New Delhi, Sept. 12 -- After hosting the IEC General meeting in 1960, 1997 and 2013, BIS is all set to host the meeting from September 15 to 19 this year, to be attended by around 2,000 experts from about 100 countries, Pramod Kumar Tiwari, Director General Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) said Friday.

"The 89th IEC general meeting is a big occasion because from 100 countries nearly 2000 experts in electrotechnical areas that is electrical and electronics computer area are coming to discuss standard roadmap of the future," he said at a press conference here in the national capital.

The theme of the meeting is "Fostering a Sustainable World."

Professionals, policymakers, industry leaders, and young professionals are expected to particip...