Improving Software for Society

The IAP is a specialist professional body in the software development field. We believe well-designed software has a positive impact on industry, our communities and future.

We are the voice of our members and aim to uphold and improve industry standards by liaising with government, academia and employers. We have members in over 30 countries and, as a registered charity, are committed to providing a solid foundation to students and a hub of expertise to experienced practitioners.

To find out about becoming a member visit the JOIN THE IAP page, email admin@iap.org.uk or call 020 8004 9085.

DEV CAFE RENDEZVOUS

Our Dev Cafe, June 2024, saw a group of IAP members who work from home, and some in the office, get together for a quick chat over the virtual coffee pot. From Orkney in Scotland to Vietnam, they took timeout for a short 30-ish minute coffee (or tea) break. One of the main discussions was […]

THE BUSINESS SHOW 2024

Once again the IAP is a BUSINESS SHOW sponsor. The event is being held at the Excel Centre in London. The main show runs alongside RETRAIN EXPO. It’s on 13th & 14th November 2024 and is free to attend. To book your tickets go to www.greatbritishbusinessshow.co.uk. This year’s show promises to be the biggest business […]

AI SAFETY SUMMIT

AI Safety Summit – Bletchley Park. The recent AI summit at Bletchley Park, which coincided with the publication of the ‘Bletchley Declaration’, was a significant event involving 28 countries and the European Union. The declaration aims to enhance global cooperation on AI safety, encouraging transparency and accountability among developers of frontier AI technology and setting […]

WOMEN IN TECH: MARGARET HAMILTON

Margaret Hamilton is widely recognized for her significant contributions to computer science and software engineering. Born in 1936 in Paoli, Indiana, Margaret played a pivotal role in the development of the onboard flight software for NASA’s Apollo missions. She initially studied mathematics and philosophy at Earlham College and eventually shifted her focus towards computer science […]

WOMEN IN TECH: GRACE HOPPER

Grace Hopper, born in 1906, was an American computer scientist and United States Navy rear admiral. She died in 1992. Grace was one of the first programmers of the Harvard Mark I computer and developed the first compiler for a computer programming language. Hopper played a pivotal role in the development of computer programming and […]

WOMEN IN TECH: HEDY LAMARR

Hedy Lamarr, born Hedwig Eva Maria Kiesler in 1914, in Vienna, Austria-Hungary (now Austria) and died in 2000. She was an actress and inventor who made significant contributions in both fields. In the Hollywood Golden Age, she became a renowned film star, known for her beauty and performances in movies such as ‘Algiers’ (1938) and […]
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