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The Association for Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Information Technology e. V. (VDE) is one of the largest technology organizations in Europe. For over 130 years, the VDE has stood for innovation and technological progress. As the only organization worldwide, the VDE combines science, standardization, testing, certification, and application consulting under one roof[1].
The mission of the VDE is to shape the future through technology and to secure a livable future. The VDE places great importance on sustainability, innovation, and lifelong learning for its members[1].
The VDE is strongly committed to sustainable technologies, particularly in the areas of energy supply and digitalization. Current initiatives include supporting projects to improve power grids and promoting battery technologies for a sustainable future[1].
The VDE has over 2,000 employees at more than 60 locations worldwide and collaborates with more than 100,000 voluntary experts and around 1,500 companies. The headquarters of the VDE is located in Frankfurt am Main[1].
The VDE works closely with other organizations such as the VDI to drive innovations. The VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH is a leading project management and consulting company focused on societal and technical challenges[3][5].
