The International Federation for Information Processing
As part of our efforts to represent our community on a global stage, ITP has been an active member of IFIP, a global ICT community backed by the UN, whose agencies consult IFIP on ICT matters, shaping policies worldwide.
Founded in 1960 by UNESCO, IFIP is a multinational, apolitical ICT organisation. With official Consultative Organization status at the UN (alongside ITU), IFIP plays a key role in influencing global ICT policies and standards.
As an ITP member, you get access to IFIP’s international resources and networks.
IFIP Benefits to ITP Members
Being part of IFIP means you’re connected to a global ICT community that shares the same purpose and objectives as ITP, but on an international scale.
Shape global ICT initiatives: Contribute your expertise and collaborate with leaders and innovators worldwide.
Collaborate without borders: Distance isn’t a barrier, join online or hybrid meetings, conferences, and working groups.
Access world-class knowledge — free: Over 20,000 publications at your fingertips, including the IFIP 60th Anniversary book.
Learn from global solutions: See how other countries are tackling challenges we face in NZ, such as:
Digital tech education in schools
Achieving digital equity
Securing ICT research funding
Attracting post-graduate talent
Growing ICT professionals
Building sustainable funding models
Addressing climate change with ICT
Research Activities: ITP is responsible for appointing the Country Representative for every Technical Committee
Each TC has several Working Groups (WGs); totalling over 100 Working Groups with over 6,000 individuals.
Industry Best Practice Activities include:
IP3 (International Professional Practice Partnership)
IP3 mission is to establish a global partnership that will promote and strengthen the ICT profession and contribute to the development of strong economies.
Digital Equity Committee (& Sustainable Development)
The mission is to initiate, encourage and promote activities by IFIP bodies, IFIP member societies and IFIP volunteers that contribute to achieving digital equity and sustainable development.
IFIP Task Forces, e.g. Climate Change Technology, Sustaining relevant digital inclusive education for young people (5-18 years)
Almost every aspects of IT is covered by IFIP activities making this federation an important voice in the ICT domain, especially in evaluation of the existing issues and future development.
TC1: Foundations of Computer Science
TC2: Software Theory and Practice
TC3: Education
TC5: Information Technology Applications
TC6: Communication Systems
TC7: System Modelling & Optimization
TC8: Information Systems
TC9: ICT and Society
TC10: Computer Systems Technology
TC11: Security and Privacy Protection in Information Processing Systems
TC12: Artificial Intelligence
TC14: Entertainment Computing
Each TC has several Working Groups (WGs); totalling over 100 Working Groups with over 6,000 individuals.
Outcomes from IFIP activities are presented each year in multiple formats:
Briefing papers prepared by Technical Committees, Domain Committees, Digital Equity Committee, and several Task Forces.
Proceedings of international congresses, conferences, and workshops organized by IFIP TCs and Working Groups. Papers are published by Springer, in technical and general journals, plus IFIP’s online library
United Nations events
WSIS (World Summit on Information Society) https://www.itu.int/net4/wsis/forum/2025/en
IFIP conference organisers do not accept sponsorship from commercial organisations; this ensures that IFIP receives no political influence.
How to get involved
Every ITP member can join a Working Group and/or attend a conference
If you would like an introduction, either search the Working Group list of participants for a New Zealand or Australian member, and get in touch, or contact Lech Janczewski or Liz Eastwood. Technical Committee websites can be accessed here: https://www.ifip.org/tcs-at-a-glance/ . Conferences are listed here: https://www.ifip.org/listevents/ifip-events/
Every ITP member can join a Task Force , Digital Equity activity or IP3 activity.
If you would like an introduction, contact Liz Eastwood Elizabeth.Eastwood@itp.nz