The Consulting and Independent Contracting (CIC) Special Interest Group is a group of individuals who provide technical communications services on a contract basis.

The Online Information Special Interest Group meets to discuss subjects relating to providing information online, online help, web sites, and authoring tools.

The Technical Editing (TE) Special Interest Group meets to address matters related to technical editing.

The International Special Interest Group meets to discuss topics related to translation and localization, such as cultural aspects of international communication, writing for localization, translation and localization tools, working with localization vendors, project management, quality and cost control.

The Tools and Technology Special Interest Group explores emerging technology within the industry, using panel discussions, speakers, and demonstrations.

The Usability SIG explores all aspects of usability in technical communication, software development, and web site design.