IEEE Computer Society
2025 Vision and Future
Hironori Washizaki
IEEE Computer Society 2025 President
Waseda University, Professor
IEEE-CS SYP Fireside Fusion, September 19th 2024
Agenda
• IEEE-CS and my journey
• Goal 1. Engage more students and early career professionals
• Goal 2. Engage more industry individuals and organizations
• Goal 3. Lead the way in new technical areas
IEEE Computer Society: Empowering Computer Science and Engineering
Professionals to Fuel Continued Advancement
My journey around IEEE-CS
’06 ~
Supporting
conferences (e.g.,
IEEE/ACM ASE’06)
’02 ~
Attending/presenting
at conferences
(e.g., IEEE Metrics’03)
’16 ~
Organizing conferences
(e.g., IEEE ICST’17 PC-
Chair)
’11 ~
Operating local chapter
(e.g., CS Japan Chapter
Chair ‘15)
’18 ~
Leading program board
activities (e.g., PEAB
committee Chair ‘18)
’21 ~
Leading the
society at BoG
(e.g., PEAB VP ‘21)
IEEE Computer Society Strategic Plan
Strategic Goals for the Society – What we want to achieve
• Goal 1. Engage more students and early career professionals
• Goal 2. Engage more industry individuals and organizations
• Goal 3. Lead the way in new technical areas
Strategic Themes for the Society – How the Society needs to work
• Theme 1. Empower and diversify volunteer base
• Theme 2. Enable nimbleness in execution
• Theme 3. Maintain focus on diversity and inclusion
Agenda
• IEEE-CS and my journey
• Goal 1. Engage more students and early career professionals
• Goal 2. Engage more industry individuals and organizations
• Goal 3. Lead the way in new technical areas
Goal 1. Engage more students and early career professionals
How can we provide greater values and continuous supports to grow long-standing
relationships and retain younger generations in professional organization?
• Student & Young Professional Activities (SYP)
• Mentorship and networking
• Scholarship, awards and competitions
• CS Juniors
SYP Activities
Mentorship
Scholarship
& awards
9
K-12 students
CS Juniors CS Members
incl. K-12 teachers
mentoring
A2. CS Ambassadors
CS Mentors
Non-CS-Members
incl. K-12 teachers
mentoring
recruiting recruiting
Learning
opportunities
upgrading
certified
Networking
involved
Competition
CS
Mexico
IEEE SSIT STEM Workshop in
Tonantzintla sponsored by IEEE CS
Juniors Program (Sep 17th, 2024)
Uruguay
IEEE Computer Society Junior
Program 2024 Montevideo
(Oct – 8th, 2024)
https://espaciociencia.uy/visita/
https://attend.ieee.org/istas-2024/stem-workshop/
Agenda
• IEEE-CS and my journey
• Goal 1. Engage more students and early career professionals
• Goal 2. Engage more industry individuals and organizations
• Goal 3. Lead the way in new technical areas
Goal 2. Engage more industry individuals and organizations
• Technical committees and local chapters
(for professionals and students)
• Magazines and journals
• Standards and ethics
• Technical conferences and events
• Mentorship (professionals-professionals
and professionals-students)
• Sponsorship
• Body of knowledge and frameworks:
SWEBOK, SWECOM, EITBOK
• Education, career development and
certifications
Paper
Standard Source
Data
Virtual collaboration
XR and AI
Digital-twin
…….
Physical collaboration
Researchers
Practitioners
Citizens
Executable
knowledge-
base
Virtual
research
verse
Physical
world
How can we provide greater values and grow partnerships with
industry organizations?
Knowledge Area
Topic Topic
Reference
Material
Body of Knowledge Skills Competencies Jobs / Roles
SWEBOK
Software Engineering Professional Certifications
SWECOM
EITBOK
Learning courses
13
Guide to the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge (SWEBOK)
https://www.computer.org/education/bodies-of-knowledge/software-engineering
• Guiding researchers and practitioners to identify and have
common understanding on “generally-accepted-knowledge”
in software engineering
• Foundations for certifications and educational curriculum
• ‘01 v1, ‘04 v2, ‘05 ISO adoption, ‘14 v3, ’24 v4 soon!
