WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM THE IEC NEXT-GEN ENGINEERS EVENT

•  Direct exposure to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and how global standards
   shape safety, innovation & interoperability.
•  Insights from IEC Asia-Pacific leadership on the global standardisation ecosystem and its impact
   on engineering careers.  
•  Understanding Malaysia’s standards landscape through DSM – including how national standards
   are developed, aligned, and accredited.
•  Clear guidance on joining standardisation pathways, including mirror committees, national
   working groups, and IEC technical activities.
•  Deep dive into the IEC Young Professionals (YP) Programme — global networking, leadership
   development & opportunities to represent Malaysia internationally.
•  Real stories & experiences from past IEC YP delegates, showing how standards opened doors to
   global collaboration.
•  Interactive discussion on future talent development, including mentorship, capacity building and
    cross-border opportunities in ASEAN & APAC.
•  Engagement with IEC, DSM & IEM experts, with the chance to ask questions and explore your
    potential role in shaping technical standards.
•  Networking & collaboration opportunities across physical and virtual participants.
•  A professional group photo session for your portfolio, LinkedIn profile, or CV.


MODERATOR:

MR MUHD ASHIQ MARECAN  
IEC Young Professional 2025 Committee, IEM EETD
Immediate Past Chairman, IEM Young Engineers Section (YES)


SPEAKERS:

Ir Yau Chau Fong
Deputy President, The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM)

Mr Dennis Chew
Regional Director, IEC Asia-Pacific Regional Centre (IEC-APRC)

Mr Huzzalmizar Hussein
Senior Director (Standardisation) Department of Standards Malaysia (DSM)