The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) announced that India will host the 89th General Meeting (GM) of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) from 15 to 19 September 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event will bring together over 2,000 experts from more than 100 countries, who will deliberate on setting international electrotechnical standards that will foster a sustainable, all-electric and connected world. This is the fourth time India is hosting the prestigious IEC General Meeting, after 1960, 1997 and 2013.
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| India to Host 89th General Meeting of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) from 15-19 Sep 2025 |
India to Host 89th General Meeting of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
India will host the 89th General Meeting (GM) of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) from 15 to 19 September 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
This is the fourth time India is hosting the prestigious IEC General Meeting, after 1960, 1997 and 2013.
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Over 2,000 experts from over 100 countries will participate in the general meeting of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in New Delhi, who will deliberate on setting international electrotechnical standards that will foster a sustainable, all-electric and connected world.
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Opening Ceremony of IEC General Meeting
The Opening Ceremony of IEC General Meeting will be inaugurated by Pralhad Joshi, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Minister of New & Renewable Energy, while Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, will inaugurate the IEC GM Exhibition at Bharat Mandapam.
The exhibition will be the largest of its kind in the electrotechnical segment in India, showcasing innovations in electric mobility, smart lighting, electronics and IT manufacturing, and will provide a global networking platform for Indian start-ups.
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Technical and Management Committee Meetings in IEC General Meeting
The IEC General Meeting will feature more than 150 Technical and Management Committee meetings to shape next-generation standards, along with a series of workshops focusing on key emerging areas: Fostering a Sustainable World (15 September), Artificial Intelligence:
Shaping the Future with Innovation (16 September), Shaping the Future of E-Mobility (17 September), and Building a More Inclusive World through Standards and Enabling an All-Electric and Connected Society (18 September).
IEC General Meeting Exhibition
The IEC General Meeting Exhibition, organised by BIS at Bharat Mandapam, will feature 75 exhibitors, including leading industries, associations and start-ups, demonstrating how international standards drive product development and innovation.
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The exhibition will be open to the public from 16 to 19 September 2025, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with free entry through prior registration at https://gm2025.iec.ch/. Visitors can access the venue through Gate No. 10 and Gate No. 4. More than 2,000 students from schools and colleges are expected to visit the exhibition.
Reflecting the theme “Fostering a Sustainable World”, visitors to the BIS pavilion will be invited to take a Digital Sustainability Pledge. For every pledge taken, BIS will plant one sapling across its offices in India, reinforcing its commitment to environmental protection and sustainability.
About International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
Established in 1906, the International Electrotechnical Commission (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. Standardization Management Board (SMB) is an apex governance body of IEC responsible for technical policy matters.
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Static Current Affairs related to International Electrotechnical Commission for upcoming exams
- Formation: 26 June 1906
- Purpose: Standardization for electrical technology, electronics and related fields
- Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
- Membership: 89 countries
- President: Jo Cops
- General Secretary: Philippe Metzger
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