Council of European Professional Informatics Societies

Highlights of our work
Through its member societies, CEPIS is active in various topical fields of the digital world. Find out about the most important initiatives on this page.
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CEPIS DiversIT Charter
The DiversIT Charter is a certification which moves through three levels of attainment: Bronze, Silver and Gold. Each level has a focus on attraction and retention, asking applicants to showcase their initiatives and policies for increasing gender diversity in ICT professions. Find out more and apply!
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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.
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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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Three new recipients of DiversIT Charter Gold level
12 May 2022
At the CEPIS reception in Athens on 4 May, CEPIS announced the awarding of the DiversIT Charter Gold level to three applicants: the German Informatics Society (GI), PeopleCert Group and Accenture Slovakia.
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Register for the Annual Privacy Forum 2022
12 May 2022
Registrations for the Annual Privacy Forum (APF) 2022 is open. As every year, CEPIS is partnering with the APF. Topics will focus on the emerging regulations under the European Data Strategy, rights of citizens and the role technologies.
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GI receives DiversIT Charter Gold Certificate
12 May 2022
On 4 May 2022, the German Informatics Society “Gesellschaft für Informatik” (GI) received the Gold level certificate of the European Digital Women Diversity (DiversIT) Charter. After the Informatics Association of Turkey and the Icelandic Computer Society, GI is the third CEPIS member to receive the DiversIT Charter certificate, and the second to achieve the Gold level.
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Accenture Slovakia receives DiversIT Charter Gold Certificate
23 May 2022
Accenture Slovakia has recently received the Gold level certificate of the European Digital Women Diversity (DiversIT) Charter. Accenture Slovakia creates, funds and participates in a wide variety of projects and initiatives to increase the number of women in technology.
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