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17/06/2026

IEC President Jim Matthews and IEC General Secretary & CEO Philippe Metzger attended the IEC–KATS Stakeholders Dialogue in Seoul this week, where IEC leaders and stakeholders from the Republic of Korea came together to discuss how standards and conformity assessment can keep pace with a rapidly changing technology landscape.

The conversation highlighted the nation's strong technical expertise and leadership across emerging technologies, while exploring shared challenges facing industry, regulators and standards organizations worldwide.

A key focus was the role of AI as an enabler for both standardization and conformity assessment, and the opportunities it creates for more efficient, responsive, and trusted systems.

As technologies continue to evolve, collaboration between the IEC and the Republic of Korea will remain essential to ensuring that international standards and conformity assessment support innovation, trust and global market access.

Thanks to KATS and all participants for a valuable exchange of perspectives and ideas.

16/06/2026

At the Standards & Conformance Summit 2026 in Singapore, IEC leadership underscored how international standards are shaping the next frontier of digitalization, sustainability, and global trade.

IEC President Jim Matthews emphasized how standards and conformance frameworks have evolved into strategic economic levers that unlock market access, attract investment, and strengthen participation in global value chains.

IEC Secretary‑General Philippe Metzger also joined industry and government leaders to share how international standards serve as the foundation for regional harmonization while simultaneously enabling access to global markets. They help prevent duplication, incompatible requirements, and market fragmentation, a principle already visible across ASEAN, Association of Southeast Asian Nations Member States.

The discussions reinforced the IEC’s role as a global convener ensuring that trust, security, and interoperability can travel seamlessly across borders. And for an interoperable digital economy, collaboration – across regional, national and international bodies – is essential.

These critical conversations will shape the future direction of development and were held as Singapore celebrates 60 years of standards and 40 years of accreditation — an important milestone that reflect the country's longstanding commitment to quality infrastructure, international cooperation and excellence.

The message was clear: Standards and conformity assessment form the backbone of resilient, connected and future‑ready markets.

15/06/2026

Our 2025 Annual Report is out!

https://impact.iec.ch/reports/annual-report-2025/

From empowering rural communities with reliable and clean energy access through the first IEC Global Impact Fund, to advancing responsible AI adoption at the International AI Standards Summit in Seoul, celebrating10 years of the IEC Regional Centre in Africa, and reaching new milestones in the evolution of standards development and use, 2025 was a year of progress, growth and impact.

These achievements were made possible by the dedication of our Members, experts, partners and staff around the world.

Together, we are building a stronger IEC and shaping a better tomorrow through international standards and conformity assessment.

Read the report to discover our impact, and how we are preparing for the challenges and opportunities ahead.

11/06/2026

What does it take to thrive as a young professional in an AI-driven world?

Join us for a conversation with Shendong Chang as he shares his journey from IEC Young Professional (YP) to YP Leader. Discover the projects shaping his career, the lessons he's learned along the way, and his insights on leadership, collaboration and professional growth in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Hosted by Ashiq Marecan, this session will also offer a preview of the upcoming IEC YP Alumni Mid-Year Event.

Whether you're a current IEC YP, considering applying or simply looking to expand your international network, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Mark your calendars now!

📅 Catch us LIVE on YouTube on15 June at 11:00 UTC

🎙️️ Host: Ts. Muhd Ashiq Marecan, IEC YP Hero and BIM Engineer
👥 Guest: Shendong Chang, IEC YP Leader 2025 and Standardization Engineer

08/06/2026

Smart cities are constantly finding innovative solutions to become more efficient, connected and secure.
Many of these advances are powered by smart systems that use data, connectivity and automation to improve how cities function and deliver services to their communities.

But how can we ensure these innovations are sustainable? 🤔
We caught up with Ellie Lee, a smart city expert from South Korea, who shares four ways standards are helping cities drive sustainable progress and build a greener future. 👇

Want to learn more?
Ellie will be on the panel of our : Women driving smart systems webinar, organized as part of International Women in Engineering Day. Join her and our other insightful speakers on Tuesday 23 June 2026 from 11:00 to 12:00 UTC

05/06/2026

This World Environment Day, we're reminded that climate action is about more than deploying renewable energy - it's also about managing it responsibly.

Wayne Dwallow, Project Engineer at Differ Community Power, explains that as solar systems reach the end of their life cycle, ensuring components are reused, recycled, or disposed of properly is essential to reducing environmental impact and supporting a circular economy.

Through our international standards, and conformity assessment systems, we help promote sustainable practices across the entire life cycle of clean energy technologies.

01/06/2026

Could geothermal energy become a major replacement for fossil fuels?

In this latest round-up of e-tech news, explore why geothermal energy is gaining momentum, meet Winnie Grace Onziru from the Uganda National Bureau of Standards as she explains how electricity is accessed in Uganda, and discover what’s next for solar PV as the technology continues its remarkable growth.

You'll also find stories on energy storage, renewable-powered grids and the potential of green hydrogen to help decarbonize industry.

Read the latest issue of e-tech: https://etech.iec.ch/issue/2026-03

Stay up to date with the latest news in standardization and conformity assessment by subscribing to the e-tech newsletter: https://www.iec.ch/subscribe

01/06/2026

So, what exactly does the IEC do?

Since 1906, we have been helping to make the world safer, greener, and more connected by developing international standards that power innovation and keep consumers safe.

From emerging technologies like AI to everyday electrical and digital systems, our standards facilitate global trade and help provide reliable and sustainable energy access to communities around the world.

Learn more and get involved: https://www.iec.ch/homepage

27/04/2026

IEC President Jim Matthews welcomes participants to the IEC General Meeting 2026 in Hamburg, where global experts will come together to shape a safe, all-electric, connected and sustainable future.

International standards and conformity assessment are the foundation of global progress. They create trust, enable connectivity, open access to markets, and accelerate innovation in sustainable technologies, digital transformation and resilient infrastructure.

Hosted in Hamburg, a city defined by innovation and global exchange, this year's meeting offers an important opportunity to turn dialogue into action and ideas into impact.

We look forward to meaningful discussions, stronger partnerships and collective action toward building a safer and more sustainable technological future for all.

Find out more here: https://www.gm2026.iec.ch/microsite/index.cfm?l=1000&modus=

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