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New Delhi is gearing up for a major global event as the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) prepares to host the 89th International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) General Meeting from September 15 to 19. This comes after India successfully hosted the event in 1960, 1997, and 2013. Around 2,000 experts from nearly 100 countries will join to shape the future of electrical, electronics, and computer technologies.
Pramod Kumar Tiwari, Director General of BIS, shared the exciting details during a press conference in the national capital. “This IEC General Meeting is a huge deal,” he said. “Experts in electrotechnical fields will discuss the standard roadmap for tomorrow’s innovations.” The theme, “Fostering a Sustainable World,” highlights how standards can drive green progress in electricity, electronics, and related tech.
The five-day event will buzz with activity, including 64 Working Group Meetings, 14 Advisory Groups, 12 Technical Subcommittees, and over 20 technical and management sessions. Professionals, policymakers, industry leaders, and even young talents from around the world will participate, boosting global networking and smart standardization.
For India’s researchers, academics, standardization pros, and startup ecosystem, it’s a golden chance to connect with global industry leaders and learn cutting-edge ideas. The meeting will leave a lasting mark on cooperation in sustainable technologies.
James Wood, IEC’s Director of Communications, added some historical flavor. “Our first president was Lord Kelvin, famous for the Kelvin scale,” he noted. The IEC leads in creating international standards for electrical and electronic equipment, along with conformity assessment frameworks to ensure they work as promised.
Wood praised India’s role, saying the country has a long history of close ties with BIS. “India is a longstanding IEC member, and BIS heads the National Committee—it’s like the IEC’s hub in India.” He thanked BIS for hosting this year, calling it a gesture of strong partnership.
AI is a hot topic at the IEC, Wood explained. “We have groups developing frameworks to guide AI growth, tackling issues like bias and ensuring ethical standards.” It’s so important that IEC plans a dedicated AI summit in South Korea this December, bringing together policymakers to harness AI through reliable standards.
On the sidelines at venues like the India International Centre (IIC), Indira Gandhi International Centre (IHC), and BIS Headquarters, attendees can dive into workshops on smart lighting, green buildings, quantum technology, smart sensing, sustainable data centers, fibre optics, and ethics in artificial intelligence. These sessions aim to build standards for a greener future.
The IEC stands as the world’s top organization for international standards in electrical, electronic, and related technologies. In India, BIS manages the National Committee, and the country currently holds the IEC Vice Presidency while serving on key governance bodies. This event underscores India’s growing influence in global standardization.
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