Our Mission
Open Standards and Technology for the Public Good
Who We Are
OSTERA is a nonprofit member-driven global standards and technology association headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. We were created to advance standards and technologies to enable a modern world for the public good. We strive to modernize the process of developing and maintaining technology standards by empowering individuals, companies, and communities to create at the speed of innovation.
Our Values
Openness
Transparent and inclusive processes open to all participants.
Agility
Rapid response to technological and market changes.
Integrity
Standards developed for the public good, not private gain.
Collaboration
Diverse global participation across sectors and regions.
Stewardship
Responsible, sustainable development of shared technologies.
Our Structure
Work at OSTERA is organized into:
Working Groups
Focused teams producing technical deliverables.
Centers of Excellence
Clusters of related Working Groups in key technology domains.
Governance
Promoter and Supporter level members guide the overall direction and approve standards.