Workshop: ISO 9001:2026 QMS Impacts
Translating the Upcoming Standard Changes Into Your Quality Management System
As the ISO 9001:2026 revision approaches, organizations will need to begin evaluating how the changes in the Final Draft International Standard may affect their Quality Management Systems.
This workshop moves beyond awareness and into practical application. Participants will explore how the upcoming updates may influence key components of their QMS, including the Quality Manual and supporting documentation that guide daily operations, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Through guided discussion and practical examples, this session will help quality leaders begin thinking through how the evolving standard may translate into real adjustments within their existing systems.
What You’ll Learn
Participants will explore:
• How the ISO 9001:2026 updates may translate into Quality Management System documentation
• Considerations for reviewing and updating the Quality Manual
• Where existing QMS documentation may need to evolve as the new revision approaches
• Practical insights for preparing quality systems ahead of the finalized standard
This session is designed to help organizations begin bridging the gap between the updated standard and real-world implementation.
Who Should Attend
• General Managers
• Quality Managers
• QMS Engineers
• Anyone responsible for maintaining or managing ISO 9001 quality systems
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.