider market adoption of DLT, especially in relation to European Digital Identity and the Digital Euro.

  • ISO/TC 307/JWG 4 “Joint ISO/TC 307 ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 27 WG: Security, privacy and identity for Blockchain and DLT”
  • CEN/CLC/JTC 19 “Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies”