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IEEE Realigns Geographic Regions, Merging US Regions and Splitting Asia Pacific
Key points
- Region 1 designation will be eliminated.
- Current US Regions 1 and 2 will merge into a new Region 2.
- Current Region 10 (Asia Pacific) will split into two regions.
- Changes take effect January 1, 2028.
Geographic Restructuring Details
IEEE is proceeding with a realignment of its geographic regions. The designation "Region 1" will no longer be used. The current Region 1 (Northeastern U.S.) and current Region 2 (Eastern U.S.) will merge to form a new Region 2, named Region 2 (Northeastern and Eastern U.S.).
Additionally, the current Region 10 (Asia Pacific) will be divided into two distinct regions. The new Region 10 will cover North Asia, while a new Region 11 will encompass South Asia and the Pacific.
Implementation Timeline and Activities
The official effective date for this new regional alignment is January 1, 2028. However, preparatory activities have already begun within IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA) and other IEEE organizational units. These activities include addressing system enhancements, director/director-elect elections, governance updates, communications, and regional finances and offerings.
Membership Impact
The restructuring will not affect individual IEEE memberships. Furthermore, local IEEE sections or chapters will not undergo changes due to this realignment. Work on the transition will continue until the effective date in 2028.
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IEEE is restructuring its geographic regions, effective January 1, 2028. This involves merging the current Region 1 and Region 2 in the US, and dividing the current Region 10 (Asia Pacific) into two new regions, Region 10 (North Asia) and Region 11 (South Asia and Pacific). The changes aim to update the organizational structure without affecting individual memberships or local sections.