In his talk “When Regulation Lags Behind Practice,” Sven Drangeid takes the audience on a journey through roughly 30 years of rope‑access projects from zitras’ company history. Using selected examples, he illustrates how practical solutions often emerge first, with formal regulations catching up later. It’s a behind‑the‑scenes look at an industry where innovation sometimes moves faster than the rulebooks — delivered with a wink and a collection of remarkable real‑world stories.