There are four types of membership:
Services Include:
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Networking: Local chapter meetings, conferences, roundtables and seminars.
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Knowledge Sharing: Working Group deliverables, Advanced Practices Council (APC) research, bi-monthly member eNewsletter, Webcasts and our online community, simnet.org.
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Education: Access to the SIM Regional Learning Forum™, providing industry-specific training for future IT leaders.
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Advocacy: The collaborative "voice” of SIM on issues such as cyberspace security and software licensing.
Industry Leadership: Access to peers who understand and manage similar challenges and issues.
- $160 For-Profit SIM Intl + Chapter Dues (varies by chapter)
- $80 Non-Profit/Academic SIM Intl + Chapter Dues (varies by chapter)
- $285 At-Large For-Profit
- $142.50 At-Large Non-Profit
Chapter:
Individuals can join through one of the 34 local chapters.
At-Large Membership:
Individuals located in an area where there is not currently a chapter may join as an At-Large Member.
To apply online for a SIM Individual Membership, click here.
Corporate/Enterprise Membership
SIM’s Corporate Membership offers employers an opportunity to extend the benefits of SIM membership throughout their company, offering increased networking, education and idea exchange opportunities.
Packages:
Enterprise Basic Package (offers companies with 3 or more individual members a $20 dues discount per member)
- Membership: Three or more* individual memberships
- Cost - $420+ ($140 x 3) plus Chapter dues
Enterprise Advantage Package
Enterprise Platinum Package
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Regional Leadership Forum: One pre-paid discounted participation fee (Nine-month program; $8,850 value)
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Annual Conference: One (1) pre-paid discounted registration to SIMposium
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Membership: Three or more* individual memberships
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Cost - $8,420+ ($7,500 for RLF, $500 for SIMposium plus $140 x 3) plus Chapter dues
*At an additional cost
To apply for SIM’s Corporate Membership, email hblush@simnet.org or contact your local chapter.
Academic Institution Membership
The Academic Institution program serves to strengthen the relationship between academia and senior information systems executives. This program offers up to five individuals within an academic unit (departments, colleges, programs, etc.), the following member resources:
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One complimentary SIMposium conference registration
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Five individual memberships in SIM International
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Five complimentary registrations at the annual pre-ICIS Academic Workshop
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Free SIM Working Group papers
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Dues - $1,750 per institution (local Chapter dues vary by Chapter)
Joint Academic Institution
Association for Information Systems (AIS) Membership
Comprised of the same benefits as the Academic Institution package, the SIM-AIS membership includes (for an additional fee):
To apply for SIM's Academic Membership please contact SIM Headquarters at 800-387-9746 or email SIM@SIMnet.org
Advanced Practices Council®
(APC) Membership
Includes a seat on the Advanced Practices Council® (APC) and an individual Membership in SIM International. Chapter membership is additional
- Openly share and learn in an intimate, vendor-neutral environment (APC membership is limited to 40 individuals)
- Shape and direct exclusive research according to business needs and emerging trends
- Benefit from cross-industry perspectives
- Drive innovation at your organization
APC
- Advanced Practices Council: Participation by the CIO of company
- SIM International Dues
- Cost - $19,000+ Individual plus Chapter dues (if applicable)
APC Premier Package
- Advanced Practices Council: Participation by the CIO of company
- Regional Leadership Forum: One complimentary participation fee (Nine-month program; $8,850 value)
- Annual Conference: One registration to SIMposium
- SIM International Dues and Chapter Dues for APC Member
- Cost- $27,500 Chapter dues included
Please contact
SIM Headquarters for information on how to join as an APC member.