Founded in 1989 by nine European informatics societies, the Council of European Professional Informatics Societies (CEPIS) is the representative body of national informatics associations throughout Europe, representing over 450,000 Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and informatics professionals in 32 countries.

Its mission is to promote the development of the Information Society through digital literacy, skills, education & research. 

As of 2015, Byron Nicolaides, founder and CEO of PEOPLECERT - a certification body offering services to governmental and corporate organizations in over 130 countries - will serve as CEPIS President. "Considering the impact of informatics in the current and future economic environment, we endeavor to equip IT professionals with the necessary skills to bridge the gap between supply and demand for certified e-skills, aiming to decrease unemployment in Europe," says Nicolaides.

European Commission: Digital Agenda for Europe & Country Report on Greece [Dec 2014]; Hellenic Professionals Informatics Society: www.hepis.gr