ISO Excellence Awards for ISO TC314 experts
ISO/TC 314 is pleased to announce that Mr. Fei HOU, Mrs. Lili CAO, and Ms. Qi WANG have been honored with the ISO Excellence Award for their significant contributions to the development of ISO 25556:2025.
This award recognizes their effective approach in integrating the perspectives of ageing populations into the standardization process. By embedding community feedback, they helped bridge gaps between technological innovation, equitable access, and practical needs. Their work contributes to ensuring digital progress addresses dignity, accessibility, and intergenerational considerations, providing valuable guidance for inclusive futures.
Individual Spotlights:
Mr. Fei HOU
Project Leader of ISO 25556 & ISO/TC 314/WG 6 ‘Digital inclusive’ Convenor (2024~now)
Mrs. Lili CAO
ISO/TC 314/WG 6 ‘Digital inclusive’ Convenor (2022~2024)
Ms. Qi WANG
ISO/TC 314/WG 6 ‘Digital inclusive’ Support team
Why This Matters:
In an era of rapid digitalization, ISO 25556:2025 redefines inclusivity by ensuring technology adapts to human diversity. This award underscores ISO’s commitment to standards that champion social equity – where innovation serves humanity, and no community is left behind.
Acknowledging Broader Collaboration:
While the ISO Excellence Award recognizes specific outstanding contributions, the successful development of ISO 25556:2025 was fundamentally a collaborative effort. Due to the limited nature of the award, we wish to express our sincere appreciation to the entire cross-disciplinary expert team from ISO member bodies. Their collective expertise and dedication were indispensable to this achievement.