Types of Membership

Active Membership

The following requirements apply:

An academic qualification or equivalent professional experience in a field relevant to the Society.
Submission of a membership application.
Payment of the prescribed annual membership fees.
Approval by the Society's Board of Directors.
Compliance with the Society's bylaws and policies

Granted to individuals selected by the Society in recognition of valuable services or significant contributions. Honorary members are selected by a decision of the General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Board of Directors.
Honorary members are exempt from registration requirements and membership fees.
Honorary members may attend the Society's meetings and participate in discussions, but do not have voting rights in decision-making or elections.

Available to:

University students of relevant fields.
Professionals and individuals interested in the Society's areas of specialization who do not meet the academic qualification requirements for active membership.
Affiliate members are entitled to a 50% reduction in the annual membership fee and may attend General Assembly meetings and committee sessions and participate in discussions, but do not have voting rights.

Available exclusively to companies, organizations, entities, and individuals interested in the Society's areas of specialization.
Granted under an agreement with the Society's Board of Directors in exchange for financial support to the Society.
Sponsoring members may benefit from the Society's activities and advertising opportunities through the Society and its publications, subject to the discounts specified in the agreement with the Board of Directors.
Sponsoring members may not participate in meetings of the General Assembly, its branches, or committees, and have no voting rights.