Mainframe
70’s –
Early 80’s
Late 80’s -
Early 90’s
Late 90’s -
Early 00’s
Late 00’s -
Early 10’s
PC,
Client &
server
Internet
Ubiquitous
computing
Late 10’s -
Early 20’s
IoT,
Big data,
AI
Structured
programming
Waterfall
Formalization
Design
Program
generation
Maturity
Management
Object-oriented
Req. eng.
Modeling
Verification
Reuse
Model-driven
Product-line
Global & open
Value-based
Systems eng.
Agile
Iterative &
incremental
DevOps
Empirical
Data-driven
Continuous
SE and IoT
SE and AI
SWEBOK V1
SWEBOK V2
SWEBOK V3
SWEBOK V4
SWEBOK Evolution from V3 to V4
• Modern engineering, practice update, BOK grows and recently developed areas
Requirements
Design
Construction
Testing
Maintenance
Configuration Management
Engineering Management
Process
Models and Methods
Quality
Professional Practice
Economics
Computing Foundations
Mathematical Foundations
Engineering Foundations
Requirements
Architecture
Design
Construction
Testing
Operations
Maintenance
Configuration Management
Engineering Management
Process
Models and Methods
Quality
Security
Professional Practice
Economics
Computing Foundations
Mathematical Foundations
Engineering Foundations
V3 V4
Agile,
DevOps
AI for SE,
SE for AI Software
engineering
AI
AI for SE
SE for AI
SWEBOK Guide v4 Webinar Series
• https://jp.ieee.org/files/Flyer_SWEBOK%204th%20Edition%20Content%20
and%20Usage-v2.pdf
• The editors who have edited knowledge areas will briefly explain each
corresponding knowledge area's essence and major updates directly.
• No.1, 26th September, 1:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTC
• Introduction, Software Requirements (Chapter 1) , Software Architecture (2),
Software Design (3), Software Construction (4)
• No.2, 23rd October, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTC
• Software Testing (5), Software Engineering Operations (6), Software Maintenance (7),
Software Configuration Management (8), Software Engineering Management (9)
• No.3, 27th November 1:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTC
• Software Engineering Models and Methods (11), Software Quality (12), Software
Security (13), Software Engineering Professional Practice (14), IEEE and ISO/IEC
Standards Supporting SWEBOK (Appendix B)
• No.4, 9th December, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTC
• Software Engineering Process (10), Software Engineering Economics (15), Computing
Foundations (16), Mathematical Foundations (17), Engineering Foundations (18)
https://www.computer.org/volunteering/volunteer-with-us/se-certification-analyst
Software Engineering Certification Programs
Agenda
• IEEE-CS and my journey
• Goal 1. Engage more students and early career professionals
• Goal 2. Engage more industry individuals and organizations
• Goal 3. Lead the way in new technical areas
Goal 3. Lead the way in new technical areas
• Technical committees and
local chapters (for
professionals and
students)
• Magazines and journals
• Standards and ethics
• Technical conferences and
events: E.g., cross-discip
• Leaders forums and
summits (particularly
around AI)
• Technology Predictions
How can we serve as a proactive bridge between cutting-edge research and the
realities of industry and society to keep them up to date with emerging techs?
https://ieeesustaintechexpo.org/
Santa Clara Marriott (June 11-12)
https://ieee-ras.conferences.computer.org/
Turin (Dec 5-6)
https://join.computer.org/
ras_automotive_alerts/
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS)
IEEE CS Technology Prediction
Team (Chair: Dejan Milojicic)
22
Megatrends in IEEE Future Direction 2023 and IEEE-CS Technology Predictions 2024
IEEE CS Technology Prediction Team (Chair: Dejan Milojicic) https://www.computer.org/resources/2024-top-technology-predictions
• AGI technologies are
deeply entangled with
socio, economic, and
ecological aspects.
Next Gen AI
Generative AI
applications
Metaverse
Low power AI
accelerator
IEEE CS Technology Predictions 2024
Chance of success higher
than impact on humanity
Impact on humanity
higher than chance of
success (worth investing in)
IEEE CS Technology Prediction Team (Chair: Dejan Milojicic) https://www.computer.org/resources/2024-top-technology-predictions
“If you want to go fast, go alone.
If you want to go far, go together.” (African Proverb)
• Participate, volunteer, bring
your voices and ideas.
