Hosted by the Shenzhen Administration for Market Regulation, the 10th ISO/IEC Young Professionals (China) Programme kicked off in Shenzhen.

The event was attended by 310 young experts from 82 central state-owned enterprises and top research institutes nationwide. Their expertise covers strategic emerging industries such as new-generation information technology, high-end equipment, new energy, and new materials, which will drive the cultivation of China’s international standardization young talent.

This activity invited experts from authoritative institutions such as the China Three Gorges Corporation, the China National Institute of Standardization, and the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, to deliver lectures. The courses reconcile theoretical depth with practice, including ISO/IEC working procedures, conformity assessment practices, and standardization topics in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, smart grids, digital twins, and brain-computer interfaces.

The Shenzhen Administration for Market Regulation has adopted a dual-track model of “training+selection,” and significantly improved the effectiveness of talent cultivation. Outstanding candidates who pass the rigorous selection will be included in the international standardization young talent pool and receive priority recommendations to participate in international or regional young expert exchange activities.

Started in 2017, the programme has trained 1,330 young talent for international standardization so far. Among them, more than 75% hold postgraduate degrees; 4 inpiduals have received the title of IEC Young Professional Leader; a number of outstanding young people hold important positions in international standards organizations such as ISO, IEC, and ITU; over 100 experts have registered at international standards organizations.