Document No:
GSC-19_014
Source:
IEEE-SA
Contact:
Dr. Konstantinos Karachalios
Agenda Item:
2.5
Priorities of IEEE-SA
Konstantinos Karachalios, Managing Director IEEE-SA
GSC-19 Meeting, 15-16 July 2015, Geneva
Nature, dynamics and Priorities of IEEE-SA
• IEEE-SA is not (merely) a consortium, it is not an industry body,
it is not a stand alone organization
We are an organic part of IEEE
• A global, neutral, open and multi-faceted institution, a global
democracy of technical experts, with a formidable reputation of
technical excellence in vast areas of technology and science.
• IEEE-SA’s Mission is:
• Advancing technology for the benefit of humanity by providing a
globally open, inclusive, and transparent environment for market
relevant, voluntary consensus standardization.
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Our main contribution to the global public good
• Create and maintain a globally-open, fair and inclusive standardization
ecosystem with clear rules and transparent processes
• Beyond technology excellence, increasing engagement at the interface
between technology and policy
Example: IEEE Internet Initiative, aiming at restoring trust to the
Internet by contributing to establishment of trustworthy technologies
and standards. -- Without consumers’ and citizen’s trust, promises of
“smart x” will not materialize
• Offering/promoting programs to developing countries:
• Special membership rates
• Offer our standards for adoption at no charge
• Education programs and fellowships
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Strategic Priorities
• IEEE-SA Top Strategic Goals
• Expand IEEE’s global presence
• Continuously evolve the IEEE-SA processes and support, resulting
in globally used standards
• Ensure IEEE-SA's Financial Sustainability
• Be a Learning Community
• With increasing technological complexity and convergence,
cooperation and coordination are critical
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A Member of Global Standards Collaboration
GSC-19 Meeting, 15-16 July 2015, Geneva