Aust to host global workshop on EME exposure testing

Following the success of Australia’s rooftop technology trials in 2025, Standards Australia’s TE-007 committee on Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields will host an international electromagnetic energy (EME) workshop from 29 June to 1 July 2026. The event will be held at a mobile supercell site in Labrador on the Gold Coast.

The hands-on workshop will bring together Australian and global experts to test the latest methods outlined in IEC 62232 Edition 4. These methods are used to assess radio-frequency fields near mobile base stations to evaluate human exposure. Real-world case studies will also be presented.

The site includes a 25 m tower operating across all mobile bands currently in use, with equipment from all major national network operators. Its open layout and nearby playing fields provide a suitable environment for field testing.

With 6G standards in development, live testing at the workshop will help ensure that current methods are accurate, practical and adaptable to future technologies. Participants will have access to the latest tools for measuring 5G Advanced signals, contributing to the development of consistent and reliable testing methods as mobile networks evolve.

The event will also align with the upcoming IEC Technical Report 62669, expected in early 2026, which will include updated case studies to support practical application of IEC 62232.

“This workshop will help ensure Australia remains at the forefront of mobile technology and EME safety standards,” said Kareen Riley-Takos, Chief of Engagement, Standards & International Relations at Standards Australia. “With 5G Advanced rolling out and 6G development underway, validating the latest test methods in real-world conditions is essential to staying ahead.”

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