The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) announced in a statement that India is set to host the 89th General Meeting of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that will focus on international electrotechnical standards and witness representation of over 100 countries.
To be held at the Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from September 15-19, the event will be inaugurated by the Food and Consumer Affairs Minister, Pralhad Joshi, while the Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, will unveil the IEC GM Exhibition.
This is the fourth time that India is hosting the prestigious IEC General Meeting, having previously hosted it in 1960, 1997 and 2013.
A gathering of over 2,000 experts will focus on setting international standards that foster "a sustainable, all-electric and connected world", officials said.
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The exhibition – the largest of its kind – will provide a global networking platform for Indian startups and will feature 75 exhibitors, including leading industries, associations and startups.
Besides more than 150 Technical and Management Committee meetings to shape next-generation standards, there will be workshops on key emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, e-mobility, smart lighting, electronics and IT manufacturing.
James Wood, Director of Communications, IEC, described India as "a real sustainability champion", making New Delhi an ideal host for the global dialogue. Global surveys indicated overwhelming public support for clean and green solutions, he said.
India will serve as the Global Secretariat for Standardisation in Low Voltage Direct Current (LVDC), a critical domain for clean and pollution-free energy solutions.
IEC Vice President, Vimal Mahendru, said IEC has membership of around 170 countries which represent 99 per cent of the world's population, impacting nearly 20 per cent of global trade in value.
"India's leadership in LVDC standardisation will strengthen global efforts to develop clean technology standards," he added.
Established in 1906, IEC is the world's leading body for developing international standards for electrical, electronic and related technologies, with a network of 30,000 experts worldwide.
Under the IEC Young Professionals Programme, 93 professionals from across the globe will be awarded the chance to participate in workshops, boot camps and industry visits to prepare the next generation of technology leaders.
The exhibition will be open to the public from 2 pm to 6 pm, with free entry through prior registration.
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