4: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
Founded: 1947
Headquarters: New York City, United States
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) is the world’s largest computing society, dedicated to advancing the field of computer science and technology. Founded at the dawn of the computer age, ACM boasts a global membership of over 100,000 professionals from academia, industry and research institutions.
ACM’s reach extends far and wide, with regional councils in Europe, India and China, fostering networking opportunities and promoting computing’s critical technical, educational and social issues worldwide. Through its Special Interest Groups, chapters, conferences, publications and prestigious awards like the A.M. Turing Award, ACM facilitates knowledge sharing, professional development and recognition of excellence in the computing field.
With a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, ACM embraces a broad spectrum of computing disciplines and advocates for the full engagement of underrepresented groups. By bringing together educators, researchers and practitioners, ACM serves as a powerful voice and tireless advocate for the computing profession, shaping public policy and driving innovation for the benefit of society.