The German Acoustical Society (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Akustik, DEGA) was founded in 1988. Since then it enjoyed a steady growth. Presently there are about 1,900 personal members (individuals) and more than 70 sustaining members (companies). DEGA members are active in science, research, and also in consulting and manufacturing. DEGA is the main organizer of the Annual German Conference on Acoustics, called `DAGA`. With more than 1,000 delegates and more than 500 contributions, DAGA is perceived as a highlight of acoustics in Germany every year.