Are you ready for the next edition of the BS ISO 26262 series?

In this free webinar, you’ll hear from international functional safety experts as they explore the current status of the BS ISO 26262 series of standards and the fundamental updates being developed for its third edition.

You’ll gain a clearer view of what’s being considered, why the revision matters and how you can start preparing your organization before publication.

If you work in automotive product development, component supply, testing, training, automated vehicle technology, regulation, insurance, law, academia, research, data, repair, maintenance, or inspection, this session will help you understand the changes ahead.

Webinar details:

  • Date: Wednesday 4th November 2026
  • Time: 10:30-12:00 (GMT)
  • Format: Online

What will this webinar cover?

  • How the BS ISO 26262 series supports functional safety for electrical and electronic systems in road vehicles.
  • Why the 2018 edition is being revised and where the ISO process currently stands.
  • The role of Automotive Safety Integrity Levels in managing safety-related risk.
  • Proposed updates linked to safety governance, use of other technologies, and software reuse.
  • How the third edition may align with related standards, including BS ISO/SAE 21434 and BS ISO 21448.
  • The opportunity to submit questions in advance and hear expert responses live.

Event timings:

  • Welcome and introduction to the ISO revision process: 
    • Speaker: Alex Price, Lead Standards Development Manager, BSI
  • Functional safety as a concept: 
    • Speaker: Dr David Ward, Global Head of Functional Safety, HORIBA MIRA.
  • Panel discussion on the third edition
    • All speakers.
  • Q&A with pre-submitted audience questions
  • Summary and close
    • Speaker: Dr David Ward, Global Head of Functional Safety, HORIBA MIRA.

Your opportunity to get prepared before publication

The third edition of this globally significant standard series is still being developed, but the direction of change is already important. The revision is expected to address areas including software reuse, competence management, safety concepts, and alignment with related automotive standards.

Join this webinar to understand what’s being discussed, ask your questions, and prepare your organization with greater confidence.

Complete the form to register for your free place today

Speakers

Dr David Ward

Dr David Ward is a recognized leader in the field of automotive functional safety, reliability and embedded systems. With over 35 years’ experience, he drives strategy, standards, consultancy and technical excellence in safety-related systems at HORIBA MIRA.
In his capacity as Global Head of Functional Safety, David oversees independent safety assessments, training and consultancy aligned to ISO 26262 and related standards. He is also the UK Principal Technical Expert on the ISO 26262 committee, and contributes to work across cybersecurity, SOTIF (Safety Of The Intended Function), and intelligent and connected vehicle systems. 

Among his external roles, David was appointed Visiting Professor in Functional Safety at Coventry University – a recognition of his deep technical influence and his commitment to developing future engineers. 

David’s research and published works include contributions to safety case development, hazard analysis, and system-level architecture for automotive systems. 

Dave Banham

David Banham is a professional systems and software engineer specialising in dependable systems and especially those where functional safety is a direct concern and considers the role of quality and, in particular, functional safety standards essential in achieving the desired outcomes. Specifically, he has worked on functional safety projects conforming to ISO 26262:2018, IEC 61508:2010, EN 50128:2020 (now EN 50716:2023) amongst others.  He is a long-standing contributor to the MISRA C project and since 2020 has contributed to both the ISO working groups for the C Programming Language (ISO 9899) and Road Vehicle Functional Safety (ISO 26262 and ISO PAS 8926). He is also active with the UK’s Safety Critical Systems Club and a number of their working groups including Data Safety and Assurance Cases. His most recent employment role was that of a distinguished function safety manager at BlackBerry QNX. He is now taking a career break, although remains fully engaged with the standards development work. He is a member of the IET and a Chartered Engineer.
 

Ireri Ibarra

Dr. Ireri Ibarra is a global engineering leader passionate about making technology safer, more secure, and more reliable. With experience spanning the automotive, defence, and advanced technology sectors, she has built and led international teams focused on functional safety, cybersecurity, systems engineering, and product assurance. Currently serving as Global Head of Engineering Product Assurance at Dana, she drives global strategies that support engineering excellence and the delivery of high-assurance products. 

Beyond her technical leadership, Ireri is committed to developing people, fostering multicultural collaboration, and helping organizations navigate complex technological challenges. An active contributor to international standards committees, published author, and conference speaker, she is dedicated to advancing industry best practices while supporting the next generation of engineering professionals.

Edith Holland

Edith Holland is Vehicle System Safety Lead Auditor at the Vehicle Certification Agency, responsible for SMS audits and Safety case assessments that are becoming a requirement for type approval of automated driving systems.

Previously Edith worked as a System Safety consultant for HORIBA MIRA and as Functional Safety engineer for JLR and contributed to the development of ISO 26262 and ISO 21448 as one of the UK experts on the working group.

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Alex Price

Alex Price is a Lead Standards Development Manager at BSI, with more than 25 years of experience in standards development, programme management, and stakeholder engagement across complex technical sectors. He has experience managing national and international standardization activities, bringing together industry, government, academia, and trade associations to develop consensus-based standards that support innovation, safety, and market access. 

Alex regularly works with automotive manufacturers, suppliers, regulators, and technical experts to facilitate standards development and promote the adoption of standards.  His experience provides a unique perspective on the interaction between industry needs, regulatory developments, and international standards, particularly in the areas of vehicle safety, automation, electrification, and emerging mobility technologies.  He serves as the Committee Manager for AUE/32/1, the UK committee responsible for the development of standards relating to road vehicle functional safety, including the UK participation in ISO 26262 Functional Safety and ISO 21448 Safety of the Intended Functionality (SOTIF). 
 


 
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