The ACS (Australian Computer Society) is Australia's leading professional association for the technology sector, driving the vision of an Australia powered by highly skilled, diverse, and trusted tech professionals.

Their mission is to accelerate the growth of technology professionals by equipping them with the right skills, knowledge, networks, and recognition needed to advance their careers and Australia’s technology future.

They deliver value across four pillars:

1. Community: Fostering an innovative and inclusive network with 41,600+ members and over 12,000 annual event attendees.

2. Capability: Setting the standard for skill recognition and development, including access to 35,000+ digital resources.

3. Career: Creating talent pipelines through accreditation (46 accredited universities) and professional development.

4. Migration: Supporting skilled IT and Data Science migrants, processing over 39,202 applicants in the past year to address skills shortages.

The ACS Canberra Branch, serving approximately 3,000 local members, provides extensive professional development, networking events, and targeted initiatives like Tech SME seminars and a dedicated Mentoring Program.