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Professional Societies
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About Professional Societies
It's worth noting that there are many professional societies for
students in many fields, and students should look into specific
societies that align with their field of study or interest. Joining a
professional society can be a great way for students to gain valuable
experience, connections, and knowledge in their field of study, and
can help them stand out when applying for jobs or internships.
Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Process
Automation (AI &IPA) Professional Societies
The major sections of this site (and some popular pages) can be accessed from the links
on this page. If you want to learn more about artificial intelligence or keep up to date with
AI from the news, publications and conferences, visit the topics site. It uses AI technology
to power new information discovery. To join or learn more about AAAI membership,
choose Membership. Choose Publications to learn more about AAAI Press, AI Magazine,
and AAAI’s journals. To access AAAI’s digital library of more than 10,000 AI technical
papers, choose Library. Choose Awards to learn more about AAAI’s awards and honours
and fellows program. To learn more about AAAI’s conferences and meetings choose
Meetings. For links to policy papers, presidential addresses, and outside AI resources,
choose Resources. For information about the AAAI organization, including its officers and
staff, choose About Us (also Organization). The search box, powered by Google, will return
results restricted to the AAAI site.
Members throughout the world benefit from the AAAI efforts to advance research in the
area. Major AAAI activities include organizing and sponsoring conferences, symposia and
workshops; publishing a quarterly magazine for all members; publishing a series of
proceedings, including the annual proceedings for the AAAI Conference on Artificial
Intelligence; advocating for members throughout the world through educational
programs and governmental outreach; and awarding grants and scholarships.
Please join us today in charting the course of AI and AAAI, and enjoy these important
benefits:
• AI Magazine (delivered digitally to all members and available in open access for
all)
• Eligibility for AAAI Fellow and other Honors
• Eligibility for Senior Member Grade Membership (after 5 years of consecutive
membership)
• Eligibility to vote in AAAI Executive Council Elections
• Eligibility to establish a AAAI Student, Institutional, or Geographical Chapter
• Access to professional networking and collaboration
• Support of AAAI Educational Initiatives, including extensive programs for
research and career mentoring through EAAI and AAAI Doctoral and
Undergraduate Consortia
• Support of AAAI Initiatives on Diversity and Inclusion
• Support of AAAI's commitment to open access publications
• Support of AI Research and Development Worldwide
As part of AAAI's international outreach initiative, AAAI is pleased to offer a special rate
for members in selected developing countries. All first-time and renewing members in the
countries listed are eligible for the following deeply discounted rates:
And Indian students get the membership for 18 dollars , i.e :- approx 1500 rupees
On clicking on JOIN NOW! AAAI Online Membership Form you find below picture as
page, now click on JOIN NOW! AAAI Online Membership Form
As of now, we are new to membership in AAAI, so we need to Register First. Otherwise,
if You have an account already go through that.
It has more than 206000+ members of Conformity Assessment Bodies CAB Associates.
65 chapters which are specific to a country, and we also have a chapter for India.
It has a total of 52 working Groups.
More than 4000+ have been certified.
It has a paid membership for the students.
Vision:
A better world through a systems approach.
Mission:
To address complex societal and technical challenges by enabling, promoting, and
advancing systems engineering and systems approaches.
Goals:
To provide a focal point for the dissemination of systems engineering knowledge.
To promote international collaboration in systems engineering practice, education, and
research.
To assure the establishment of competitive, scale-able professional standards in the
practice of systems engineering.
To improve the professional status of all persons engaged in the practice of systems
engineering.
To encourage governmental and industrial support for research and educational
programs that will improve the systems engineering process and its practice
INCOSE has grown significantly since its formation in 1990 with a membership that
represents a broad spectrum – from student to senior practitioner, from technical
engineer to program and corporate management, and from science and engineering to
business development. Members work together to advance their technical knowledge,
exchange ideas with colleagues, and collaborate to advance systems engineering.
