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

The IT Professionalism Europe Awards

These awards recognise the IT professional and their contribution to the IT profession as a whole. They are meant to showcase achievements and professional contributions in areas such as leadership, mentoring, education, research, standards, ethics, community building, advocacy, professional practice, innovation and societal impact.

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Skill[set] 2026

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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KNVI to Host AI-Focused Event on the Future of Information Professionalism

28 October 2026

The KNVI Event “AI, wat denk jij zelf?” ("AI, what do you think?") will take place on 5 November 2026 in Rotterdam, bringing together information and IT professionals to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on expertise, decision-making and professional responsibility.

Icelandic Computer Society (Ský) Successfully Recertifies for CEPIS DiversIT Gold Status

The Icelandic Computer Society, Ský, has successfully renewed its certification under the CEPIS DiversIT Charter, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to promoting gender equality, diversity, and inclusion across Iceland's digital sector. Ský was the first CEPIS member society to achieve DiversIT Charter Gold status in 2021 and continues to demonstrate leadership in creating a more inclusive technology community.

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Have Your Say: CEPIS Survey on Digital Sustainability Perceptions

CEPIS invites ICT professionals, researchers, educators, managers and practitioners across Europe to participate in a new survey exploring perceptions of digital sustainability and the relative importance of its environmental, economic and social dimensions. The study aims to better understand how digital sustainability is interpreted and prioritised within the IT profession and education sector.

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GI Publishes White Paper on AI in Research Data Management

The German Informatics Society (Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V., GI) has published a new white paper examining the use of artificial intelligence in research data management (RDM). The paper highlights key opportunities and risks and presents six recommendations for the responsible use of AI in this increasingly important field.