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IFAN - The Voice of Standards Users

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The IFAN Podcast shares real-world insights and experiences from standards users worldwide, providing a global platform to exchange practical experiences, lessons learned, and the real impact of standards in action.

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In this episode of Voice of Standard Users, we sit down with Francis Pernel, Director of the IEC/ ISO Single Delivery Unit (SDU). Together, we explore the SMART program - a landmark joint initiative designed to deliver international standards in digi... more

In this episode of IFAN – The Voice of Standards Users, we speak with Dr. Mike Eric Juru, CEO of Integrated Properties and Chairman of the Green Building Council of Zimbabwe, about the transformative power of international standards.

Dr. Juru shares... more

Join us on IFAN – The Voice of Standards Users as we sit down with Alex Stoichitoiu, President of IQNET.

With deep expertise spanning ISO, CEN-CENELEC, and global accreditation, Alex offers a unique insider look at the changing landscape of internat... more

Behind every medical oxygen cylinder, industrial gas system, and countless products we rely on every day are standards that help keep people safe.

In this episode of the IFAN Podcast, IFAN speaks with Laura Brumsey, Senior Vice President of the Comp... more

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Philip Metzger
IEC Secretary General and CEO
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
Episode: The Future of Trust: AI, Energy Transition, and the Power of the Standards User – A Conversation with Philip Metzger Secretary General and CEO of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
Alton Sanders
Associate Technical Fellow and Designated Expert for Standards Management at Boeing
Boeing
Episode: Mr. Alton Sanders (Boeing): The User Perspective on Safety, Standards, and Digital Transformation in Aerospace”
Laurie Locascio
President and CEO of ANSI, former Undersecretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology, NIST Director
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Episode: Standards and Innovation: Why Users Matter in a Global System. A conversation with Dr. Laurie E. Locascio, ANSI President
Matthew Sexton
Technical and Compliance Director at BMI UK Ireland, chair of BSI Industry Committee, IFAN Board member
BMI UK Ireland; BSI; IFAN
Episode: Standards in Action: Matthew Sexton of BMI UK & Ireland on Why the User Voice Matters in Construction
Muhamad Ali
Senior Standards Strategy and Policy Leader at HP
HP
Episode: Connecting Technology and Standards: A Conversation with HP’s Muhammad Ali
Sonya Bird
Vice President of International Standards at UL Standards & Engagement
UL Standards & Engagement
Episode: Bringing the User Voice to Global Standards– A Conversation with Sonya Bird, Vice President of International Standards at UL Standards & Engagement
Ruggero Lensi
Director General of UNI, the National Standards Body of Italy
UNI
Episode: Giving Standards Users a Global Voice – A Conversation with Mr. Ruggero Lensi, Director General of UNI - The National Standards Body of Italy

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Haim Oren
Host of The Voice of Standards Users (IFAN) with extensive involvement across IFAN and related standardization initiatives.
Chaim Oren
Host associated with IFAN projects and standardization discussions, often in collaboration with IFAN initiatives.

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Standards in Action: Matthew Sexton of BMI UK & Ireland on Why the User Voice Matters in Construction
Q: What advice would you give to those writing standards today on behalf of users?
Listen to people and their comments, engage with public commenters, and ensure a broad audience can influence the standard before publication to prevent future reopenings or misinterpretations.
Standards in Action: Matthew Sexton of BMI UK & Ireland on Why the User Voice Matters in Construction
Q: What is the role of input from users in shaping better standards?
Users bring practical understanding; their experiences across countries ensure terminology is interpreted correctly and translated accurately, making standards clearer and more applicable.
Standards in Action: Matthew Sexton of BMI UK & Ireland on Why the User Voice Matters in Construction
Q: Can you share a real example where a standard made a tangible difference to safety or performance?
The freeze-thaw cycles in tile testing demonstrated how critical environmental exposure is to performance, underscoring why following standards is essential for real-world reliability.
Standards in Action: Matthew Sexton of BMI UK & Ireland on Why the User Voice Matters in Construction
Q: What was the first time you realized that standards actually matter in real life, not just on paper?
Standards matter most when there is no standard and people across industries must collaborate; without guidance and structure you immediately feel the need for standards to provide direction.
Mr. Alton Sanders (Boeing): The User Perspective on Safety, Standards, and Digital Transformation in Aerospace”
Q: Can you share an example where a standard clearly improves safety or quality and perhaps where it didn't fully match operational reality?
He recounts the torque standard challenge: multiple experts couldn't agree, leading to a digital system that computes exact torque values, shifting from guesswork to precise, repeatable instructions on the shop floor.

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This show foregrounds how standards users influence global technology and industry practices, with a strong emphasis on practical application, cross-border collaboration, and inclusive participation. Episodes frequently center on how standards enable safe, interoperable systems—from aerospace and construction to AI governance and digital transformation—while highlighting the role of end users in shaping content and process. Notable angles include the shift toward digital, machine-readable standards, the push for more diverse and gender-responsive standardization, and strategies to accelerate global adoption without sacrificing safety or equity. The format tends to feature seasoned leaders from major standards bodies and industry players, of... more

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4. Matthew Sexton
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6. Sonya Bird
7. Ruggero Lensi

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