IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)

We were honoured to welcome Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal to the 88th IEC General Meeting in Edinburgh hosted by BSI, host of the UK National Committee of the IEC. Her Royal Highness had the opportunity to meet with several leading experts at the forefront of developing international standards and conformity assessment for a safe, reliable and more efficient world. The event brought together around 1,250 global experts, who attended various technical committee and governance meetings. These sessions focused on sharing best practices and future planning for the development and implementation of global standards for an efficient energy infrastructure, and emerging technologies in the electrotechnical sector. During her visit, Her Royal Highness was also introduced to the IEC Global Impact Fund, a key initiative aimed to help underserved communities unlock the benefits of electricity safely, build up their capacity to create a better future, and develop solutions to achieve sustainability goals. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/enTcNfcR #IECGM2024 #IECStandards #Sustainability #GlobalImpactFund #RoyalVisit #PrincessRoyal Philippe Metzger Jo Cops Scott Steedman, Lord Provost, The Scottish Parliament Clare Adamson MSP Amanda Richardson Sahar Danesh CEng FIET Oliver Hateley

#PFAS in your everyday products: what’s being done? PFAS—"forever chemicals"—are everywhere, hiding in common items from electronics to food packaging. But with growing concerns around their impact, are we doing enough to limit them? Etech caught up with Walter Jager, IEC hazardous substances expert, to discuss the latest moves to curb PFAS usage and how IEC is driving impactful change in international standards. Read further: https://lnkd.in/euiVGRdc #IECStandards #PFAS #Sustainability #HazardousSubstances #InternationalStandards #IECEtech Image by photogenia on Freepik

The presence of Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal at our annual International Electrotechnical Commission General Meeting, which took place in Edinburgh last week, is a strong reminder of the IEC's deep-rooted connection to the United Kingdom. Founded in London in 1906, under the leadership of Lord Kelvin, the IEC has played a crucial role in shaping the global landscape of electrical and electronic technologies. At the meeting, Her Royal Highness heard about how the IEC’s work addresses environmental, social, and governance challenges using the inherent value in international standards and conformity assessment. She talked to attendees about how the organization leverages the power of technology for a better, more inclusive and sustainable world for everyone. Jo Cops, IEC President, said: “Our international standards and conformity assessment systems help to eliminate technical barriers, facilitating smoother and more efficient global trade in electrical and electronic goods worldwide. It is an honour to welcome Her Royal Highness to engage with the IEC at our annual gathering, especially on the occasion of the 200th anniversary year of Lord Kelvin’s birth. I am very grateful for her interest, and for the recognition that she has given to the work of the entire IEC community through her visit.” Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/enTcNfcR #IECStandards #IECGM2024 #LordKelvin200 #InternationalStandards #Sustainability #ESG #Electrotechnology #GlobalTrade #ConformityAssessment #UKHeritage #PrincessRoyal #LordKelvin #GlobalImpact #RoyalVisit Katharine Fraga Pearson Matthew Doherty Yazan MANNA David Nix Gilles Thonet Dr. Farah Al Zarooni Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology | وزارة الصناعة والتكنولوجيا المتقدمة Prof. Dr Maurizio Bragagni, Esq. OBE, MBA, CDir FIoD Clemens Matern VDE Norsk Elektroteknisk Komite - NEK SEK Svensk Elstandard Alisdair Menzies Erdun Lai Anaïs WALLE Alexis B. Dr. Abdel fattah Alshadafan

Continuing the conversation for a better world! As we step out of a week of deliberations and exchange of ideas at the IEC General Meeting in Edinburgh, IEC is also gearing up to continue fostering collaboration in enabling an “all-electric and connected future” at COP29. In 2 weeks, global leaders, experts, and sustainability champions will come together to discuss and advance our collective efforts in combating climate change at #COP29. “As we look around us today, we can see the impact of climate change on our planet and the devastating effects it is having on people's lives. But we also see hope in the all-electric society and connected society (#AECS), a new paradigm that could change the way we live and interact with each other and our planet.” -Jo Cops, IEC President At COP29, IEC will further the dialogue on several issues ranging from clean energy access to importance of digitalization. Find out more about IEC’s vision, and how we aim to enable an all-electric and connected, net-zero world: https://lnkd.in/e5GHTeEF #IECGM2024 #IECCOP29 #Innovation #MakeClimateActionHappen #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #IECStandards #NetZero #GreenFuture #EnergyAccess The University of Edinburgh Bureau of Indian Standards Philippe Metzger Vimal Mahendru Gilles Thonet Katharine Fraga Pearson Veronica A. Lancaster Scott Steedman Aristea Kyriakati Ian Oppermann Steven Margis Pierre SELVA