The Home Page:
Membership Rates
Membership Rates:
Regular Individual Members - $160.00
Senior Members - $90.00
Student Members - $50.00
PPP2 and PPP3 Country Members - $80.00-$120.00 (see details below)
Types of Memberships and Prices
Whether you are a student, early in your career, or a senior
community member, INCOSE provides a level for your participation.
INCOSE is open to individuals, corporations, other business entities,
governmental agencies, not-for-profit organizations, and academic
institutions.
Term: The Individual Membership year is an annual membership
year that runs from the date joined.
Corporate Advisory Board (CAB) Membership - See CAB
Information to the right
INCOSE maintains three categories of individual
membership: Regular, Senior, and Student. You may select any
category for which you are eligible.
Student Members - $50.00
Members qualify for a Student category if they are enrolled in a university or college as a
student seeking a degree, not employed more than 1/4 time outside the university in
which they are enrolled, and their course load is at least 3/4 of full-time as defined by that
university. For example, if the full-time student course load is 4 per semester, then the
student must enroll in 3 or more courses to qualify for the student membership rate.
When applying for CSEP or ESEP certification, only 3 months of work experience may be
counted for each year during which an individual was an INCOSE student member.
Note: Proof of student status (letter from advisor confirming student enrollment and 3/4
time status) will be required with the membership application to comply with the student
member eligibility. Student members also receive reduced rates for the registration and
program fees for the International Symposium. Student members do not have voting
privileges in INCOSE elections. Student Membership includes complimentary access to
INCOSE publications of the SE Journal and INSIGHT and may purchase hard copies of
INSIGHT and Systems Engineering journal at a discount.
Chapters & Groups:
INCOSE Working Groups, which function within individual chapters as well as on the
organizational level, provide resources to stakeholders who want to share and access
information that brings additional value to systems engineering careers in industry,
academia, and government.
Working Groups (WGs) are under the direction of INCOSE’s Technical Operations. WGs
are the source of technical products, interactions among stakeholders, events, and
information repositories.
The symbiotic relationship between Chapters, Working Groups, and the overall INCOSE
structure feeds the overall mission and goals to serve people and organizations at all
stages of engagement.
Participating in Chapter and/or Working Group activities contributes to the development
of leadership skills.
Chapter Events:
To Create / Signup in the INCOSE:
Signup Link:
https://incose.ps.membersuite.com/profile/CreateAccount_Basic
Info.aspx?t=Membership
LOGIN: link- https://www.incose.org/login
Contact Info:
https://www.incose.org/about-incose/contactus
Quick Links:
https://www.incose.org/login
https://www.incose.org/incose-member-resources/join-incose
https://incose.ps.membersuite.com/profile/
CreateAccount_BasicInfo.aspx?t=Membership
https://www.incose.org/incose-member-resources/chapters-
groups
https://www.incose.org/incose-member-resources/chapters-
groups/ChapterSites/india/chapter-events
https://www.incose.org/about-incose
https://www.incose.org/about-incose/new-in-incose
2. Cyber-Physical Systems Virtual Organization
Website Link: https://cps-vo.org/
About the Portal
The CPS-VO Portal provides services and content for (i) facilitating
interaction and information exchange among CPS researchers
across a broad range of institutions, programs, and disciplines, (ii)
sharing knowledge generated by CPS research with the broader
engineering and scientific communities, sharing and integrating
experimental tools, platforms, and simulators among researchers
and stakeholders, (iii) fostering collaboration and information
exchange between CPS researchers and industry and (iv) helping
international collaboration. The Portal is built on DRUPAL, a widely
used free and open-source content management system (CMS)
that is used as a backend for at least 1% of all websites worldwide.
The current Beta version of the CPS-VO Portal supports the
following services:
Establishing and managing groups
Site-wide and group-wide membership management
Content management (uploading documents and events)
Creating taxonomies (site-wide and group-specific) and
attributing content with taxonomic terms
Document repository with taxonomic search
Role-based access and visibility control
Managing encrypted documents
Event calendars
Email service
Forums
Who Are They?
