Reflecting on a high-impact week in Paris, the active presence of the International Federation of Standards Users (IFAN) at both global and national levels reaffirmed the organization's continued commitment to advancing international cooperation and standardization excellence.
Kicking Off at the ISO Annual Meeting
IFAN began the week participating in the ISO Annual Meeting in Paris. Throughout the opening days, delegates engaged in dynamic discussions, panels, and presentations focusing on the hottest topics and emerging trends shaping the future of global standardization. These sessions provided a vital platform to align international cooperation, address industry challenges, and share best practices across sectors.
The 53rd IFAN Members' Assembly Hosted by AFNOR
Following the ISO meetings, the momentum continued in Paris as IFAN convened its 53rd Members' Assembly, hosted by AFNOR at their headquarters.
The assembly featured a comprehensive and forward-looking agenda:
- Keynote Address: Delegates welcomed Chaim Oren, high-performance Global Wellbeing Strategist and IFAN Podcaster, who delivered an inspiring presentation on "Building Trust in a Changing World: The Human Factor Behind System Resilience."
- Elections and Strategic Governance: Alongside key leadership elections, members reviewed strategic priorities for the upcoming year.
- Working Group & National Progress Reports: The assembly evaluated detailed updates from IFAN’s technical working groups, regional networks (including the European and Asia-Pacific groups), and national member activities.
As standards users continue to navigate a rapidly evolving technological and regulatory landscape, IFAN’s week in Paris demonstrated the enduring strength of its global community.