• Your visible feedback and
action will shape the Society
to change the world and
contribute to humanity.
https://pixnio.com/ja/media/ja-2935510

IEEE Computer Society 2025 Vision and Future

  • 1.
    IEEE Computer Society 2025Vision and Future Hironori Washizaki IEEE Computer Society 2025 President Waseda University, Professor IEEE-CS SYP Fireside Fusion, September 19th 2024
  • 2.
    Agenda • IEEE-CS andmy journey • Goal 1. Engage more students and early career professionals • Goal 2. Engage more industry individuals and organizations • Goal 3. Lead the way in new technical areas
  • 3.
    IEEE Computer Society:Empowering Computer Science and Engineering Professionals to Fuel Continued Advancement
  • 5.
    My journey aroundIEEE-CS ’06 ~ Supporting conferences (e.g., IEEE/ACM ASE’06) ’02 ~ Attending/presenting at conferences (e.g., IEEE Metrics’03) ’16 ~ Organizing conferences (e.g., IEEE ICST’17 PC- Chair) ’11 ~ Operating local chapter (e.g., CS Japan Chapter Chair ‘15) ’18 ~ Leading program board activities (e.g., PEAB committee Chair ‘18) ’21 ~ Leading the society at BoG (e.g., PEAB VP ‘21)
  • 6.
    IEEE Computer SocietyStrategic Plan Strategic Goals for the Society – What we want to achieve • Goal 1. Engage more students and early career professionals • Goal 2. Engage more industry individuals and organizations • Goal 3. Lead the way in new technical areas Strategic Themes for the Society – How the Society needs to work • Theme 1. Empower and diversify volunteer base • Theme 2. Enable nimbleness in execution • Theme 3. Maintain focus on diversity and inclusion
  • 7.
    Agenda • IEEE-CS andmy journey • Goal 1. Engage more students and early career professionals • Goal 2. Engage more industry individuals and organizations • Goal 3. Lead the way in new technical areas
  • 8.
    Goal 1. Engagemore students and early career professionals How can we provide greater values and continuous supports to grow long-standing relationships and retain younger generations in professional organization? • Student & Young Professional Activities (SYP) • Mentorship and networking • Scholarship, awards and competitions • CS Juniors SYP Activities Mentorship Scholarship & awards
  • 9.
    9 K-12 students CS JuniorsCS Members incl. K-12 teachers mentoring A2. CS Ambassadors CS Mentors Non-CS-Members incl. K-12 teachers mentoring recruiting recruiting Learning opportunities upgrading certified Networking involved Competition CS
  • 10.
    Mexico IEEE SSIT STEMWorkshop in Tonantzintla sponsored by IEEE CS Juniors Program (Sep 17th, 2024) Uruguay IEEE Computer Society Junior Program 2024 Montevideo (Oct – 8th, 2024) https://espaciociencia.uy/visita/ https://attend.ieee.org/istas-2024/stem-workshop/
  • 11.
    Agenda • IEEE-CS andmy journey • Goal 1. Engage more students and early career professionals • Goal 2. Engage more industry individuals and organizations • Goal 3. Lead the way in new technical areas
  • 12.
    Goal 2. Engagemore industry individuals and organizations • Technical committees and local chapters (for professionals and students) • Magazines and journals • Standards and ethics • Technical conferences and events • Mentorship (professionals-professionals and professionals-students) • Sponsorship • Body of knowledge and frameworks: SWEBOK, SWECOM, EITBOK • Education, career development and certifications Paper Standard Source Data Virtual collaboration XR and AI Digital-twin ……. Physical collaboration Researchers Practitioners Citizens Executable knowledge- base Virtual research verse Physical world How can we provide greater values and grow partnerships with industry organizations?
  • 13.
    Knowledge Area Topic Topic Reference Material Bodyof Knowledge Skills Competencies Jobs / Roles SWEBOK Software Engineering Professional Certifications SWECOM EITBOK Learning courses 13 Guide to the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge (SWEBOK) https://www.computer.org/education/bodies-of-knowledge/software-engineering • Guiding researchers and practitioners to identify and have common understanding on “generally-accepted-knowledge” in software engineering • Foundations for certifications and educational curriculum • ‘01 v1, ‘04 v2, ‘05 ISO adoption, ‘14 v3, ’24 v4 soon!
