VDE Verband der Elektrotechnik Elektronik Informationstechnik e.V.'s logo VDE Verband der Elektrotechnik Elektronik Informationstechnik e.V.

The VDE Verband der Elektrotechnik Elektronik und Informationstechnik is one of the largest technical and scientific associations in Europe with 36,000 members (including 1,300 companies) and 1,600 employees. The VDE combines science, standardization and product testing under one roof. The main topics of the association range from the energy transition to Industry 4.0, Smart Traffic and Smart Living to IT security. The VDE is particularly committed to promoting research and young talent as well as consumer protection. The VDE symbol, which is known to 67 percent of Germans, is synonymous with the highest safety standards.

Headquarters of the VDE is Frankfurt am Main.