Elections

At tekom Europe, elections are held every three years. The next elections will take place in 2025 for the period 2026 to 2028. The following offices will be elected:
•    Delegates for the country organizations
•    Board members of the country organizations (where applicable)
The executive board of tekom Europe is elected directly by the delegates in the first assembly of delegates after election of the delegates. There, the cash auditors and the members of the arbitration tribunal are also directly elected by the delegates.
The call for candidacy will be published on this WebPortal as well as distributed by email to all members.

Call for Experts: Join the tekom Europe Advisory Boards

New term 2026–2028: Call for Experts for both Advisory Boards now open!

Would you like to help shape the future of technical communication in Europe? tekom Europe is looking for dedicated members to contribute their expertise and ideas to our Advisory Boards:

1. Advisory Board on Professional Development and Training

Are you passionate about education and training in technical communication?
Do you teach at a university or college in technical communication or a related field?
Are you responsible for training and professional development in your company’s technical writing department?

Join us to share your knowledge, exchange ideas with other experts, and support the development of competencies for technical writers, especially in view of new technologies such as AI.
The Advisory Board on Professional Development and Training conducts studies, interviews, and video projects on professional roles, supports EU projects, and maintains the tekom competence framework.

Interested? The only requirement is tekom Europe membership and a strong interest in the board’s field of work.
Contact Daniela Straub for more information.

2. Advisory Board on Regulations and Standards

Are you interested in standards and legal requirements relevant to technical communication?
Do you work with these topics in your technical writing department?
Would you like to contribute to whitepapers or position papers on regulations, directives, and standards that affect our profession?

If so, this advisory board is the right place for you!
You can help shape the discussion on regulations and standards, collaborate on publications, and exchange ideas with peers from across Europe.

Interested? The only requirement is tekom Europe membership and enthusiasm for the board’s subject area.
Contact Susanna Akdut or Gabriela Fleischer for further information.