Lunch & Learn: ISO 9001:2026 Updates
An Overview of the Upcoming ISO 9001 Revision
ISO 9001 is the world’s most widely used Quality Management System standard, and the next revision is currently in development. Staying informed about these updates helps organizations understand how quality standards continue to evolve alongside modern manufacturing, technology, and business practices.
This Lunch & Learn provides a high-level overview of the changes included in the Final Draft International Standard for ISO 9001:2026. Participants will gain insight into the intent behind the revisions and how the updated standard reflects emerging priorities in quality management.
This session is designed to help manufacturers and quality professionals stay informed about the upcoming revision and understand the broader direction of the ISO 9001 standard.
What You’ll Learn
Participants will gain an understanding of:
• The purpose and development process behind ISO standard revisions
• Key themes and structural updates included in the Final Draft International Standard
• How the evolving standard reflects modern quality management practices
• What organizations should be aware of as the new revision approaches
This session focuses on awareness and understanding of the upcoming standard changes.
Who Should Attend
• General Managers
• Department Managers
• Quality Managers
• QMS Engineers
• Supervisory Personnel
About the Trainer
Ken Hayes, Project Manager – Environmental Health & Safety, Quality
Ken Hayes joined Polaris MEP after several decades in RI manufacturing and over a decade of enlisted service in the US Navy. As a Certified Safety Professional, he leads an expanded suite of Environmental Health and Safety solutions.
In industry he has experience in multiple roles including Production Manager; Product Manager; Customer Service Manager; Quality Engineer and Quality Manager; Environmental, Health & Safety Engineer and Manager; Continuous Improvement Manager. He has expertise in data and root cause analysis plus management systems development. Ken’s career has included time with ENNOVI (formerly Interplex) and leading RI Manufacturers Toray Plastics, Ira Green and Teknor Apex.
Ken has a Bachelor of Science degree from Roger Williams University, is a Certified Quality Engineer and QMS Lead Auditor, and served on the leadership team of Rhode Island ASQ for over a decade. Living in Bristol gives him great opportunity to enjoy building, maintaining, and sailing classic plastic and wooden boats.