Our Story Began in the 1960's
We are excited to share the history of IAS with you. The society has a long tradition that predates the formation of the IEEE, with many of our technical committees associated with the Industry Division and General Applications of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers (AIEE).
After the IEEE was formed in 1963, various AIEE technical communities were brought together as the IEEE Industry and General Applications (IGA) Group under the first IAS president, Robert B. Moore. The name was simplified, and the IGA Group became the IAS on 1 January 1972.
The formation of IAS began a significant maturity of technical excellence for our industry. To our dedicated members who have contributed their time and expertise over the years for the benefit of the society, our peers, and our mission, thank you!
Key Moments in Our History
We're working on our timeline—stay tuned as we add to it!
Celebrating Over 50 Years
For a complete picture of the history of IAS, you can also read the special issue of the IEEE Industry Applications Magazine, published in January 2015 to celebrate our 50th anniversary.
If you have historical information and documentation you think might be of interest to the IAS, or if you have any suggestions about this page, please feel free to contact the Society Administrator.