UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has championed a new ISO Technical Committee (TC 354), a significant step toward creating international standards for all event formats.
Managed by AFNOR (Association Française de Normalisation), the new committee will help the global events industry achieve a new level of professionalism and unified standards.
The committee’s scope covers everything from business exhibitions and academic conferences to sporting competitions and live entertainment. It will develop standards for event management, addressing key areas like terminology, metrics, safety, technology, and accessibility. A dedicated sub-committee will also focus on sustainability in event management.
With 17 countries already participating, TC 354 is a major step in acknowledging the events industry’s role as a key global sector. The harmonised standards are expected to benefit the entire ecosystem, including host destinations, organizers, venues, and participants.
“This is a landmark moment for our industry,” said Hugh Jones, president of UFI. “For the first time, we have a dedicated ISO committee to define and align global standards for events. TC 354 recognizes the vital role our sector plays worldwide, not only as a driver of economies and industries, but also of knowledge and professionalism.”
