Episode 2: Roadmap to ISO/IEC 42001 Certification

In the second episode of Risk Associates’ exclusive series, Roadmap to ISO/IEC 42001 Certification, we continued exploring the new international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS). The session, moderated by Syed Zahran and joined by Waqas Haseeb, AI management systems expert, delved into the practical roadmap for ISO/IEC 42001 certification tailored for AI-driven organisations. The discussion explored key steps, challenges, and best practices for organisations looking to align their AI processes with this emerging standard.

The conversation in the latest episode of Risk Associates’ podcast series shifts from high-level concepts to practical execution. As organisations prepare for ISO/IEC 42001 certification, preparation, documentation, best practices, and structured implementation emerge as central priorities. These elements form the baseline for achieving maturity, demonstrating accountability, and building trusted AI operations.

Join Session Moderator Syed Zahran and AI governance expert Waqas Haseeb as they unpack how organisations can begin their certification journey with clarity, structure, and cross-functional alignment. The dialogue examines how documentation fosters transparency, why ownership is crucial, and how ISO/IEC 42001 facilitates team unity across the AI lifecycle.

You’ll learn:

• Where the certification journey begins, and how defining objectives shapes your roadmap
• Why documentation, including lifecycle policies and transparency measures, strengthens accountability
• How embedding governance into daily workflows supports maturity and reduces implementation challenges

ISO/IEC 42001 is maturing rapidly, and readiness matters more than ever. Strengthening your governance today builds resilience for tomorrow.