Focus Areas & Initiatives

IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) is a home for new and emerging technologies activities and consensus work.

IEEE SA’s Focus Areas & Initiatives Across Key Technology Areas

As industry continues to innovate and expand the possibilities of what technology can do for humanity, IEEE SA is identifying opportunities to explore rapidly evolving technologies, the need for interoperability and consensus building via an open, transparent, and proven process.

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Autonomous and Intelligent Systems (AIS)

IEEE SA offers standards, training and education, certification programs, and more, to empower stakeholders designing, developing, and using AIS.

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Blockchain

IEEE Blockchain is the hub for all blockchain related activities within IEEE, including conferences, education, publications, standards, and more.

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Connecting the Unconnected

Internet access is critical to education, industry, and healthy living. Help us find innovative solutions to connect the unconnected.

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Cybersecurity

IEEE SA is committed to cybersecurity standardization and offers a portfolio of standards and programs to address key aspects of the cybersecurity framework.

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Enabling Trustworthy Digital Experiences for Children

Developing standards and establishing frameworks and processes for age-appropriate digital services and protecting children’s data.

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Future Networks

IEEE Future Networks strives to address the challenges of next generation wireless technologies.

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Sustainability

IEEE SA’s dedication to sustainability is reflected in our growing portfolio of IEEE standards and related programs where experts from around the world contribute their know-how, insights and expertise to help develop solutions for critical sustainability issues the planet faces today.

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Quantum

Quantum information technology is an emerging field that is attracting attention from a variety of industries for a broad range of applications.

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