Celebrating 10 years of #IECRE 🎉 This year marks the 10th anniversary of the IECRE, IEC System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Renewable Energy Applications! Since its founding in 2014, IECRE has played a crucial role in supporting the global renewable energy sector, creating and harmonizing standards that enable trust, safety, and performance across wind, solar, and marine energy. Over the past decade, IECRE has worked to remove barriers, simplify market entry, and establish consistent, globally recognized certification frameworks. These efforts empower companies, investors, and regulators to innovate confidently in renewable technologies, accelerating the global transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future. Learn more: www.iecre.org #IECRE10Years #IECGM2024 #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #GlobalStandards #IECStandards #LowCarbon #Innovation Tara Mitchell Wolfram Zeitz Alistair Mackinnon Dan Sullivan Jonathan Colby AKIHIRO SUZUKI Gabriel Alsenas

Meet the 2024 IEC Young Professional leaders! The IEC Young Professionals (YPs) have chosen three leaders to represent them over the next 12 months. The election took place during the IEC General Meeting in Edinburgh, where 85 YPs, representing 45 IEC National Committees, had the opportunity to learn more about IEC standardization and conformity assessment. The YP leaders will coordinate work on different aspects of standardization, based on three projects identified during the week-long YP workshop at the GM. The IEC YP Leaders for 2024 are Luiz Ferraro, an electrical engineer and occupational safety specialist from Brazil, Majid Bin Zawbaa, an electrical engineer and account manager from the United Arab Emirates, and Fatoumata SANGARE, a cyber security expert from France. Read further: https://lnkd.in/eYA57yYQ #IECGM2024 #IECGeneralMeeting #Standardization #IECYoungProfessionals #GlobalStandards #FutureLeaders #Innovation

The cost of cyber crime is on the rise, estimated to reach USD$10.5 trillion per year by 2025, according to the World Economic Forum, highlighting the urgent need for robust cyber security systems. The information security management system (ISMS) described in ISO/IEC 27001 is one of the world’s best-known and most trusted cyber security frameworks. It is a consensus-based international standard based on industry best practices. The IEC Academy is holding a free public webinar to share how organizations can strengthen their cyber security using ISO/IEC 27001, with insights and tips from international experts. Learn more: ⏰ 29 October 2024 from 14:00 to 15:00 CEST 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/dpFby3Dg 🔗 More info: https://lnkd.in/dGDBsgrH #IECAcademy #standards #InternationalStandards #IECevents #webinars

And it's a wrap! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 A big thank you to our amazing hosts, BSI, for organising the 88th IEC General Meeting! What a week! Bagpipes, AI and more.... Over 1250 talented experts, across ages, genders and geographies gathered together to discuss how to enable a safe, net-zero, all-electric and connected future. The IEC GM proved to be an inspiring event, sparking meaningful collaborations across disciplines and encouraging the exploration of new solutions. Learn more: www.iec.ch #IECGM2024 #BSIEvents #NetZero #Sustainability #ConnectedSociety #CleanEnergy #IECStandards

The IEC returns to the UK for the first time in 35 years! BSI hosted the 88th IEC General Meeting 2024 in Edinburgh this October, themed “Towards an All-Electric and Connected Society.” During the IEC General Meeting, BSI organised four innovative showcase days exploring how standards shape our future in smart cities, AI, Net Zero, and quantum technology. The event highlighted key advances in these areas, featuring standout sessions on cutting-edge AI applications and the pivotal role of standards in achieving Net Zero, along with the latest advancements in energy and urban infrastructure. What was your highlight of the week? Let us know in the comments! #IECGM2024 #BSIEvents #SmartCities #ArtificialIntelligence #NetZero #QuantumTechnology #EnergyInnovation #UrbanInfrastructure #IECStandards #Sustainability EICC

📣 Join our "Introduction to ISO/IEC 27001" webinar: ⏰ 29 October 2024 from 14:00 to 15:00 CEST 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/dpFby3Dg 🔗 More info: https://lnkd.in/dGDBsgrH #IECAcademy #standards #InternationalStandards #IECevents #webinars