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27/08/2026

How can regulation keep up with innovation?

As technology advances rapidly, regulators face a growing challenge: how to create rules that protect people and support innovation without becoming outdated.

According to Farah Ali AlZarooni, IEC Board Member, closer collaboration between regulators and standards development organizations is key.

Regulation can set the goals. Standards can help turn those goals into practical solutions.

“Standardization and regulation should not be viewed as separate or sequential processes, but as two parts of the same innovation ecosystem.” – Ali AlZarooni

International standards can help make regulation more flexible, reduce complexity and support global trade, while giving industry practical ways to meet regulatory objectives.

As AI and digital technologies continue to evolve, bringing regulators, industry, academia and standards organizations together will be essential to building trusted, future-ready systems.

Explore more insights on regulation and standardization, and the other focus topics of the IEC General Meeting 2026: https://www.gm2026.iec.ch/focus-topics/regulation

27/08/2026

Ever wondered how a gadget made in one country can be sold and used around the world?

International standards provide common technical requirements for products, while conformity assessment helps verify that products meet those requirements. Together, they help manufacturers demonstrate safety, quality and interoperability, making it easier for products to enter global markets.

From design and manufacturing to distribution and sale, IEC Standards and conformity assessment help connect products to markets around the world.

Want to learn more? Visit www.iec.ch

26/08/2026

More etech news on the latest AI trends, risks and opportunities: https://etech.iec.ch/issue/2026-04

What happens when AI reflects our own biases? How do we safely decommission AI systems? And could data centres actually help support the electricity grid?

The latest issue of etech explores these questions and more, including:
🔹 Gender bias in AI and how it can undermine trust
🔹 Decommissioning AI systems with Dr Zena Assaad
🔹 AI and virtual reality and what happens when the two converge
🔹 Data centres and the grid – an unexpected opportunity
🔹 Quantum technology and its potential, plus the standards needed to support it

Explore the latest stories and insights from etech.

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

24/08/2026

Could your teenager have helped develop an international standard?

That’s exactly what school students from around the world did at the 21st International Standards Olympiad.

A total of 105 students from 11 countries took part in the event in Seoul, Republic of Korea, organized by the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards together with the Korean Standards Association.

Through cultural exchanges, mock standardization meetings and drafting their own international standard, students got a hands-on look at how standards are developed and why they matter.

A big thank you to all the students and teachers who took part, and congratulations to the winning teams! 👏

The Olympiad is a great way to introduce young people to standardization while building critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Interested in learning more? Find out more about the Olympiad: https://lnkd.in/em6KwKbu

21/08/2026

Get more out of the standards you use!

IEC Academy Masterclasses are designed to help professionals turn complex standards into practical understanding so you can stay current, ask better questions and approach your work with greater confidence.

Swipe through to discover what a masterclass could do for you.

Then join us on 30 September for our upcoming masterclass:
Introducing IEC 62368-1:2023: https://bit.ly/4hOEFrJ

20/08/2026

We’re hiring: IT Program Manager

Are you passionate about technology and looking to make an impact in a global organization? Join the IEC and help shape the digital programmes and projects that support our work in international standardization and conformity assessment.

We’re looking for an IT Program Manager, based 100% in Geneva, initially for one year.
You’ll lead programmes, coordinate teams and stakeholders, and help shape technology projects and initiatives.

Interested?

Apply by 8 September 2026: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4455719387/?trk=mcm

20/08/2026

How can standardization and regulation work best together?

Standardization and regulation are often most effective when they build on each other's strengths.

As IEC Board Member Glas explains, regulation provides the overall framework, while standards translate policy objectives into practical, detailed requirements that support implementation and conformity assessment.

This complementary approach helps turn regulatory goals into solutions that can be applied consistently across markets, industries and technologies.

"Regulation provides the global framework. Standardization describes the detailed requirements that support the conformity assessment process." – Carine Glas

As technologies evolve and regulatory expectations increase, strong cooperation between regulators and standards developers will remain essential for enabling innovation, trust and market access.

Explore more insights from the interaction between standardization and regulation and the other focus topics of the IEC General Meeting 2026: https://www.gm2026.iec.ch/focus-topics/regulation

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14/08/2026

105 students from 11 countries took part in the 21st International Standards Olympiad in Seoul, Republic of Korea, organized by the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards together with the Korean Standards Association.

The Olympiad brings students together through cultural exchanges, mock standardization meetings and, most importantly, the opportunity to draft their own international standard.

We would like to thank all the students and teachers who took part, and a huge congratulations to the winning teams! 👏

The Olympiad is a great example of how standards can inspire critical thinking, collaboration and innovation in the next generation of problem-solvers.

Interested in learning more? Find out more about the Olympiad: https://www.standardsportal.kr:8441/olympiad/en/

14/08/2026

Make IEC 62368-1:2023 work for you!

If you're a professional responsible for product safety, compliance or engineering of audio/video and ICT equipment, understanding this key safety standard can be an important part of your work.

Our masterclass gives you a focused, practical introduction. In just three hours, fully online, you can expect to:

🔹 Build your understanding of IEC 62368-1:2023
🔹 Explore its key safety principles
🔹 Learn directly from IEC TC 108 experts
🔹 Ask questions and engage in an interactive learning experience

📅 30 September 2026
🕚 11 am UTC

Want to invest in your professional development? Find out more here: https://www.iec.ch/academy/masterclass/62368-1

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