About IEEE
Our Mission
IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. We foster technological innovation and excellence for the betterment of humanity through our diverse programs and services.
Our mission is to advance technology for humanity by promoting engineering process excellence, facilitating professional development, and creating platforms for technical collaboration and innovation.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide our commitment to advancing technology and supporting our global community.
Community
Building strong professional networks that span across cultures, disciplines, and industries.
Excellence
Promoting the highest standards in technology development, research, and professional practice.
Global Impact
Creating solutions that address global challenges and improve quality of life worldwide.
Innovation
Fostering creativity and breakthrough thinking in technology development and application.
Our History
A legacy of innovation spanning over a century of technological advancement.
1884
Founded
The Beginning
IEEE was formed in 1963 by the merger of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE, founded 1884) and the Institute of Radio Engineers (IRE, founded 1912). This union created the world’s largest technical professional organization.
The Beginning
IEEE was formed in 1963 by the merger of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE, founded 1884) and the Institute of Radio Engineers (IRE, founded 1912). This union created the world’s largest technical professional organization.
1884
Founded
Global Reach
Today, IEEE has over 420,000 members in more than 160 countries. Our members are engineers, scientists, and allied professionals whose technical interests are rooted in electrical and computer sciences, engineering, and related disciplines.
420,000+
Members
39
Societies
Technical Excellence
IEEE operates 39 technical societies that serve the diverse technical interests of our members. These societies publish journals, organize conferences, and create standards that drive technological innovation across industries.
Technical Excellence
IEEE operates 39 technical societies that serve the diverse technical interests of our members. These societies publish journals, organize conferences, and create standards that drive technological innovation across industries.
39
Societies