Internet Engineering Steering Group
The Internet Engineering Steering Group (IESG) is responsible for technical management of IETF activities and the Internet standards process.
Internet Architecture Board
The Internet Architecture Board provides long-range technical direction for Internet standards, ensuring the Internet continues to grow and evolve as a platform for global communication and innovation.
Internet Research Task Force
The Internet Research Task Force (IRTF) promotes research of importance to the evolution of the Internet by creating focused, long-term Research Groups working on topics related to Internet protocols, applications, architecture and technology.
IETF Administration LLC Board of Directors
The IETF LLC Board is responsible for conducting oversight of the LLC's execution of its responsibilities.
Directorates
IETF Directorates, comprised of experienced IETF participants, often serve as advisory groups for IETF work.
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee or, as it is typically known, the NomCom, exists to review open IESG, IAB and IAOC positions and to nominate a candidate for each.
IETF Trust
The IETF Trust was created to acquire, hold, and maintain intellectual property and other property used in connection with Internet standards.
Tools Team
The IETF Tools Team is a group of volunteers from the IETF community that develops tools to support the work of the IETF itself.
IETF Systers
The IETF Systers Program offers women the opportunity to catch up with friends across all areas of the Internet Engineering Task Force and the Internet Research Task Force.
Affiliate Groups
Affiliate groups allow IETF participants to discuss topics of mutual interest not related to IETF work.
IETF Administrative Oversight Committee
The IETF Administrative Oversight Committee (IAOC) was responsible for the fiscal and administrative support of the IETF standards process. It has been closed.