With nearly 100,000 members, the IEEE Computer Society is the world's leading organization of computer professionals. Founded in 1946, it is the largest of the 35 societies organized under the umbrella of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

The Computer Society's vision is to be the leading provider of technical information and services to the world's computing professionals.

The society is dedicated to advancing the theory, practice, and application of computer and information processing technology. Through its conferences and tutorials, applications- and research-oriented journals, local and student branch chapters, technical committees, and standards working groups, the society promotes an active exchange of information, ideas, and technological innovation among its members. In addition, it accredits collegiate programs of computer science and engineering in the United States.

The society is uniquely positioned to be a major force in the newly emerging global marketplace. With nearly a third of its members living and working outside the United States, the Computer Society fosters international communication, cooperation, and information exchange. To meet the needs of its members conveniently and efficiently, the society maintains service center offices in Brussels and Tokyo, in addition to its publications office in Los Alamitos, California, and its headquarters office in Washington, DC.