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The first ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Technical Committee on Events (TC 354) has been approved, promising to bring greater standardisation to the global events industry.
Among the 17 participating members in the Technical Committee are five APAC countries, namely Australia, China, India, South Korea and Uzbekistan.
The Technical Committee is championed by UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, and managed by AFNOR, Association Française de Normalisation.
Its scope spans event formats and purposes, from academic conferences and business exhibitions to sporting competitions and live entertainment. Its work will establish standards for event management, addressing key areas such as terminology, metrics, crisis management, safety and security, technology and accessibility.
In addition, the TC will feature a sub-committee on Sustainability in Event Management, building on the legacy of PC 250, which developed ISO 20121 on event sustainability management systems.
UFI stated that TC 354 marks a significant step in recognising the events industry as a key global sector and establishing harmonised international standards that will benefit the entire event ecosystem, including host destinations, organisers, venues, service providers, and participants.
Hugh Jones, UFI president, said: "This is a landmark moment for our industry. For the first time, we have a dedicated ISO committee to define and align global standards for events. TC 354 recognises the vital role our sector plays worldwide, not only as a driver of economies and industries, but also of knowledge and professionalism. I encourage our colleagues and partners worldwide to support this initiative to ensure our collective expertise shapes the standards that will define the future of our events and our industry.”