A future built on trust
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As the world shifts and expectations rise, trust is being tested like never before. It is no longer assumed – it must be built, proven and sustained over time. Under the theme “Building trust in a changing world”, the ISO Annual Meeting brings together the global standards community to turn shared challenges into practical, collective solutions.
The ISO Annual Meeting is where global leaders and change-makers come together to turn shared challenges into trusted results – powered by International Standards.
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Building trust in a changing world
In a world shaped by disruption, fragmentation and uncertainty, trust is the foundation of lasting global progress. It enables cooperation, unlocks innovation and supports resilient, connected societies.
Trust is built through a global system of regulations, conformity and quality assurance that brings confidence to how organizations and economies work together. At the core of this system, International Standards provide a shared, reliable foundation to:
- Protect consumers, health, safety and the environment
- Support fair trade and exports
- Increase industrial competitiveness
- Encourage innovation
- Build confidence in markets and government regulation
When expectations align, trust grows – across people, systems, markets and countries.
Explore the topics shaping the week
The ISO Annual Meeting will take place from 28 September to 2 October in Paris and is hosted by AFNOR, the French national standards organization. While the in-person programme is reserved for the standards community, the opening ceremony and selected sessions will be open to all – offering a window into the conversations shaping global progress. Full details will be shared in early July.
Three thematic tracks will drive the agenda, each exploring a different dimension of trust in a changing world.
People & planet
Impact, all voices heard and real-world value.
Trust in outcomes
Emerging tech & AI
Safety, security, accountability and confidence.
Trust in systems
Trade & development
Resilience, transparency, circular economies and product integrity.
Trust in markets
Last year in numbers
Hosted in Rwanda, the ISO Annual Meeting brought together a diverse global community of industries, governments and regions, reflecting the reach and impact of International Standards.
Discover more in our 2025 highlights.
in-person participants
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sessions and workshops
Practical information
Registered participants can access additional information through the event platform.
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Members of the ISO community and their guests can join the ISO Annual Meeting either in person or online via the event platform. To register, please ensure you have your registration code ready.
If you are not part of the ISO community but would like to attend in person in Paris, please contact AM26@iso.org with your name, profession, organization, country and reason for attending. Make sure you include all requested information to ensure your request can be reviewed.
Once you register for the ISO Annual Meeting, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to access the platform. You will then be asked to create a password the first time you log in.
If you attended last year’s event, you can use the same login credentials. If needed, click “Forgot your password” to reset it.
Your registration code was sent to you by email. If you are part of a national standards body (NSB) or were invited by ISO or AFNOR, search your inbox for “ISO Annual Meeting 2026”. If you can’t find it, please contact your ISO Regional Coordinator for assistance.
The full programme and list of sessions will be available in July. In the meantime, you can log in to the event platform to explore the programme at a glance.
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