British Computer Society

British Computer Society
FormationOctober 14, 1957 (1957-10-14)
Founded2 May 1957 (1957-05-02)
FounderSir Maurice Wilkes
TypeProfessional Organisation
Location
  • London, United Kingdom
OriginsLondon Computer Group
Region served
Worldwide
MethodChartered IT status, Industry standards, Conferences, Publications and regulation of ICT education
Members60,000 in 150 countries
Key people
The Duke of Kent, KG (Patron)
Daljit Rehal, President (2025-26)
Sharron Gunn, CEO
Websitewww.bcs.org
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Sir Nigel Shadbolt was President of BCS from 2006 to 2007.
Dame Wendy Hall was President of BCS from 2003 to 2004.
Prince Edward, Duke of Kent was President of BCS from 1982 to 1983.
Lord Mountbatten was President of BCS from 1966 to 1967.
Sir Maurice Wilkes served as the first President of BCS in 1957.

The British Computer Society (BCS), branded BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT since 2009, is a professional body and a learned society that represents those working in information technology (IT), computing, software engineering, computer engineering, information engineering and computer science, both in the United Kingdom and internationally. Founded in October 14, 1957, BCS has played an important role in educating and nurturing IT professionals, computer scientists, software engineers, computer engineers, upholding the profession, accrediting Chartered IT Professional (CITP) and Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, and creating a global community active in promoting and furthering the field and practice of computing.

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