Konstantinos Karachalios, Managing Director IEEE-SA 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

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.

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

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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