The Audio Engineering Society is the only professional society devoted exclusively to audio technology. Founded in the USA in 1948, the AES is now an international organization that unites audio engineers, creative artists, scientists and students worldwide by promoting advances in audio and disseminating new knowledge and research.
12,000+ members are affiliated with 90+ AES professional sections and 120+ AES student sections around the world that provide members valuable opportunities for professional networking and skill and career growth.
The AES is a 501c3 non-profit corporation, registered in New York City, New York, USA. The bylaws of the Audio Engineering Society can be found here.
For more on the history of the AES, click here.