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Keeping the skies safe with standards and certification
Flying might be the last thing on your mind as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, or you could be dreaming of the day you can jump on a plane and head on holidays or fly to a work meeting.

IEC begins process of selecting candidates for Lord Kelvin Award
Members of the IEC community have been encouraged to nominate candidates for a Lord Kelvin Award. It is the highest honour in the global electrotechnology industry.

World Engineering Day
World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development celebrates the achievements of modern engineering and highlights the importance of technology for sustainable development.

IEC to attend IoT Tech Expo online
Key event on IoT to take place virtually, IEC on cyber security panel.
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