The Council strives to be at the forefront of shaping the future of ergonomics and design across Asia.

• Respond to the rapidly changing needs and challenges of Asian academia and industry.
• Strengthen collaboration and connections among Asian scholars and practitioners.
• Promote Asian ergonomic standards and regulations to the global community.
• Highlight the contributions of Asian professionals in international societies.
• Encourage the exchange of ergonomic and design knowledge and experience across Asian countries.

The supreme authority of the Society is vested in the Council Meeting of members also called the Council. The Council is attended by delegates appointed by the member societies. The Council makes all major decisions concerning the organization, including rule changes, general policy, activities, membership, election of presidency, and budget.

The administration of the Society is entrusted to the Executive Committee consisting minimally of the following to be elected every third Annual Council Meeting:

• President
• Vice President
• Secretary
• Assistant Secretary
• Treasurer
• Assistant Treasurer

• 2013: ACED was initiated at a kick-off meeting in South Korea.
• 2014: The first ACED Conference was held in Jeju, South Korea, where it was decided the conference would be held every three years.
• 2017: The second ACED Conference took place in Chiba, Japan.
• 2020: The third ACED Conference was scheduled in the Philippines but was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• 2023: The fourth ACED Conference was hosted in Mumbai, India.