International Code Council’s Chief Knowledge Officer Joan O’Neil Appointed Chair of SPAB 2026
This milestone underscores the International Code Council’s commitment to innovation and influence within the regulatory framework.
Joan O’Neil, Chief Knowledge Officer and Executive Vice President, Content and Services of the International Code Council (ICC), has been appointed Chair of Standards Publishing Advisory Board (SPAB) 2026 Annual Conference taking place Feb. 23-25 in Scottsdale Arizona. As a global organization comprised of Standards Development Organizations (SDOs), SPAB has been discussing matters impacting standards development, publishing and distribution for 50 years. The 2026 theme is From Standards to Systems: Building the Interoperable Future.
As Chair, O’Neil will lead strategic discussions, guide the annual conference agenda and foster partnerships that advance interoperability and digital transformation across the industry. Her expertise will influence global standards and digital transformation.
SPAB meets annually to work together on issues, including:
- Broadening engagement in standards development
- Conformity assessment
- Intellectual property protection
- Technological changes impacting publishing and standards delivery
- Evolving customer usage patterns
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About the Author
The International Code Council is a nonprofit association that provides a wide range of building safety solutions, including product evaluation, accreditation, certification, codification and training. It develops model codes and standards used worldwide to construct safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures.
