IEEE Technical Communities
IEEE develops communities around particular technology challenges or cutting-edge subject areas. Their areas of coverage may be general in nature, which include multidisciplinary topics or emerging concepts. Discover which technical community best matches your interests. Participation is free for most communities.
There are also many IEEE Society-level Technical Communities available that can be found in the IEEE Memberships and Subscriptions Catalog.
IEEE Big Data Community
The IEEE Big Data Community strives to aggregate information about the various endeavors occurring worldwide in order to provide a community of professionals in industry, academia, and government working to solve the challenges associated with Big Data. Join the community for free to stay abreast of activities including new products and services, conferences, webinars, educational offerings, publications, standards activities, and other opportunities.
Visit the Big Data website to learn more about:
- Conferences & Events
- Publications
- Resources
IEEE Blockchain Community
The IEEE Blockchain Community provides a collaborative footprint between industry, leading entities in the field, and key blockchain stakeholders and implementers that encourages positive blockchain ecosystem growth and capture. Join the community to stay abreast of activities including conferences, webinars, publications, and other opportunities.
Visit the Blockchain Community website to learn more about:
- Forums & Events
- Communities
- Resources
IEEE Brain Community
The IEEE Brain Community facilitates cross-disciplinary collaboration and coordination to advance research, standardization and development of technologies in neuroscience to help improve the human condition. Join the community to stay abreast of activities including conferences, webinars, publications, and other opportunities.
Visit the Brain Community website to learn more about:
- Conferences & Events
- Publications
- Resources
IEEE Computer Society Quantum Technical Community
A community that will serve as IEEE's leader for all projects and activities on quantum technologies. Join the community, and get involved..
Visit the IEEE Computer Society Quantum TC website to learn more about:
- Conferences & Events
- Publications
- Resources
IEEE Digital Privacy Community
The IEEE Digital Privacy Initiative is an IEEE-wide effort dedicated to champion the digital privacy needs of the individuals. The initiative strives to bring the voice of technologists to the digital privacy discussion and solutions, incorporating a holistic approach to address privacy that also includes economic, legal, and social perspectives. Join the IEEE Digital Privacy Community to stay involved with the initiative program activities and connect with others in the field.
Visit the Digital Privacy website to learn more about:
- Conferences & Events
- Publications
- Resources
IEEE Digital Reality Community
The Digital Transformation is fueled by advances in technology, such as sensors and actuators, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML). By leveraging these technologies and others being developed such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and Digital Twins, the line between the physical world and the digital world will be increasingly less distinct.
Visit the Digital Reality website to learn more about:
- Standards
- Industry Collaboration
- Resources
IEEE Entrepreneurship Community
The IEEE Entrepreneurship Community is at the forefront of turning ideas into successful businesses. Participants make it priority to help each other not just launch, but grow their ventures and facilitate the networking and mentoring of those who have the passion to translate their vision into reality. Join the community for free to stay abreast of activities including conferences, webinars, and other opportunities.
Visit the Entrepreneurship website to learn more about:
- Events
- Resources and Innovations
- Powered by IEEE Program
IEEE Future Networks Community
The IEEE Future Networks Community brings together researchers, scientists, and engineers from industry, academia, and governments to solve the challenges associated with the development and deployment of future networks. Join the community to stay abreast of activities including conferences, webinars, publications, and other opportunities.
Visit the Future Networks Community website to learn more about:
- Conferences & Events
- Publications
- Resources
IEEE Technology for a Sustainable Climate Community
The IEEE Technology for a Sustainable Climate Community is for those seeking to utilize engineering pathways to stabilize our planet’s climate, mitigate circumstances caused by climate change, and those making significant contributions to achieve comprehensive decarbonization. Community members reflect a balance of multi-stakeholder constituencies across many IEEE disciplines. Research from IEEE scientists in this sector cover areas such as sustainable energy systems, climate-resilient infrastructure, wildfire mitigation, weather pattern systems, ozone recovery, etc.
Visit the IEEE Technology for a Sustainable Climate Community website and learn more:
- Conferences
- Meetings
- Networking Opportunities
- Special Events
IEEE International Roadmap for Devices and Systems Community
The IEEE International Roadmap for Devices and Systems (IRDS) Community is dedicated to exploring the future of the electronics, semiconductor, and computer industries, from application needs down through devices and manufacturing. Join the community to access the latest edition of the IRDS Roadmap, a collection of documents that outline future technological needs over the next 15 years.
Visit the IRDS website to learn more about:
- IRDS Roadmap
- Latest News
- Related Events
IEEE Internet of Things Community
The Internet of Things Community serves as a gathering place for the global technical community working on IoT to provide the platform where professionals learn, share knowledge, and collaborate on this sweeping convergence of technologies, markets, applications, and the Internet. Join the community for free to stay abreast of activities including conferences, webinars, publications, and other opportunities.
Visit the Internet of Things website to learn more about:
- Conferences & Events
- Publications
- Resources
IEEE Micro Electro Mechanical Systems Technical Community
Join the IEEE Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Technical Community to stay abreast of the latest in MEMS ideas, designs, and manufacturing methodologies, many of which could very well spark new thinking and enable new capabilities in a myriad of IEEE fields.
Sign up for participation in the MEMS Technical Community for:
- News on research, development, and applications in this field
- Announcements on how to become involved in opportunities for sharing and learning at conferences
IEEE Pre-University STEM Community
IEEE Pre-University STEM Community (PreU STEM) is a network of educators, volunteers, and students around the globe who support and inspire one another in providing quality STEM outreach.
Find more information on the PreU STEM Website:
- Conferences & Events
- Latest News
- Resources
IEEE Public Safety Technology Community
The Public Safety Technology Initiative strives to become a global platform for public safety agencies, suppliers, researchers, and all industry participants to discuss and exchange ideas on how emerging technologies can help public safety personnel be more effective in their field.
Visit the IEEE Public Safety Technology website to learn more about:
- Conferences & Events
- Publications
- Resources
IEEE Smart Cities Community
The IEEE Smart Cities Community serves as a neutral broker of information amongst industry, academic, and government stakeholders regarding what comprises a smart city framework. The community also develops technical best practices within the context of urban infrastructure systems. Join the community for free to stay abreast of activities including conferences, webinars, publications, and other opportunities.
Visit the Smart Cities website to learn more about:
- Conferences & Events
- Publications
- Resources
IEEE Smart Grid Community
The IEEE Smart Grid (SG) Community provides expertise and guidance for individuals and organizations involved in the modernization and optimization of the power grid. Join the community to receive weekly updates on IEEE SG activities, including conferences, live webinar & tutorial events, calls to action, and the monthly IEEE SG eNewsletter.
Visit the Smart Grid website to learn more about:
- Conferences & Events
- Publications
- Resources
IEEE TechEthics Community
The IEEE TechEthics program seeks to ensure that ethical and societal implications of technology become an integral part of the development process by driving conversation and debate on these issues. Join the TechEthics Community for free to stay abreast of program activities including conferences, webinars, and other opportunities.
Visit the TechEthics Community website to learn more about:
- Conferences & Events
- Publications
- Resources