Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States201-500 Employees

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is a not-for-profit professional association focused on the educational and technical advancement of electrical and electronic engineering, telecommunications, computer engineering, and allied disciplines. It is the largest global body for technical professionals, with more than 420,000 members in over 160 countries, and it operates from corporate offices in New York City and an operations center in Piscataway, New Jersey, with a Washington, DC address also listed. The organization traces its origins to 1963, born from the consolidation of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers and the Institute of Radio Engineers.

IEEE serves a broad professional community by supporting education, standards development, and networking through its chapters and events worldwide. Notable 2026 developments include recognition of regional activity, such as the IEEE UK and Ireland Circuits and Systems Chapter receiving a Global Chapter-of-the-Year Award, and the IEEE Standards Association launching the Global Medical Mobile App Assessment and Registry. The institution operates within the non-profit sector and aims to advance knowledge and practice across its engineering disciplines for members and students alike.

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