As the 2025 President, I am honored to lead the IEEE Computer Society (CS), the world’s largest and influential computing professional society. The following is my message and vision for our members and the broader community, soon to be published in the January issue of Computer magazine.

• Preprint of the following article: Hironori Washizaki, “Leadership and Engagement: IEEE Computer Society 2025 Key Strategies,” Computer, Vol. 58, No. 1, pp. 4-8, 2025.

Building on the remarkable achievements of Past-President Jyotika and her team, my goal for 2025 is to drive the continued growth and impact of the CS. This year, I aim to lead initiatives that are active, transformative, and aligned with our strategic areas, including engaging our members, engaging the industry, and leading new areas such as AI and Society, together with the cross-cutting strategic themes, including the empowerment and diversification of our volunteer base, nimbleness in execution, and diversity and inclusion.

The CS cannot achieve its mission without the strong support of our volunteers. I’d like to extend my warmest appreciation to all volunteers, the 2025 Board of Governors members and executive directors. Together, we will go beyond today’s AI and advanced technologies, overcome the limitations of current diversity and inclusion, and realize global sustainability. The CS is always your professional home. Your feedback and actions shape the CS to change the world and contribute to humanity. Our achievements this year will serve as a lasting foundation and inspiration for future endeavors of the CS, celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2026.

Hironori Washizaki
IEEE Computer Society 2025 President