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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14 May Conference: Stay in Tech! – Policies and Practices for Attracting and Retaining Female Tech Talent

Despite significant investment and prioritisation in EU policies, the percentage of women working in ICT professions has only grown from 17% to 18.5% in the last 7 years. We gathered on 14 May in Berlin for a free one-day conference to try to find solutions to this lack of meaningful progress in retaining female tech talent.

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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).

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

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Open Letter Calls on Academics to Oppose EU’s Proposed Child Sexual Abuse Regulation

27 September 2024

An open letter has been issued by scientists and researchers across Europe, expressing deep concerns over the EU's latest proposal for child sexual abuse regulation, which mandates client-side scanning on encrypted messaging platforms to detect Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).

ICODSIP 2024: Bridging Innovation and Digital Skills in Alcalá de Henares

27 November 2024

The first International Conference on Digital Skills, Innovation, and Professionalism (ICODSIP) took place on November 14-15, 2024, at the Universidad de Alcalá in Spain. Organised by CEPIS together with the University of Alcalá and the Spanish Informatics Assocation (ATI), the conference served as a hub for researchers, educators, and industry leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of digital competencies and the future of professionalism in Europe.

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CEPIS DSP Group Joins Experts in Tackling Digital Skills Gap in Non-ICT Professions

25 November 2024

As the EU faces a pressing digital skills gap—only 56% of Europeans aged 16–74 possess basic digital skills—the Squad emphasized the urgency of action to meet Digital Decade goals: 80% digital proficiency by 2030 and a workforce of 20 million ICT professionals. Current trajectories suggest these targets could be missed without intensified efforts, risking economic and technological setbacks.

“Grow in Tech” Article Series – Expert Advice on Empowering Women in Tech

9 December 2024

At our Stay in Tech Conference earlier this year in Berlin, we tackled some of the most pressing questions related to gender equality in today's digital world. We have been sharing insights of our international experts on each topic in a series of LinkedIn articles, offering in-depth advice, tips, and best practices to help you gain better insights into the problems and potential solutions.