Calendaring and Scheduling Consortium

The Calendaring and Scheduling Consortium, commonly known as CalConnect, is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and developing standards for collaboration systems, particularly in calendaring and scheduling. As a 501(c)(6) business league, its mission includes fostering interoperability among different programs, platforms, and technologies to enhance collaboration within the information technology industry and among the general public[1][3][5].

Overview

CalConnect serves as a partnership between developers, vendors, and users of collaboration tools. Its focus is on ensuring that calendaring and scheduling information can be exchanged seamlessly between various systems. This interoperability is crucial for facilitating efficient communication and planning across different software platforms and devices[1][3].

Activities

The organization is involved in standards development and supports collaboration among its members to advance calendaring and scheduling technologies. CalConnect encourages participation from both industry professionals and users to ensure that its standards address the needs of a wide range of stakeholders[3][4].

Recognition and Partnerships

CalConnect maintains liaisons with various international standards organizations. It is recognized by ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and participates in liaisons with several ISO technical committees, contributing to areas such as information security, language, and documentation[2].

Status

As a designated 501(c)(6) organization, CalConnect operates to benefit its membership by promoting standards and best practices in the calendaring and scheduling sector[5].

[1] https://www.calconnect.org [2] https://www.iso.org/organization/6412349.html [3] https://www.calconnect.org/about/ [4] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/20-0870121 [5] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/200870121