The Cyber-Physical Systems Virtual Organization (CPS-VO) is a
broad community of interest for CPS researchers and developers.
The CPS-VO includes institutions from academies and industry and
people who work on a wide range of related disciplines with
different approaches, methods, tools, and experimental platforms.
These entities are all interconnected and evolve driven by a shared
goal, to advance our knowledge in the science and engineering of
CPS.
Groups:
The CPS-VO Portal provides extensive support for Communities of
Interest. Groups can be formed around a technical topic,
event/workshop, or research project. The table below lists groups
on the CPS-VO portal. The filters can be used to search for a specific
group.
Embedded systems are recognized as a key discipline, which includes new computer and
systems science foundations, new design technology, and new hardware and software
frameworks. SIGBED sponsors major scientific events such as ESWEEK and CPSWEEK.
Members of the SIGBED community serve on the editorial boards of ACM Transactions on
Embedded Computing Systems, ACM Transactions on Cyber-Physical Systems, ACM
Transactions on Sensor Networks, and ACM Transactions on Design Automation of
Electronic Systems.
SIGBED EVENTS
ACM SIGBED sponsors and co-sponsors major conferences and workshops in the area
of embedded systems including federated events such as ESWEEK and CPS WEEK and is
in-cooperation with many other conferences and workshops. See below for current and
past SIGBED events as well as on how to apply for (co-)sponsorship and in-cooperation
status.
Joining and Membership details:
Why Should I Join?
Keep up-to-date with the latest technical developments in embedded and cyber-physical
systems. Via SIGBED you can connect with colleagues around the globe and remain
informed about bleeding-edge research work, ongoing discussions, and available
resources made available by the community.
Membership Benefits :
1. Receive automatic updates from the SIGBED Blog with the latest content from the
embedded systems community.
2. Discounted registration at conferences and workshops that are sponsored, co-
sponsored or in cooperation with SIGBED.
Community Benefits
1. Networking and leadership opportunities through participation in SIGBED events.
2. Stimulating interaction among practitioners, researchers, and educators through
SIGBED events.
3. Fostering professional development of embedded systems.
BECOMING A MEMBER
Link: For login :
https://services.acm.org/public/qj/gensigqj/login_gensigqj.cfm?
rdr=1&promo=QJSIG&offering=051&form_type=SIG
Details Required For the Membership Form of SIGBED
Link: For Signup for Indian Students:
https://services.acm.org/public/qj/proflevel/proflevel_control.cfm?
level=3&country=India&form_type=Student&promo=LEVEL&pay=DD
Membership Cost: Yearly Rate: 1250 INR plus 225 INR India Service Tax
Contact Info:
Link: https://www.acm.org/about-acm/contact-us
ACM India Office:
Address:
c/o Persistent Systems Ltd.
402 E, Bhageerath,
Senapati Bapat Road,
Pune - 411016
Maharashtra, India
Email: acmindiahelp@hq.acm.org
Some Important links:
1. https://sigbed.org/
2. https://www.acm.org/about-acm/contact-us
3. https://sigbed.org/events/
4. https://sigbed.org/join-us/
5. https://services.acm.org/public/qj/gensigqj/login_gensigqj.cfm?
rdr=1&promo=QJSIG&offering=051&form_type=SIG
6. https://www.acm.org/binaries/content/assets/membership/student/stumemapp.pdf
7. https://www.acm.org/membership/join
8. https://www.acm.org/chapters/students
9. https://www.acm.org/about-acm/get-involved
https://services.acm.org/public/qj/proflevel/proflevel_control.cfm?
