Focus on the heart of ICT innovation and its role in our society, now and in the future Focus on the heart of ICT innovation and its role in our society, now and in the future

About

IPN brings together scientists in the academic ICT domain and serves as the leading authority on future needs, opportunities, and research priorities within ICT science. The platform strengthens academic research and education in ICT by fostering a national community and developing policies that advance the field.

Vision

IPN unites, strengthens and advocates curiosity driven as well as use-inspired academic research and education on ICT in The Netherlands, to face the (ICT) challenges of today and tomorrow to ensure a bright and sustainable future for our digital society.

Mission

IPN is a platform that unites and represents scientists in the academic ICT field and acts as a single point of contact for all matters relating to ICT innovation and its importance for our current and future society. IPN builds and maintains a national community, and develops policy to advance the field. The platform actively enhances diversity, equity and inclusion by stimulating the participation of women and minority communities in ICT.

Groups

The Special Interest Groups (SIGS) of IPN are communities within the larger IPN organisation with a shared interest in advancing a specific area of knowledge, learning or technology where members cooperate to affect or to produce solutions within their particular field, and may communicate, meet, and organise conferences. The IPN Working Groups WGS, composed of and chaired by IPN members, perform activities related to the multiple specific topics that affect the ICT research field. The members within the working group work together to be able to exert influence by communicating, organizing meetings and conferences.

Organisation

IPN is a platform with a board, members and supporters. The platform is supported by The Dutch Science Council (NWO).

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