NESSI AISBL (Association Internationale Sans But Lucratif) is an international non-profit association under Belgian law.

Its purpose is to promote research, development and innovation is the field of software, data and digital services in order to strengthen the competitiveness of European industry. NESSI represents industry and other organizations active in this field.

NESSI was established as a European Technology Platform (ETP) as part of the Framework Programme and it continues to collaborate and communicate with the European Commission and other organisations in support of its purpose.

The General Assembly is NESSI’s main formal decision-making body. It is composed of the Full Members of the Association and meets regularly as required to fulfil the requirements of the NESSI AISBL statutes.

The Board is the main working body, responsible for setting direction and performing activities to achieve the purpose of NESSI. Each Full Member has one Board member.

The NESSI Executive is responsible for managing and monitoring the activities of NESSI, and can represent the Association. It comprises the President, one or more Vice Presidents, the Treasurer, and the Secretary General. Members of the Executive are appointed by the General Assembly.