  • 14.
    Mainframe 70’s – Early 80’s Late80’s - Early 90’s Late 90’s - Early 00’s Late 00’s - Early 10’s PC, Client & server Internet Ubiquitous computing Late 10’s - Early 20’s IoT, Big data, AI Structured programming Waterfall Formalization Design Program generation Maturity Management Object-oriented Req. eng. Modeling Verification Reuse Model-driven Product-line Global & open Value-based Systems eng. Agile Iterative & incremental DevOps Empirical Data-driven Continuous SE and IoT SE and AI SWEBOK V1 SWEBOK V2 SWEBOK V3 SWEBOK V4
  • 15.
    SWEBOK Evolution fromV3 to V4 • Modern engineering, practice update, BOK grows and recently developed areas Requirements Design Construction Testing Maintenance Configuration Management Engineering Management Process Models and Methods Quality Professional Practice Economics Computing Foundations Mathematical Foundations Engineering Foundations Requirements Architecture Design Construction Testing Operations Maintenance Configuration Management Engineering Management Process Models and Methods Quality Security Professional Practice Economics Computing Foundations Mathematical Foundations Engineering Foundations V3 V4 Agile, DevOps AI for SE, SE for AI Software engineering AI AI for SE SE for AI
  • 16.
    SWEBOK Guide v4Webinar Series • https://jp.ieee.org/files/Flyer_SWEBOK%204th%20Edition%20Content%20 and%20Usage-v2.pdf • The editors who have edited knowledge areas will briefly explain each corresponding knowledge area's essence and major updates directly. • No.1, 26th September, 1:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTC • Introduction, Software Requirements (Chapter 1) , Software Architecture (2), Software Design (3), Software Construction (4) • No.2, 23rd October, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTC • Software Testing (5), Software Engineering Operations (6), Software Maintenance (7), Software Configuration Management (8), Software Engineering Management (9) • No.3, 27th November 1:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTC • Software Engineering Models and Methods (11), Software Quality (12), Software Security (13), Software Engineering Professional Practice (14), IEEE and ISO/IEC Standards Supporting SWEBOK (Appendix B) • No.4, 9th December, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM UTC • Software Engineering Process (10), Software Engineering Economics (15), Computing Foundations (16), Mathematical Foundations (17), Engineering Foundations (18)
  • 17.
  • 18.
    Agenda • IEEE-CS andmy journey • Goal 1. Engage more students and early career professionals • Goal 2. Engage more industry individuals and organizations • Goal 3. Lead the way in new technical areas
  • 19.
    Goal 3. Leadthe way in new technical areas • Technical committees and local chapters (for professionals and students) • Magazines and journals • Standards and ethics • Technical conferences and events: E.g., cross-discip • Leaders forums and summits (particularly around AI) • Technology Predictions How can we serve as a proactive bridge between cutting-edge research and the realities of industry and society to keep them up to date with emerging techs?
  • 20.
    https://ieeesustaintechexpo.org/ Santa Clara Marriott(June 11-12) https://ieee-ras.conferences.computer.org/ Turin (Dec 5-6) https://join.computer.org/ ras_automotive_alerts/ Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability (RAS)
  • 21.
    IEEE CS TechnologyPrediction Team (Chair: Dejan Milojicic)
  • 22.
    22 Megatrends in IEEEFuture Direction 2023 and IEEE-CS Technology Predictions 2024 IEEE CS Technology Prediction Team (Chair: Dejan Milojicic) https://www.computer.org/resources/2024-top-technology-predictions • AGI technologies are deeply entangled with socio, economic, and ecological aspects. Next Gen AI Generative AI applications Metaverse Low power AI accelerator
  • 23.
    IEEE CS TechnologyPredictions 2024 Chance of success higher than impact on humanity Impact on humanity higher than chance of success (worth investing in) IEEE CS Technology Prediction Team (Chair: Dejan Milojicic) https://www.computer.org/resources/2024-top-technology-predictions
  • 24.
    “If you wantto go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” (African Proverb) • Participate, volunteer, bring your voices and ideas. • Your visible feedback and action will shape the Society to change the world and contribute to humanity. https://pixnio.com/ja/media/ja-2935510