IEEE Member and Geographic Activities

Region Realignment

What is Region Realignment?

There are currently 10 IEEE Regions. A Region serves as a fundamental operating organization unit established by the MGA (Member and Geographic Activities) Board. Its primary purpose is for effective management and administration, representing the interests and needs of IEEE members with a designated territory, which may consist of part or all of one or more countries. Regions play a crucial role in fulfilling the missions of IEEE, ensuring responsive and locally tailored support for members across diverse geographic landscapes.

 Over the last couple of years, IEEE analyzed its current region and geographic unit structure to ensure there is equitable representation across its global membership. IEEE’s evolving membership demographics have shown a shift with more than 50% of members residing in Regions outside of US. Moving towards a more equitable representation for its members on the MGA and IEEE Boards,  the IEEE has approved a realignment of its Regions, which reduces the number of US Regions from 6 to 5 and splits the current Region 10 into two separate Regions. Beginning January 1, 2028, Regions 1 and 2 will combine to form a new Region 2 (Northeastern & Eastern USA) and Region 10 will split into two separate Regions, Region 10 (North Asia) and Region 11 (South Asia & Pacific)

 

When Does Region Realignment Go Into Effect?

 

January 1, 2028

 

What are the specific changes that will occur due to Region Realignment?

 

  • The Region 1 designation will no longer be used
  • The new Region 2 will be called Region 2 (Northeastern and Eastern USA) and will be a merger of what is currently Region 1 Northeastern USA) and Region 2
  • Current Region 10 (Asia Pacific) will be divided into two separate regions
  • The new Region 10 will be called Region 10 (North Asia)
  • The new Region 11 will be called Region 11 (South Asia and Pacific)

 

What Will The IEEE Regional Map Look Like After Region Realignment? 

 

new_region_realignment_map.png

Region Realignment Actions Completed To Date



Governance Updates

 

IEEE Bylaw Change Approved - Approval Created Path for Region Realignment

 

Creation of Zones for Region 8 & 10 - Allowed for Additional Regional Representatives (Regions 8&10) to MGA Board

 

IEEE Election Schedule Changes Approved - Approval Created Path for Region Realignment

Director-Elect Election Schedule for Regions 1 & 2

Director-Elect Election Schedule for  Regions 10 & 11

 

Communications

 

The Institute - September 2022

“IEEE Is Working to Reconfigure Its Geographic Regions”

 

The Institute - February 2023

“IEEE is Realigning Its Geographic Regions - 6 US region will be consolidated into 5 and IEEE Region 10 will split into 2”



The Institute - September 2024

“How Region Realignment Will Impact IEEE Elections>Regions 2 and 10 will be affected”