EUREL
 | |
| Established | 1972 |
|---|---|
| Founded at | Switzerland |
| Type | Nonprofit, Non-governmental |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Professional association |
| Headquarters | Brussels, Belgium |
Region served | Europe |
Official language | English |
Secretary General | Andreas Landwehr[1] |
| Website |
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EUREL (Convention of National Associations of Electrical Engineers of Europe) is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization incorporating member associations in countries across greater Europe. EUREL has set its objectives to facilitate the exchange of information and to foster a wider dissemination of scientific, technical and related knowledge relevant to electrical engineering, as well as standardization in the field of electrical engineering.[2][3]
Viewed in the 1980s as "the European counterpart to IEEE",[4] EUREL co-organized a range of events with IEEE, including many years of EUROCON — the European Conference on Electrotechnics.[5][6]
Despite expansion over the years to Eastern Europe and beyond,[7] the organization that started in 1972 as the Convention of National Societies of Electrical Engineers of Western Europe, saw a certain decline in its membership in the new millennium, and as of April 2016 it encompassed associations from 10 countries.[8]
EUREL's headquarters are located in Brussels, Belgium.[1]
Mission
The mission of the Convention of National Associations of Electrical Engineers of Europe is to:[9]
- Facilitate the exchange of information and foster a wider dissemination of scientific, technical and other information relevant to electrical engineering as well as standardization between members and other interested bodies.
- Represent members with regional, national and international authorities, organizations or agencies, public or private.
- Foster multilateral cooperation between member associations and with other interested bodies, each association retaining its independence.
Programs
The EUREL international programs include project groups, professional events and specialized industry taskforces, as well as representation with the European Union. Some notable examples include:
- Electrical Power Vision 2040 for Europe[10][11]
- Energy Transition for Europe[12]
- International Conference on the Detection of Abandoned Land Mines[13]
- European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC)[14]
- International Conference on Radio Spectrum Conservation Techniques[15]
- European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EUCAP)[16]
The EUREL Young Engineers' Panel (YEP) organizes events for students and young professionals in the field of electrical engineering, such as the Young Engineer Seminar (YES)[17] and the International Management Cup (IMC).[18][19]
Member associations
EUREL has always accepted only national electrical egineering organizations as its members, and has kept its supraorganization structure.[20] Members of EUREL take part in the organization's international programs, enjoy the services of the office of EUREL's secretary general, and may take advantage of reciprocal benefits with other participating associations (e.g. events, discounts, and the use of libraries and conference rooms).[21]
The EUREL member network comprises the following national associations:[8]
| Country | Association |
|---|---|
 Austria | OVE (Österreichischer Verband für Elektrotechnik) |
 Bulgaria | CEEC (Union of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications) |
 Germany | VDE (Verband der Elektrotechnik, Elektronik und Informationstechnik) |
 Israel | SEEEI (Society of Electrical and Electronics Engineers in Israel) |
 Poland | SEP (Stowarzyszenie Elektryków Polskich) |
 Portugal | OE (Ordem dos Engenheiros) |
 Romania | SIER (Societatea Inginerilor Energeticieni din România) |
 Slovenia | EZS (Elektrotehniška zveza Slovenije) |
 Sweden | SER (Svenska Elektro- och Dataingenjörers Riksförening) |
 Switzerland | Electrosuisse (Verband für Elektro-, Energie- und Informationstechnik) |
See also
- IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
- FEANI (European Federation of National Engineering Associations)
- EESTEC (Electrical Engineering Students' European Association)
References
- 1 2 "European Trade Organisations". Directorate-General for Trade, European Commission. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ↑ "VDE-Präsidiumsmitglied zum EUREL-Präsidenten gewählt" [VDE Board Member Appointed EUREL President] (in German). VDE. October 7, 2013.
- ↑ "EUREL Statutes". EUREL. February 10, 2012.
- ↑ "Chapter 7: Professional Organizations". Information Technology Atlas - Europe. IOS Press B.V., Amsterdam; Wedgwood & Co. Ltd., London. January 1990. p. 354. ISBN 9051990316.
- ↑ Kaiser, W.A. (September 1980). "EUROCON '80". IEEE Communications Magazine. IEEE. p. 66.
- ↑ Blachnan, Nelson M. (June 1977). "Electrical Engineering". European Scientific Notes (PDF) (Report). U.S. Office of Naval Research, London. p. 224.
IEEE-EUREL-URSI EUROCON ‘77 — Communications
- ↑ Lonsdale, R.W.A. (February 1983). "What is EUREL?". Journal of the Institution of Electronic and Radio Engineers. Australia: IERE. 53 (2): 45.
- 1 2 "EUREL Member Associations". EUREL. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
- ↑ "EUREL Homepage". EUREL. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
- ↑ Schröppel, W. (May 2013). "Electrical Power Vision 2040 for Europe — a EUREL study". e & i (Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik). Springer Vienna. 130 (3): 93–96.
- ↑ "EUREL Studie — Electrical Power Vision 2040 for Europe" [EUREL Study — Electrical Power Vision 2040 for Europe] (in German). VDE. May 15, 2013.
- ↑ Schröppel, Wolfgang (January 2014). Kreusel, Jochen, ed. "EUREL Task Force „Energy Transition for Europe: Need or Illusion?"" (PDF). ETG Mitgliederinformation. Frankfurt, Germany: Verband der Elektrotechnik, Elektronik und Informationstechnik - VDE: 34–35.
- ↑ EUREL International Conference on The Detection Of Abandoned Land Mines: A Humanitarian Imperative Seeking A Technical Solution. Edinburgh, UK: IET. October 1996. ISBN 0-85296-669-5.
- ↑ Roman, Paul (February 1987). "Physics". European Science Notes (PDF) (Report). U.S. Office of Naval Research, London. p. 261.
Optical Communication Conference Draws Crowds to Barcelona
- ↑ Sokol, George (December 1980). Report on International Conference on Radio Spectrum Conservation Techniques (PDF) (Report). U.S. Office of Naval Research, London. p. 1.
- ↑ "EUCAP - European Conference on Antennas and Propagation". EUREL. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
- ↑ "Eurel Young Engineers Seminar". Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (in German). Frankfurt, Germany. September 2000. (subscription required (help)).
- ↑ "Schweizer Team gewinnt International Management Cup der Eurel" [Swiss Team Wins the EUREL International Management Cup] (in German). The Journal of Electrosuisse and VSE. September 29, 2014.
- ↑ Press, Viva Sarah (September 13, 2012). "BGU students head to EUREL Cup". ISRAEL21c.
- ↑ Vinsen, Sarah (January 2005). "Chapter 13: Professional Societies". In MacLeod, Roderick; Corlett, Jim. Information Sources in Engineering (4th ed.). Munich: K.G. Saur Verlag GmbH. p. 251. ISBN 3-598-24442-8.
- ↑ "Advantages of a membership in EUREL" (PDF). EUREL. February 2012.