level=3&country=India&form_type=Student&promo=LEVEL&pay=DD
4. ASIS&T [Association for Information Science & Technology]:
Benefits:
Access to ASIS&T Community site
Listing In and Access to Member Directory
ASIS&T Award Eligibility
Student Chapter Membership
Membership in the Regional Chapter of Choice
Unlimited Special Interest Group Membership
Doctoral Colloquium Eligibility
Online Subscription to JASIST
Access to ASIS&T Career Site
Mentoring Program Eligibility
New Leaders Program Eligibility
Free Webinars
Meeting Discounts
Continuing Education Discounts
Publications Discounts
Past-Issues of ASIS&T Bulletin
Inside ASIS&T Newsletter
Vote on Governance Matters
Governance Eligibility (Committees/Board)
Reference Links: https://youtu.be/trEJ_e_87o4
5. CompTIA [Association of Information Technology
Professionals (AITP)]
ABOUT:
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a leading voice and advocate for the $5
trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and tech
professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world’s
economy. Through collaboration, education, certifications, advocacy and market research, CompTIA
advances the industries and careers that rely on tech. We are the connected global community of informed
advocates, championing modern technology (and the people who advance it) one day, one deployment,
one discovery at a time.
In an era when every individual is tech engaged and every organization is tech enabled, CompTIA is the
leading destination for both. As an association dedicated to innovation, CompTIA unifies learning and
opportunity in a welcoming, forward-thinking place. We are the connected global community of informed
advocates, championing modern technology (and the people who advance it) one day, one deployment,
one discovery at a time. CompTIA is tech forward.
Membership Brochure:
https://comptiacdn.azureedge.net/webcontent/docs/default-source/public-documents/us-membership-
brochure-online.pdf?sfvrsn=6b04a48b_2
Cybersecurity
Government & Technology
Industry Trends
IT Workforce & Diversity
Managed Services
Managing Your Business
Technology Solutions
CORPORATE MEMBERS
o Benefits:
https://connect.comptia.org/membership/corporate/benefits
COMPTIA ISAO
o Benefits
https://connect.comptia.org/membership/comptia-isao/benefits
PUBLIC SECTOR
o Benefits
https://connect.comptia.org/membership/public-sector/benefits
REGISTERED USERS
o Benefits
https://connect.comptia.org/membership/registered-users/benefits
Certifications:
6. AWC [Association for Women in Computing]
The Association for Women in Computing (AWC) was founded in Washington, D.C. in 1978 and is one of
the first professional organizations for women in computing. AWC is dedicated to promoting the
advancement of women in the computing professions. Our members include many types of computer
professionals, such as programmers, system analysts, operators, technical writers, Internet specialists,
trainers and consultants.
The purpose of AWC is to provide opportunities for professional growth through networking and through
programs on technical and career-oriented topics. AWC encourages high standards of competence and
promotes a professional attitude among its members. We are governed by a board of directors
representing all of the local chapters.
The Association for Women in Computing supports and encourages networking both in person and via the
internet. AWC encourages the formation of student chapters at colleges and universities.
Why join AWC?
Chapter - Dues vary by chapter. They range from $35 to $100 per year. The annual average due is $61 (US
Dollars).
Independent Member - Annual dues $25 (US Dollars). Independent membership is for professionals who
are unable to attend chapter meetings. We have independent members in the U.S. and abroad. See
the indepement members page for more information on the process
Oakland, CA 94602
Info@awc-hq.org
Webmaster
Web@awc-hq.org
7. ISSA [Information System Security Association
International]
ISSA is the community of choice for international cybersecurity professionals dedicated to advancing
individual growth, managing technology risk and protecting critical information and infrastructure.
The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)® is a not-for-profit, international organization of
information security professionals and practitioners. It provides educational forums, publications, and peer
interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill, and professional growth of its members.
