ISO 9001:2026: What Manufacturers Need to Know (Webinar)

Preparing for the transition from ISO 9001:2015

ISO 9001 is being updated from the 2015 version to the upcoming 2026 standard, and manufacturers will need to understand what this transition may mean for their quality management systems. While the transition will not happen overnight, there is a timeline companies should be aware of so they can plan strategically over the next three years.

This lunch and learn is designed to help manufacturers better understand the upcoming ISO 9001:2026 transition, what changes may mean for their organization, and how to begin preparing without creating unnecessary complexity.

MANTEC will be joined by Chad Yiengst, Managing Director at Ledge Inc., for a practical discussion on ISO 9001:2026, including what manufacturers should be watching for, how the transition may impact documentation, audits, leadership responsibilities, risk-based thinking, and continuous improvement efforts.

Attendees may join virtually through Teams or attend in person at MANTEC. In-person attendees are welcome to bring their lunch, as lunch will not be provided.

What You’ll Learn

• What manufacturers should know about the transition from ISO 9001:2015 to ISO 9001:2026
• Why the transition timeline matters and how companies can prepare over the next three years
• Areas of your quality management system that may be impacted
• How the update may affect documentation, internal audits, management review, and audit readiness
• What leadership, quality, and operations teams should begin thinking about now
• How to approach the transition strategically without overcomplicating your system
• Common mistakes or delays to avoid during the transition process

Who Should Attend

This learning session is ideal for:

• Quality managers and quality professionals
• Operations leaders
• Plant managers
• Manufacturing executives and leadership teams
• Internal auditors
• Continuous improvement leaders
• Employees involved in maintaining or supporting an ISO 9001 quality management system
• Manufacturers currently certified to ISO 9001:2015 or considering certification in the future

About ISO 9001

ISO 9001 is an internationally recognized quality management standard used by organizations to improve consistency, strengthen processes, manage risk, and meet customer and regulatory requirements.

For manufacturers, ISO 9001 often plays an important role in customer expectations, supplier requirements, internal quality systems, corrective actions, audits, and continuous improvement. As the standard moves from ISO 9001:2015 to ISO 9001:2026, companies will need to understand what is changing and how to prepare for a successful transition.

Featured Presenter

Chad Yiengst

Managing Director, Ledge Inc.

Chad Yiengst is a Managing Director at Ledge Inc. and a U.S. representative to ISO Technical Advisory Group 176, which supports the development of ISO 9001 and related quality management standards. He has more than 12 years of experience helping manufacturers implement, improve, and audit management systems, including ISO 9001, AS9100, and IATF 16949.

This experience builds on an additional 10 years in manufacturing quality and operations leadership roles. Chad is an ASQ Certified Quality Auditor, a published author, and an experienced speaker on quality, leadership, and the practical application of management systems.

Why Attend

Manufacturers do not need to wait until the last minute to begin thinking about ISO 9001:2026. Understanding the transition timeline, potential areas of impact, and practical preparation steps can help companies avoid unnecessary stress, reduce confusion, and make more strategic updates to their quality management system.

This session will help attendees leave with a clearer understanding of what to watch for, what to begin preparing, and how to approach the transition in a way that supports their business, customers, and audit readiness.