The Center for Advanced Communication Policy (CACP) in Ivan Allen College’s School of Public Policy launched Georgia Tech as the southeastern hub for international interdisciplinary IT networking August 18-19.

CACP is establishing on campus the US Southeast Regional Group of the BCS, Chartered Institute for IT. BCS is a 70,000 member interdisciplinary IT professional association centered in Europe, Southeast Asia, India, and Hong Kong. It is well-known internationally for success in linking academia and industry to create global networking connections for its membership.

“Georgia Tech is a good place to house BCS for the Southeast because of our leadership in wireless, disability technologies, and computer science, as well as our large community of international students,” said CACP Executive Director Helena Mitchell.

The inaugural event was intended as a springboard for building a strong regional group from IT entities across campus. BCS’ more than 50 specialty groups include Open Source, Green IT, E-Women, Security, and Artificial Intelligence.

Those interested in learning more about campus leadership may contact CACP.