For more Details: https://issawebstite.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ISSA-
Annual-Report-V2Final.pdf
Activities
Organize and provide international summits, local chapter meetings and seminars that offer
educational programs, training, and valuable networking opportunities
Provide access to information through the ISSA website as well as online e-newsletters and in the
monthly ISSA Journal
Earn CPE credits by attending chapter meetings, ISSA Web Conferences, subscribing to the ISSA
Journal or serving as a chapter or international council leader
Offer opportunities for members to volunteer by joining committees, which provide leadership
opportunities in the security industry
Enhance professional stature and advance the profession by sharing your expertise as an event
speaker or contributor to the ISSA Journal
Cyber Security Career Lifecycle:
ISSA developed the Cyber Security Career Lifecycle® (CSCL) as a means to identify with its members. ISSA
members span the information security profession - from people who have yet to enter the profession to
people who are entering into retirement. Realizing that the needs of its members change, as individual
progress through the career, so should the services that ISSA offers.
Overview
Entry-Level
Senior-Level
Pre-Professional
Mid-Career
Security Leader
Joining:
Corporate Membership:
https://www.issa.org/membership/corporate-membership/
General Membership:
https://www.issa.org/membership/developing-connecting-cyber-security-professionals-globally/
Cyber Executive Membership:
https://www.issa.org/membership/join-an-exclusive-community-of-cyber-security-leaders/
Goverment Membership
https://www.issa.org/membership/the-ideal-membership-for-government-agency-employees/
Student Membership
https://www.issa.org/membership/the-benefits-of-membership-at-student-friendly-rates/
Benefits of Membership
ISSA is the community of choice for international cybersecurity professionals dedicated to advancing
individual growth, managing technology risk and protecting critical information and infrastructure.
Top 10 Reasons Cybersecurity Professionals Join ISSA
Build professional relationships
Keep up on developments in information security/risk/privacy
Content of chapter meetings
Professional development or educational programming offerings
Earn CPEs/CPUs
Learn practical/best practices solutions
Career information and employment opportunities
Advance the profession
Give back to the profession
Develop the next generation of cybersecurity professionals
For More Information: https://www.members.issa.org/general/?type=CONTACT
8. IACSIT [International Association of Computer Science and
Information Technology]
Website Link: http://www.iacsit.com/
ABOUT:
http://www.iacsit.org/show-55-350-1.html
EDUCATION OF IACSIT
We offer the higher education link between different countries, such as Singapore, USA, Canada,
Australia, Japan, Korea, Sweden, British, Malaysia, India, Norway, Finland and Philippines.
We invest into higher education and manage relevant institutes.
We provide the services of the exchanging of worldwide education and culture.
We provide the admission service of colleges (schools) and universities for overseas students with
respect to A-level, foundation, diploma, first degree, master and doctor degree.
For further info, please contact us at contact@iacsit.org.
IACSIT MEMBERSHIP
IACSIT kindly invites you to join in and work on the scientific and technical committees of the
conferences and journals editorial boards. Membership in the IACSIT scientific and technical committees
can open windows of opportunity for your professional growth and development. Through providing
special scientific and technical committees and divisions, and numerous chances for scientific and
technical exchange with colleagues, IACSIT enables scientists to enhance their knowledge, skills, and
professional options.
As a Senior Member of IACSIT: (only PhD holders should apply) (Initiation Fee 20 USD)
1. You may propose to organize and chair a new or existing IACSIT conference.
2. You will be assigned to be the committee or chair of the relevant IACSIT conference.
3. You will be invited to be the reviewer of the relevant IACSIT conference.
4. You can register the IACSIT conference with a discounted price.
5. You will be invited to deliver a keynote speech at the relevant IACSIT conference.
6. You will be invited to join the editorial boards of the IACSIT Journals.
ABOUT:
(ISC)² is an international, non-profit membership association for information security leaders like you.
We’re committed to helping our members learn, grow and thrive. Nearly 280,000 members, associates and
candidates strong, we empower professionals who touch every aspect of information security.
How can we help you make an impact in your career and advance our industry? Through our globally
recognized certifications. Our vast networking and collaboration opportunities. Our Professional
Development Institute and leadership tools.
