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.
![Mickael Gaborit](https://blockstand.eu/blockstand/uploads/2024/04/Mickael-Gaborit.png)
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.
![Julien Bringer – 2](https://blockstand.eu/blockstand/uploads/2024/04/Julien-Bringer-2.png)
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.
![Maria Luisa Marsal Llacuna](https://blockstand.eu/blockstand/uploads/2024/04/Maria-Luisa-Marsal-Llacuna.png)
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.
![Steffen Schwalm](https://blockstand.eu/blockstand/uploads/2024/04/Steffen-Schwalm.png)
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.
![Robin Renwick](https://blockstand.eu/blockstand/uploads/2024/04/Robin-Renwick.png)
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.