About ACM

ACM brings together computing educators, researchers, and professionals to inspire dialogue, share resources, and address the field's challenges. As the world’s largest computing society, ACM strengthens the profession's collective voice through strong leadership, promotion of the highest standards, and recognition of technical excellence. ACM supports the professional growth of its members by providing opportunities for life‐long learning, career development, and professional networking.

About ACM-W

ACM-W advocates internationally for the full engagement of women in all aspects of the computing field, providing a wide range of programs and services to ACM members and working in the larger community to advance the contributions of technical women.

Mission

ACM is a global scientific and educational organization dedicated to advancing the art, science, engineering, and application of computing, serving both professional and public interests by fostering the open exchange of information and by promoting the highest professional and ethical standards.

Vision

ACM will continue to be the premiere global computing society.

Core Values

• Technical excellence
• Education and technical advancement
• Ethical computing and technology for positive impact
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

2021–2025 Goals

• Providing a sustainably open Digital Library in 2025 to increase the visibility and accessibility of the community’s research.
• Continuing to diversify the ACM global community, providing a welcoming community for all.
• Providing the world’s leading venues (conferences, publications, magazines) for research that shapes the future of computing and careers of those in computing.
• Defining enlightened educational frameworks and resources for students and professionals to advance understanding, learning, and evolving of computing and computer science.
• Educating the public and policy makers on the benefits, potential, limits, and pitfalls of computing and computer science.
• Promoting the development and use of environmentally sustainable computing technologies and the adoption of environmentally responsible professional practices.
• Promoting ethical computing to make a positive impact across the global computing community.