ISO 9001:2026 – Quality Management Systems requirements

Australian Industry Group invites you to attend a special briefing and panel discussion about the revised ISO 9001:2026.

This is the most significant update to the world's leading quality management standard in almost a decade. ISO 9001 remains the global benchmark for quality management, helping organisations improve performance, strengthen customer trust, navigate uncertainty and create a foundation for sustainable growth. The 2026 edition builds on this strong foundation while refining how the standard is understood and applied.

About the session

Our speakers (see below) will provide practical insights into:

• The key changes introduced in ISO 9001:2026
• Stronger emphasis on quality culture, values and ethical behaviour
• Clearer separation of risks and opportunities to support more balanced decision-making
• Enhanced leadership expectations and organisational accountability
• Change management considerations and readiness planning
• Integration of revised requirements into business processes as with other ISO management system standards
• The new Annex A, which clarifies terminology and the intent of requirements to improve usability and reduce ambiguity
• Implications for certified organisations and those currently implementing ISO 9001 or an integrated management system
• Practical transition and preparation considerations for quality professionals, process owners, internal auditors, operational teams and senior leaders.

Why attend

Whether your organisation is certified to ISO 9001, currently implementing a quality management system, or simply interested in the future direction of quality management, this session will provide valuable insights into what is changing and how to prepare.

Presenters

Chantelle Hamilton
General Manager – Global Quality & Business Process
BRG Group

Paul Trepte
Senior Adviser – WHS Consulting Services
Australian Industry Group

Michael McLean
Managing Director, McLean Management Consultants

Host: James Thomson
National Manager – Technology, Standards and Regulation
Australian Industry Group