Strong leadership is essential for IEEE to advance technology for humanity. The organization depends on the dedicated service of its volunteers to advance its mission.

Each year, the Nominations and Appointments (N&A) Committee is responsible for recommending candidates to the Board of Directors and the IEEE Assembly for volunteer leadership positions, including president-elect, corporate officers, committee chairs, and committee members. See below for the complete list.

By nominating qualified, experienced, committed volunteers, you help ensure continuity, good governance, and thoughtful decision-making at the highest levels of the organization. We encourage nominators to take a deliberate approach and align nominations with each candidate’s demonstrated experience and the specific qualifications of the role.

To nominate a person for a position, complete this form.

The N&A Committee is currently seeking nominees for the following positions:

2028 IEEE President-Elect (who will be elected in 2027 and will serve as President in 2029 )

2027 IEEE Corporate Officers

• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Vice President, Educational Activities
• Vice President, Publication Services and Products

2027 IEEE Committees Chairs and Members

• Audit
• Awards Board
• Collaboration and Engagement
• Conduct Review
• Election Oversight
• Employee Benefits and Compensation
• Ethics and Member Conduct
• European Public Policy
• Fellow
• Fellow Nominations and Appointments
• Governance
• History
• Humanitarian Technologies Board
• Industry Engagement
• Innovations (formerly New Initiatives)
• Nominations and Appointments
• Public Visibility
• Tellers

Deadlines for nominations

15 March

Vice President, Educational Activities
Vice President, Publication Services and Products
Committee Chairs

15 June

President-Elect
Secretary
Treasurer
Committee Members

Deadlines for self-nominations

30 March

Vice President, Educational Activities
Vice President, Publication Services and Products
Committee Chairs

30 June

President-Elect
Secretary
Treasurer
Committee Members

Who can nominate

Anyone may submit a nomination. Self-nominations are encouraged. Nominators need not be IEEE members, but nominees must meet specific qualifications. An IEEE organizational unit may submit recommendations endorsed by its governing body or the body’s designee.

A person may be nominated for more than one position, however nominators are encouraged to focus on positions that align closely with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Nominators need not contact their nominees before submitting the form. The IEEE N&A committee will contact eligible nominees for the required documentation and for their interest and willingness to be considered for the position.

How to nominate

For information about the positions, including qualifications, estimates of the time required by each position during the term of office, and the nomination process check the IEEE Nominations and Appointments Committee website. To nominate a person for a position, complete this form.

Nominating tips

Make sure to check eligibility requirements on the N&A committee website before submitting a nomination as those that do not meet the stated requirements will not be advanced.

Volunteers with relevant prior experience in lower-level IEEE committees and units are recommended by the committee more often than volunteers without such experience.

Individuals recommended for president-elect and corporate officer positions are more likely to be recommended if they possess a strong track record of leadership, governance experience, and relevant accomplishments within and outside IEEE. Recommended president-elect candidates must have served on the IEEE Board of Directors for at least one year.

Contact nominations@ieee.org with any questions.

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