IEEE local geographic organizational units provide unique opportunities for members to attend technical presentations, create strong peer-to-peer connections, and participate in leadership opportunities that can make a positive distinction in IEEE members' jobs and careers. 

Geographic Unit Petitions include: Sections, Subsections, Technical Chapters and Joint Chapters of IEEE Societies, affinity groups (Consultants Network, Life Member, Women in Engineering, and Young Professionals), geographic Councils, Student Branches, Student Branch Chapters, and Student Branch affinity groups (Women in Engineering).

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Email petition@ieee.org with questions regarding unit formation policies or unit formation petition processes.