What to expect
The evening combines short presentations with extensive networking opportunities, giving you plenty of time to make new connections, continue conversations and engage with fellow members and BSI colleagues.
Agenda
5:00pm – 5:30pm: Registration and arrival
5:30pm – 5:40pm: Welcome and Overview of the Evening
Speaker: Nuala Finnegan, Membership Manager, BSI
5:40pm – 5:50pm: An Introduction to Management System Standards
Speaker: Sam Somerville, ISO Management Consultant and Committee Chair
5:50pm – 6:00pm: How to Get Involved with Standards Development
Speaker: Sarah Terrell, Young Professionals Engagement Manager, BSI
6:00pm – 6:10pm: Voice of the Customer
6:10pm – 6:20pm: BSI Membership Overview
Speaker: Nuala Finnegan, Membership Manager, BSI
6:20pm – 8:00pm: Networking, drinks and canapés
8:00pm – Event close
Meet the Speakers
Sam Somerville
Sam Somerville is an independent quality and management systems consultant and auditor with extensive experience in global standards development. Sam holds several leadership roles related to quality management system standards. Sam is closely involved in shaping the future direction of management system standards, including initiatives to improve how standards are developed, accessed, understood, and used, and works with organizations across sectors, with a particular focus on SMEs, to support effective, proportionate systems that add real value.
You'll have the opportunity to ask Sam your questions and gain expert insight into the latest edition of the world's leading quality management systems standard, BS EN ISO 9001:2026, which provides a structured framework for improving organizational performance, enhancing customer confidence, and supporting continual improvement.
The latest edition reflects the realities facing organizations today, with enhanced focus on culture, change, risk and opportunity. It helps organizations improve performance, build trust and confidence, and strengthen their ability to achieve intended results over time.
Sarah Terrell
Sarah Terrell is the Young Professionals Engagement Manager at BSI, where she leads the Young Professionals Programme. Sarah works with stakeholders and strategic partners to strengthen BSI's role as the UK's National Standards Body and raise awareness of standards as a pathway to both career development and positive societal impact, enabling young professionals to have a voice in shaping the world around them.
Sarah founded BSI's Young Professionals Network, which has grown into a thriving community of more than 600 early-career professionals. She brings over a decade of experience in engagement roles spanning member, community and stakeholder engagement and now champions the voices of young professionals through her work at BSI. Sarah is passionate about empowering young people to build meaningful, impactful careers.
Nuala Finnegan
Nuala Finnegan is Membership Manager at BSI, where she leads the delivery, development and marketing of BSI Subscribing Membership. The scheme supports more than 11,000 organizations that use standards, helping members access expert research, practical updates on the world of standards, newsletters, and valuable discounts on standards and subscriptions.
Nuala brings broad membership experience from across professional bodies, education and youth organizations. In her role at BSI, she focuses on helping organizations get greater value from standards by connecting them with the insight, support and services they need.
Why Attend?
This event is about bringing the BSI Membership community together. Whether you're looking to expand your professional network, exchange ideas with peers, or simply spend time with others who share an interest in standards, you'll have plenty of opportunities to make valuable connections throughout the evening.
By attending, you'll be able to:
- Connect with fellow BSI Members from a wide range of sectors and organizations.
- Meet BSI colleagues and standards experts in an informal, welcoming setting.
- Visit The Acre and experience BSI's headquarters in the heart of Covent Garden.
- Share experiences, challenges and best practice with peers.
- Learn more about the Year of the Management System Standard and key developments in the management systems landscape.
- Discover opportunities to get involved in standards development and committees.
With dedicated networking time built into the agenda, you'll have the chance to continue conversations over drinks and canapés, ask questions directly to BSI experts, and hear first-hand how other organizations are using standards to support their goals.
Who Can Attend?
This event is exclusive to BSI Members and is open to individuals from all member organizations, regardless of sector, size or level of standards experience.
Whether you're new to standards, responsible for standards implementation, or simply looking to connect with other professionals and learn from the wider community, you'll be welcome to join us.
Sustainability
At BSI, we are fully committed to delivering sustainable events by aligning with the principles of the ISO 20121:2024 Event Sustainability Management Systems Standard.
By collaborating closely with our key suppliers and stakeholders, we’re ensuring that sustainability is woven into every aspect of the value chain, recognizing that sustainability spans economic, social and environmental factors.
Our aim is to continuously improve our practices and encourage all participants to contribute to these sustainability goals. Please help by minimizing single-use plastics and reducing printed materials. Learn more about BSI's Sustainability Code.
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 at conferences@bsigroup.com.