Vision:
Inspire a Safe and Secure Cyber World
(ISC)² CERTIFICATIONS
Certified in Cyber Security Certified in Cybersecurity
[START YOUR CAREER WITH (ISC)²]
SSCP
[SECURITY ADMINISTRATION]
CISSPCISSP
[LEADERSHIP & OPERATIONS]
CISSP Concentrations
[ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING, AND MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATIONS]
CCSPCCSP
[CLOUD SECURITY]
CAP LOGOCAP
[AUTHORIZATION]
HCISPP LOGOHCISPP
[HEALTHCARE]
Sign up as an (ISC)² Candidate and get your first year free. Annual dues will be U.S. $50 thereafter.
EVENTS
(ISC)² Events
Security Congress
Partner Events
Webinars
They have recently launched (ISC)² Candidate which allows anyone studying for a certification or
interested in a career in cybersecurity to join the Association and enjoy the benefits this brings. Learn
more about becoming an (ISC)² Candidate.
(ISC)² offers a wide range of educational courses and products to help you with your professional
development needs including preparing for an (ISC)² certification, earning CPE credits to maintain your
(ISC)² credential and helping you stay relevant on current challenges facing our industry.
For technical help with accessing an online course or for content specific questions related to (ISC)²
certification courses, email membersupport@isc2.org.
For information about CPE credits, login to the (ISC)² CPE Portal.
Contact:
https://www.isc2.org/Contact-Us#accordion-ec0be5accd8a4a36a5dbbcd3adb5307b
10. ISACA
WEBSITE LINK: https://www.isaca.org/
ABOUT:
As a global association, ISACA serves more than 165,000 members—but ISACA’s reach extends well beyond
its core membership in more than 188 countries worldwide. Serving high-performing professionals and
aiding enterprise transformation, ISACA inspires confidence and enables innovation in a fast-changing
technological world. Learn about ISACA’s 50-year history, more recent developments, and opportunities to
do work that truly matters.
BENEFITS:
ISACA’s constituency is characterized by its diversity. The global community of ISACA members and
certified individuals covers a variety of professional IT-related positions, information systems or IT auditors,
internal auditors, governance, security and risk professionals, consultants, educators, and C-suite
executives. We partner with you through your full career lifecycle–whether you are new to the field, in a
management role, or in a senior leadership position. We serve professionals in nearly every industry and
every geography.
MEMBERS BENEFITS:
Industry leading global conferences offering professional networking and education locally and
globally
Hundreds of jobs, tools and resources for job seekers and qualified candidates for employers in
the ISACA Career Centre
Member-only Online Career Fairs
ISACA Engage online community with discussion forums and volunteering opportunities
ISACA Mentorship Program offers the ability to connect with other professional ISACA members for
career development and support.
200+ ISACA Chapters offering events and training
Thought-leadership and discussion forums with industry peers and experts
SheLeadsTech promoting women in leadership roles in technology
Professional and industry advocacy lobbying helping to grow, refine and recommend best practices
to advance the IS/IT industry
Knowledge
ISACA produces a number of authoritative knowledge publications and practical guidance in a myriad of
formats.
Advantage Free Previews
Advantage Partner Content – The ‘Careers In’ Group career resource articles
Bi-monthly ISACA Journal
Webinars
Whitepapers and publications
Audit/Assurance Programs
IS Auditing Standards, guidelines and procedures
Cybersecurity Nexus (CSX) publications
Case Studies
Annual and semi-annual Industry Surveys
Online, on-demand courses
Leadership development webinars from internationally recognized thought leaders via the
Member-Exclusive Speaker Series
Total membership fees consist of International Dues + Local Chapter Dues. If you join today, your
international dues will be US$25. Australian membership dues payments will include an additional 10% for
GST. Local chapter dues vary by location; see below for a current listing. Membership in the association
requires joining both the international association and a local chapter when residing or working within its
territory.
International Dues US$25 + Your Local Chapter Dues Chapter Dues Pricing Guide
=
Total Cost
Note: Payments for membership dues are non-refundable and accounts are non-transferrable.