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

ICODSIP 2025

The second edition of the International Conference on Digital Skills and IT Professionalism (ICODSIP) concluded after two days of intensive exchange on the future of digital competences, artificial intelligence, and the evolving landscape of IT professionalism in Europe.

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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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Member Society in the Spotlight: Kosovo Informatics Society (SHPIK)

30 January 2026

One of the newest members of CEPIS, the Kosovo Informatics Society (SHPIK) has quickly established itself as a dynamic and forward-looking force within Kosovo’s ICT ecosystem. In this spotlight, we highlight some of SHPIK’s key achievements from the past year and the momentum they are building as an active member of the CEPIS community.

GI’s Women’s Group Annual Conference to Focus on Digital Violence and Democracy

25 February 2026

The Women’s Group of the German Society of Informatics will hold its annual conference from 17 to 19 April 2026 in Munich, bringing together researchers, professionals and advocates to address one of the most urgent challenges of the digital age.

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CEPIS Calls on EU Institutions to Uphold Parliament’s Decision and Reject Mass Surveillance in the Chat Control Regulation

CEPIS urges Members of the European Parliament to firmly defend the Parliament’s recent democratic decision to end untargeted mass scanning of private digital communications. CEPIS reiterates its strong opposition to the indiscriminate surveillance measures.

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APF 2026 Launches Call for Papers Ahead of GDPR’s 10-Year Milestone

The Annual Privacy Forum (APF) 2026 has officially opened its call for papers, inviting researchers, policymakers, industry experts, and students to contribute to one of Europe’s leading events on privacy and data protection.