The increasing globalization of the world economy and the development of frontier technologies are adding further weight to international standardization.

Founded in 1906, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published consensus-based international standards and has managed conformity assessment systems, on which millions of devices, which contain electronics and use or produce electricity, rely on to perform, fit and work safely together.

Headquartered in Geneva, the IEC provides a platform for companies, industries and governments to discuss and develop the international standards they require. Its annual general meeting rotates among member countries and is a place for stakeholders to come together to hold discussions on current issues and decide on the future directions and strategies for the IEC.