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We proudly represent a global network of engineers, practitioners and academics—27,000+ members strong, spanning the globe in 140 countries—contributing our talents to the continual innovation of technology in communication. We are engineering professionals with a singular purpose: to better humanity through advancements in communications and networking technology.
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IEEE ComSoc Training
IEEE ComSoc Training provides the resources and tools you need to advance your career. Our in-depth training courses cover a wide variety of current topics in communications technology and offers the most up-to-date technical content available anywhere.
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IEEE GLOBECOM 2019
The IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM 2019) will be held on December 9-13, 2019 in Waikoloa, Hawaii. Themed “Revolutionizing Communications,” this flagship conference of the IEEE Communications Society will feature a comprehensive high-quality technical program and a content-rich Industry program with expected attendance of more than 2,000 professionals, experts and innovators.
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Global Communications Newsletter (GCN)
June 2019 issue now available. Featured articles on Distinguished Lecturer Tour in Latin America, November 2018, IEEE ComSoc Nigeria Chapter, and IEEE Malaysia ComSoc/VTS Joint Chapter.
2020 ComSoc Candidate Recommendation
Recommend President-Elect and Member-at-Large candidates for consideration by the Nominations & Elections Committee (NEC) for the 2020 election.
IEEE ComSoc Student Competition
The Communication Technology Changing the World competition recognizes students who develop notable projects that demonstrate the use of communication technology to improve human lives.
Upcoming ComSoc Conferences & Events
Network with leading experts and like-minded ICT engineers in communications technology at our worldwide conferences and events.
IEEE IWQoS 2019
IEEE Workshop on Quality of Service 2019
24 - 25 June 2019 • Phoenix , United States
IEEE LANMAN 2019
IEEE International Symposium on Local and Metropolitan Area Networks 2019
1 - 3 July 2019 • Paris , France
IEEE/CIC ICCC 2019
IEEE/CIC International Conference on Communications in China 2019
11 - 13 August 2019 • Changchun Shi , China
Publications
Get access to timely, in-depth, highly-technical publications on a variety of communications topics shaping the industry as we know it. Through IEEE Communications Society publications, we deliver timely, in-depth, highly technical information on a wide variety of communications topics that directly impact business, further research and ultimately, improve the way humans communicate with each other.
Comsoc Training Courses
Become a sought after professional in your field. Advance your knowledge, skills and experience through participation in IEEE ComSoc’s training opportunities.
Beyond LTE: LTE Advanced, LTE Advanced Pro and 5G
Understand the future of wireless; scenarios, requirements, and envisioned applications for 5G; and the technologies being researched and developed for 5G.
26 June 2019 - 9:00 am to 4:30 pm EDT
Wireless for the Internet of Things
Build the skills to create products for use with IoT applications, regardless of chosen platform.
17 July 2019 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm EDT
Introduction to MIMO
Learn about MIMO theory and use as well as its application in Wi-Fi and 4G cellular (LTE).
24 July 2019 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm EDT
Wireless Evolution of the Overall Network Architecture
Understand the strategy behind wireless architecture direction in the industry and discover how today’s architectures continue to evolve towards a more enhanced connected world.
7 August 2019 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm EDT
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IEEE ComSoc Best Reading in Polar Coding
Read this selection of articles, papers and books summarizing the theoretical foundations of polarization theory, the construction and decoding of practical polar codes, as well as some generalized polar codes.
IEEE Communications Technology News
Preparing the Ground for Drone Communications
In this month’s article, colleagues from industry and academia explore the rise of vertical dimension in wireless communications.
IEEE ComSoc Tech Focus
Featured Technology: Low-Latency Communications
Enjoy free access to papers from IEEE Communications Society publications and conferences.
Nominate a Candidate for the Career and Service Awards
Do you know an IEEE ComSoc member or ICT engineering professional making an impact in our industry? Are you making a significant contribution to our field? Nominate a peer for an IEEE ComSoc Award now.
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