Region 9

The Region 9 is a larger entity within the IEEE world, being one of the 10 large geographic subdivisions that extends the technological, academic, scientific and professional domain of the largest professional institution in the world.

The Region 9 includes as its territory of operations throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, with the exception of Jamaica.

Region 9 in numbers – February 2026
Membership Description Numbers
General Total members 27,150
Sections (Geographical Councils) in Countries 36 Sections (5 Geographical Councils) in 20 countries
Professionals Technical Chapters 278
Students Student Branches 515
Student Branch Chapters 1,080
Student Affinity Groups 248