Cartagena de Indias, 9-13 September 2024

ISO Annual Meeting

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Join us in Cartagena de Indias — in person or online

The ISO Annual Meeting is the world’s premier event for the international standards community.

This year’s event is hosted by ICONTEC, the national standards body of Colombia. With the theme “Breaking boundaries”, this open-to-all event comes at a pivotal time for the world. Over the course of a week, participants will engage in meaningful discussions about the most pressing challenges facing our planet today, while also exploring collaborative standards-based solutions for the future.

Register now for the ISO Annual Meeting 2024

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If you are not yet part of the ISO community but would like to attend in person in Cartagena, please contact AM24@iso.org, including the name of your organization and country in the email.

The ISO Annual Meeting is the world’s premier event for the international standards community.

Breaking boundaries

In a fast-changing world, how do we adjust to the digital shift, while prioritizing the wellbeing of people and the planet? Solutions that stand the test of time must be accessible and inclusive, with a focus on those most impacted by today’s global issues. Only by working together can we seize opportunities on a global scale.

“Breaking boundaries” invites us to actively challenge the status quo and embrace new and diverse perspectives as the cornerstone of sustainable and transformative progress. ​

“Breaking boundaries” captures the power of ISO standards, showcasing how their adoption can drive us towards a future without limits – a future where innovation, quality and sustainability know no boundaries.  ​

We have the power to break boundaries and shape our collective future – together. ​

Resonating themes

Sessions will focus on three thematic pillars:

Sustainable and inclusive growth

Fostering equitable economic advancement ​and climate action.​

Explore how International Standards drive economic progress, a just transition and environmental action to strengthen communities and build a more inclusive and resilient global landscape.​

Responsible AI for all

Enabling AI governance, safety and trust. ​

Harness the power of AI to positively transform society while upholding human values and human rights, with standards as a foundation for its use and development.​

The future of human capital

Putting people front ​and centre.

Discover how, in the digital age, International Standards create lasting value for people, organizations and society through human-centric solutions that build a better future for all. ​

Last year, over 7 000 participants gathered online and 500 more attended in person

Hailing from over 170 countries, this global audience represented a vast range of industries, governments, geographies and backgrounds.

Watch last year’s event recap

544

in-person participants

7 225

online participants

42

sessions and workshops

107

speakers

5,5 M

total media reach

177

countries

Practical information

All registered participants have access to additional information, such as visa and accommodation details, through the event platform which is updated on a regular basis.

For general enquiries and support relating to the ISO Annual Meeting 2024, please email: AM24@iso.org.

We invite the ISO community and their guests to join us at the ISO Annual Meeting, either in person or online via our event platform. To register, make sure you have your registration code ready. 

If you are not yet part of the ISO community but would like to attend in person in Cartagena, please contact AM24@iso.org, including the name of your organization and country in the email.

The ISO Annual Meeting 2024 will be held at the Cartagena Convention Center | Hotel Las Américas Cartagena.

Upon registering for the ISO Annual Meeting, you should have received a confirmation email with a link to join the platform. You will be asked to create your password when accessing the platform for the first time.

If you attended last year’s event, you can still use the same login credentials. Click “forgot your password” if you need to reset your password. 

Your registration code was sent to you via email. If you are part of a national standards body (NSB) or were invited to the event, your code has been sent to the CEO of your NSB. To find it, search your email for “ISO Annual Meeting 2024”. You can also contact AM24@iso.org, including your full name and organization in your message.

The full programme will be released at the end of June and will be available on both the event platform and the ISO Annual Meeting landing page.

Selected sessions will be available to view online. Registration for these sessions will be announced at the end of June.

The list of session speakers will be announced from the end of June onwards.

The primary language of the programme is English. However, many sessions will offer interpretation and captions in French, Russian, Spanish, Chinese and Arabic.

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