About this event

BSI Spring Standards Conference and Awards 2024, celebrating the Impact of Standards

Join us for a day of celebration as we explore the impact of standards and standards-making, with fascinating discussions from a range of speakers, as well as the annual Standards Awards.

What to expect

The day will feature insights from our keynote speaker, as well as interesting panel discussions considering the impact of standards on our lives.

The Knowledge Marketplace will feature exhibitors from both within BSI and from different stakeholder organizations.


We will also be holding the annual Standards Awards Ceremony, in which standards-makers and BSI customers will be recognised for their unwavering commitment to the production and implementation of standards. Find out more.


The BSI AGM will also be held on the day, for more information, click here.

Who should attend?

Standards cover an incredibly wide range of professions and industries, from AI development to whiskey production! As such, we encourage anyone with an interest and / or involvement in standards to attend.

Please do share this event with anyone in your professional or personal network who you think might be interested.

Download the agenda

FAQs


How can I contact the organiser?

Please contact standardsmakers@bsigroup.com with any questions about this event.


Can I register for a colleague / on behalf of someone else?
Yes, but you must include their name(s) and e-mail address(es) on the registration form. Multiple bookings with the same name and e-mail address will be seen as duplicates and deleted to allow space for others to book.


Accessibility
We aim to ensure that people have equal access to our events. If there are adjustments you need to enable you to participate in the event, please let us know on the registration form so that arrangements, where possible, can be made. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact us using the e-mail address above.


Public transport
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Speakers

Abi
Lesebikan
Diversity and Equality Officer, Welsh Parliament. 
 
She works tirelessly to take forward the organisations Diversity, Inclusion strategy and workstreams.
Peter
McAllister
Executive Director Ethical Trading Initiative.
 
In more than 10 years Peter has ensured that ETI remains at the forefront of thinking and action in supporting effective business solutions in global supply chains.
Emma
Merritt
Customer and Communities Lead, Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks.
 
Her work focuses on supporting customers in vulnerable situations, including those on the Priority Service Register and in Fuel Poverty.
Mims
Davies
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Work and Pensions
 
She was previously Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Home Office between 20 September 2022 and 27 October 2022, and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Employment at the Department for Work and Pensions between 26 July 2019 and 6 July 2022.
Lee
Turtle
Director of PAT-iT Ltd
 
Specializing in safety testing and inspection including PAT testing, Fire Equipment servicing & Emergency Lighting. His knowledge and membership with British Standards have secured contracts with city councils and housing associations. He aspires to expand and make PAT-iT Ltd a trusted UK brand.
Ian
Weller
Chief Events Officer - UK Government Major Events Unit
 
Ian has extensive experience of complex programme management, event management, carbon management and sustainability. He has delivered across a range of high profile UK major events including COP26, G7 Summit, Platinum Jubilee, Commonwealth Games, Queen Elizabeth’s State Funeral and the King's Coronation.