Free live webinar · Wednesday 28 October 2026 · [TIME SAST - TO CONFIRM]

ISO 9001:2026 in 60 Minutes: What Changed and What to Do Next

The 2026 edition puts quality culture, ethics and accountability on top management's desk. Get the plain-English briefing and DQS's 14-step transition plan from the CEO of DQS Africa.

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Suggested script: “Hi, I'm Francois from DQS Africa. ISO 9001:2026 changes who's accountable for quality. On 28 October I'll show you exactly what changed and the 14 steps to transition. It takes 60 minutes. Save your seat below.”

Stay for live Q&A. Bring your questions.

On 30 September, attendees asked how to audit ethical behaviour, what happens to internal audits, and how to keep knowledge when staff leave. Bring yours.

This is for you if you're:

A CEO, MD or member of top management

at an ISO 9001-certified organisation. Many of the new requirements now land on you.

A quality manager, QMS coordinator or SHEQ lead

who will run the transition.

An internal auditor

who needs to know what evidence to look for under the 2026 edition.

A consultant or business owner

working towards ISO 9001.

This isn't for you if you're looking for a clause-by-clause reading of the standard. This is a briefing on what changed and what to do about it.

In 60 minutes you'll discover:

The 5 big shifts in ISO 9001:2026: quality culture and ethics, risks vs opportunities, change that's proven to work, climate in context, and knowledge and continuity.
Why the CEO, not just the quality manager, now owns more of the outcome, and the leadership duties auditors will test.
What changes in your management review and internal audits.
DQS's 14-step transition plan, with who owns each step.
How long your ISO 9001:2015 certificate stays valid, and why starting early costs less. [TRANSITION DEADLINE - VERIFY WITH DQS/IAF]

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Your presenter

Francois Labuschagne, CEO, DQS Africa

Francois leads DQS Africa, part of the DQS group of certification bodies. On 30 September 2026 he presented DQS's first ISO 9001:2026 briefing, which covered the changes, top management's new duties and DQS's 14-step transition programme. [FRANCOIS BIO DETAILS - TO ADD]

Hosted by Sophy Raselabi, DQS Africa.

When: Wednesday 28 October 2026 · [TIME SAST - TO CONFIRM] SAST · Online via [PLATFORM - TO CONFIRM] · 60 minutes including Q&A

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FAQ

Is it free?

Yes.

I attended on 30 September. Is this the same?

Same standard, new format. It's shorter and built around what to do next. It's ideal for colleagues who missed it, or if you're now planning your transition.

Will there be a recording?

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When must we transition?

On 30 September, DQS stated that certificates to ISO 9001:2015 remain valid until 30 September 2029 [TRANSITION DEADLINE - VERIFY WITH DQS/IAF]. Your audit timing depends on your certification cycle, and Francois will explain how to plan around it.

Do I need to buy the standard first?

No. If you need the standard itself, it's sold by ISO or the SABS, not DQS.

Is anything for sale?

At the end, Francois will introduce [PRODUCT NAME - TO VERIFY] from DQS Academy. There's no obligation.

CPD / attendance certificate?

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Questions?

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