tekom - Gesellschaft für technische Kommunikation e.V.

Status:	Public, non-profit organisation
Founded:	1978
Headquater:	Stuttgart
Membership:	Approximately 4.700
Members:	Experts on technical communication and documentation, particularly technical writing
Business sectors:	All important business sectors
Goals:	To improve technical communications and documentation To pursue the political interests of people in this occupation, To establish the occupational description of "Technical Writer"
Activities:	Annual meetings and two conferences as well as a road show, Organisation of the European Information Development Conference (on behalf of TCeurope) Publication of technical books and journals, Interactive member's platform, Free consultation services for members, Active involvement in working groups and in setting standards and guidelines, Co-operation with educational institutions, Point of contact for policy makers and the business community
Website:	http://www.tekom.de