The IECEx Executive Secretary Chris Agius will be attending Hazardex Live 2026 and provide an update on the organisation's activities and certification tools.

It has been more than 20 years since the first IECEx report or certificate was issued and since those humble beginnings, IECEx has evolved into the “Global Standard”, accepted by industry and Governments when conducting testing and certification of Ex related Equipment, Services and Personal Competence in the many industries where flammable and combustible materials are extracted, processed, stored and used. 

While covering Equipment and services related to the use of equipment in areas where Hydrogen (H2) maybe present, since commencement, expansion of IECEx activities to cover H2 Standards and aspects beyond traditional explosion protection (both electrical and mechanical) means that IECEx is the “go to place” for certification aspects related to economies utilising H2 including the emerging Green Hydrogen economy, such as equipment and services associated with production, transportation and dispensing of H2. This presentation will provide an update of the IECEx activities and Certification Tools.

About the speaker:

Chris Agius is the International Executive Secretary with CEO operational responsibilities for the International IEC System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for use in Explosive Atmospheres, IECEx and also the IECQ, operated by the IEC (International Eletrotechnical Commission) Head Office in Geneva. He has held the IECEx Executive Secretary position since the IECEx System began more than 25 years ago thru to present day where IECEx has achieved formal endorsement by the United Nations via the UNECE. Chris has a longstanding involvement in the development of National and International Standards and Certification systems and has held various key positions in the Standards Australia Group including those associated with the development and management of Product and Service-related certification schemes.