CEPIS

CEPIS is the representative body of national informatics associations throughout greater Europe. We seek to promote best practice for IT professionals and users throughout Europe.

Council of European Professional Informatics Societies

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Skill[set] 2026 – Save the Date

The 3rd International Conference on Digital Skills, IT Professionalism and Informatics Education, Skill[set], will take place on 3 and 4 December 2026 in Berlin, co-organised by CEPIS and the German Informatics Society (GI).

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A right to secure communication and effective encryption for Europe

Secure and confidential communication is a cornerstone of our democratic society and a fundamental prerequisite for a functioning digital economy and society. Trust in our IT infrastructures is essential for Europe’s digital future.

IT Professionalism Europe

Advocating for IT professionalism - the maturing of the ICT profession - has always been one of CEPIS's top priorities. To take its commitment to the next level, CEPIS, together with ICDL Foundation, launched a flagship initiative - IT Professionalism Europe (ITPE).

Our members

CEPIS represents 30 national professional informatics associations from 29 greater European countries. See which countries are part of CEPIS.

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EU Parliament Rejects “Chat Control” – Major Victory for Digital Rights and CEPIS

CEPIS welcomes the recent historic decision by the European Parliament to end the indiscriminate scanning of private digital communications, commonly known as “Chat Control.” With the interim regulation expiring, major tech companies must immediately halt mass surveillance of private messages for EU users.

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Computer Engineering Excellence Honoured at Spain’s Senate in CCII National Awards

The Spanish General Council of Professional Colleges in Computer Engineering (CCII) hosted the IV National Awards in Computer Engineering on 20 March 2026 at the Senate of Spain.

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CEPIS and CCS Co‑Organise Successful STEM Conference in Nicosia

The conference “Educators and Professional Choices in STEM Sciences” was held with great success on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, at the Kousioumi Venue in Nicosia, attracting strong participation from educators, academics, policy‑makers, and industry representatives. Co‑organised by the Cyprus Computer Society (CCS) and CEPIS, the event was delivered in collaboration with ten public and private universities in Cyprus and held under the auspices of the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth.

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APF 2026 Extends Paper Submission Deadlines

The Annual Privacy Forum (APF) 2026, of which CEPIS has been a partner for many years, has announced an extension of its paper submission deadlines, offering researchers and practitioners additional time to contribute to the conference marking Ten Years of GDPR – Engineering the Future.