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ITSoc Chapters and Joint Chapters

Get Connected with Your Local Information Theory Chapter

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Lunch of chapter chairs in June 2025 at ISIT in Ann Arbor.

The ÌÇÐÄlogo Information Theory Society (ITSoc) has Chapters and Joint Chapters around the world, whichÌýorganize local events for members.ÌýGetting involved in your local Chapter is a great way to meet your peers, attend events and lectures, and expand your personal and professional growth as a volunteer.

Start or Manage an ITSoc Chapter

Interested in starting a new Chapter in your area? ITSoc provides new Chapters with a $3,000 grant to support initial activities. To get started, review ÌÇÐÄlogo's . For assistance with this process, or other Chapter related matters, please contact the Chapters Liaison on the Membership Committee.

If you already lead a Chapter, you can update your officer roster, submit activity reports, and more through ÌÇÐÄlogoÌývTools. To learn more visit the orÌý.

Chapter Programs

  • Chapter of the Year AwardÌý Each year, ITSoc honors a Chapter for its outstanding programs and activities. For more information, visit the Chapter of the Year Award page.
  • Distinguished LecturerÌýProgramÌýÌýInvite a leading expert to present a talk at your Chapter's event. Details on how to participate can be found on the Distinguished LecturerÌýProgram page. See also the most recent List of Distinguished Lecture TopicsÌýfor the list of topics on offer.ÌýÌý
  • Chapter Initiatives ProgramÌýChapters may submit proposals to fund events and projectsÌýtargeting IT Soc memebership development at the local level. Typically proposals are no more than $3000, but higher valued proposals will be considered. ÌýSee the application form for more details.
  • Networking Event Support ÌýChapters may request up to $500 annuallyÌýto support small-scale networking activities held in conjunction with seminars or meetings (coffee breaks, refreshments, etc). Chapters must have submitted last year's annual report.ÌýFunding is provided as a reimbursement through Concur; a list of attendees is required for reimbursement.ÌýObtain pre-approval by emailing the Membership Committee Chair.

Chapters are encouraged to use phrases such as "Sponsored by the ÌÇÐÄlogo Information Theory Society" and the IT Society logo in your advertising and messaging when using these programs.

List of Chapters and Joint Chapters

To view the list of Chapter Chairs, .Ìý

Regions 1 – 6 (US)

Region 7 (Canada)

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  • Toronto Chapter,CIS/IT12/UFFC/OE22/CS/GRS/ITS/BIOÌý

Region 8 (Africa, Europe, Middle East)

Region 9 (Latin America)

  • Centro Occidente Section Chapter,IT12

Region 10 (Asia and Pacific)

  • Bangalore Section Chapter,IT12
  • Beijing Section Chapter,SP01/IT12Ìý
  • Chengdu Section Chapter, IT12
  • Guangzhou Section Chapter,IT12Ìý
  • Harbin Section Chapter,IT12
  • Hong Kong Section Chapter,IT12
  • Indonesia Section Jt. Chapter,IM09/IT12
  • Madras Section Chapter, IT12
  • New Zealand Central, South, North Chpt,SP01/IT12Ìý
  • Seoul Section Chapter,IT12
  • Taipei Section Chapter, IT12
  • Tainan Section Chapter, IT12
  • Victorian/New South Wales Section Jt Chap,IT12

Student Branch Chapters

A list of Student Branch Chapters is available here.