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British Computer Society
Founded1957
FounderSir Maurice Wilkes
TypeProfessional Organisation
FocusInformation Technology
Location
  • London, United Kingdom
OriginsLondon Computer Group
Area served
Worldwide
MethodChartered IT status, Industry standards, Conferences, Publications and regulation of ICT education
Members
60,000 in 150 countries[1]
Key people
The Duke of Kent, KG (Patron)
Alastair Revell, President[2]
Rashik Parmar, CEO[3]
Websitewww.bcs.org
Sir Nigel Shadbolt was President of BCS from 2006 to 2007.
Dame Wendy Hall was President of BCS from 2003 to 2004.
Prince Edward, Duke of Kent was President of BCS from 1982 to 1983.
Louis Mountbatten was President of BCS from 1966 to 1967.
Sir Maurice Wilkes served as the first President of BCS in 1957.

The British Computer Society (BCS), branded BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, since 2009, is a professional body and a learned society that represents those working in information technology (IT), computing, software engineering and computer science, both in the United Kingdom and internationally. Founded in 1957, BCS has played an important role in educating and nurturing IT professionals, computer scientists, software engineers, computer engineers, upholding the profession, accrediting chartered IT professional status, and creating a global community active in promoting and furthering the field and practice of computing.

  1. ^ "About us". BCS. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  2. ^ "BCS Honorary officers". BCS. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  3. ^ "Meet our trustees, executives and council". BCS.

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