Validation Group Update May-August 2026
Recommendation

24-26 November 2026
Guideline Developments
Currently there is a complete review of ECA`s Good Practice Guide Qualification and Validation including the annexes, version 3.0. A second draft of an ECA booklet is available and will be finalised. A new booklet is available as a draft version and will be finalised. A new subgroup about Artificial Intelligence in Qualification has drafted an annex about AI used in Qualification and Validation.
Surveys
A survey about the use of Artificial Intelligence in equipment qualification has been evaluated.
Miscellaneous
An AI in Qualification and Validation course has been developed and will be offered on 17/18 November 2026 as an online course.
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