Enabling Academic Mobility at Global Scale
Our Mission: The eduroam Advisory Committee formulates strategies for U.S. and global research and education wireless roaming networks. We ensure faculty, staff, and students enjoy seamless, secure wireless access at participating institutions worldwide.
Real-World Impact
3M+
Daily authentications globally
10K+
Locations worldwide• 106 Countries connected
99.95%
Service availability• 500M+ Annual authentications
$100M+
Saved annually in guest access costs
“I studied in 5 countries during my PhD. eduroam meant I never worried about connectivity—I just opened my laptop and worked.”
– International Research Fellow
What eAC Makes Possible
For Students:
- Study abroad without WiFi worries
- Access resources from any campus
- Collaborate globally with ease
For Researchers:
- Connect at conferences instantly
- Access data from field sites
- Collaborate without borders
For Institutions:
- Eliminate guest account management
- Enhance campus security
- Support international partnerships
Success Metric:
- Average time to connect: 3 seconds From London to Tokyo, Berlin to Boston
Expanding the eduroam
Experience
Bringing eduroam to underserved regions
Current Focus: Africa and South America expansion
Need: Regional coordinators, policy experts
Extending eduroam to 5G and IoT devices
Current Focus: Technical standards development
Need: Network engineers, security architects
Implementing next-gen authentication protocols
Current Focus: Certificate automation
Need: Security specialists, PKI experts
Building tools to optimize roaming performance
Current Focus: Predictive capacity planning
Need: Data scientists, UX designers
The Team Behind Global Connectivity
Committee Composition:
- Network Operations Leaders: 40%
- Service Managers: 25%
- Security Specialists: 20%
- International Representatives: 15%
Global Perspectives:
Brett Bieber – Chair, University of Nebraska
Achievement: Led U.S. eduroam expansion to 500+ institutions “eAC work directly improves daily life for millions”
Diversity in Action:
- 35% Women in leadership roles
- 45% First-generation college graduates
- 25% International members
eAC-Developed
Tools & Standards
- eduroam Setup Wizard
- Security Configuration Guide
- Troubleshooting Toolkit
- Performance Optimization Manual
- Acceptable Use Policies
- Service Level Agreements
- International Roaming Agreements
- Privacy Frameworks
- Real-time Status Dashboard
- Authentication Analytics
- Performance Metrics
- Incident Response System
- Marketing eduroam to Users
- Help Desk Training Materials
- User Onboarding Guides
- Success Metrics Framework
Make Connectivity Your Legacy
Personal Impact:
- Global Influence – Your decisions affect millions daily
- Tangible Results – See immediate impact on user experience
- Network Leadership – Become a recognized connectivity expert
- International Connections – Collaborate with 106 countries
- Career Advancement – eAC membership opens doors
What Members Gain:
“eAC gave me perspective beyond my campus. I’m now CTO, largely due to the strategic thinking I developed understanding global services.”
– Alumni Member
Unique Benefits:
- Present at global conferences
- Shape international standards
- Early access to new technologies
- Direct vendor engagement
- Media opportunities
Find Your Role in eAC
- Network architecture
- Security protocols
- Performance optimization
- Standards development
- User experience
- Service management
- Help desk strategies
- Marketing & adoption
- Governance frameworks
- International agreements
- Privacy compliance
- Accessibility standards
- 5G integration
- IoT connectivity
- Analytics platforms
- Future technologies
Start Making a Difference Today
Quick Start Options: Deploy eduroam (If not already)Join the community by implementing eduroamWe’ll support you every step
Join Regional Meetings Participate in your regional eduroam groupGreat way to learn and contribute
Contribute to Projects Pick an initiative and start helpingNo formal membership required
Apply for Membership Become a voting member of eACShape strategic direction
Share Your Story How has eduroam impacted your institution?
eAC’s Worldwide Network
Regional Partners:
- GÉANT (Europe): 41 countries
- APAN (Asia-Pacific): 24 members
- RedCLARA (Latin America): 13 countries
- UbuntuNet (Africa): 16 nations
- CANARIE (Canada): Nationwide coverage
International Forums:
- Annual Global eduroam Meeting
- Regional Technical Workshops
- Policy Harmonization Sessions
- Innovation Summits
Sister Services: Working with govroam, OpenRoamingCreating seamless global connectivity
eAC FAQ
Do I need to be a network engineer to join eAC?
How does eAC relate to eduroam operations?
Can small institutions participate meaningfully?
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How can I prepare to join eAC?
Help Connect the World’s Knowledge Seekers.
Join eAC and ensure that geographic boundaries never limit learning, research, or collaboration.
Your contribution keeps millions connected.
Stay Connected
- eduroam Status: monitor.eduroam.org
- Mailing List: eac-discuss@incommon.org
- Regional Meetings
- Contact: eac-chair@incommon.org