The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is the world’s largest technical professional organisation dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. The IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) is a leading community within IEEE focused on advancing communications and networking technologies. ComSoc connects thousands of professionals, researchers, and industry leaders working in areas such as 5G/6G, IoT, AI-driven networks, cybersecurity, and cloud communications. Through its Standards Development Board, ComSoc coordinates the creation and maintenance of communication-related IEEE standards that guide the global ICT ecosystem. This webinar explores how IEEE develops international standards, from their initiation and drafting to their final publication. The session introduces the structure and scope of ComSoc’s Standardisation Activities, highlighting active projects and recent accomplishments.Mehmet Ulema, Chair, IEEE ComSoc Standards Development BoardMehmet was actively involved in the standardization of telecom in ITU, TIA, ATIS, and IEEE. Currently, he chairs the ComSoc Standards Development Board and ComSoc Standard Committee on Network Softwarization and Virtualization. He has authored numerous scholarly publications and industry reports. He authored a book on Public Safety Networks published by Wiley-IEEE Press in 2019. He has been on the editorial board of several major journals.