VDE, the Association for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies, is one of the largest technical and scientific associations in Europe with more than 34,000 members. VDE members include not only engineers but also scientists, students, technicians, all important businesses in the electrical, electronic and information technology industry, the electrical utilities, federal authorities and institutions. The VDE is represented throughout Germany on a regional basis by 29 regional societies, and is headquartered in Frankfurt am Main.

Aims and responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Association include

• the ongoing development of electrotechnology, electronics, and information technology, and their related technologies;
• supporting the use of electrotechnology and electronics in mechanical engineering, in manufacturing and process automation, transport and medical technology, etc ;
• the promotion of national and international transfers of technical knowledge;
• continuing education and career development supported by a varied program of congresses, technical symposia and seminars;
• participation in political decision-making in matters regarding education and research;
• the interdisciplinary promotion of scientific knowledge and training.