Membership Benefits & Pathways
Discover the value of becoming an OGC member—access working groups, innovation programs, knowledge resources, and a global community shaping the future of open geospatial standards.
We are a vibrant, welcoming geospatial community.
OGC Membership
More than 400 organizations and professionals across government, industry, academia, and the nonprofit sector come together at OGC to advance open standards and interoperable solutions.
Choose the membership type that fits your mission — then select an engagement level that reflects how actively you want to influence or lead.
Our Membership Types
OGC offers flexible membership options for organizations and individuals at every level—from strategic leaders who influence global geospatial direction, to principal and technical members who actively shape standards and innovation, to associate and individual members who participate, learn, and contribute to the community.
Commercial
Membership
For companies building geospatial technology, data platforms, and interoperable solutions.
Government Membership
For public-sector agencies using open standards to support operations, policy, and mission-critical work.
Nonprofit / NGO Membership
For humanitarian, environmental, and development-focused organizations leveraging geospatial innovation.
Academic
Membership
For universities and research groups driving geospatial education, innovation, and applied research.
Individual
Membership
For developers, professionals, and students contributing to OGC work and growing their skills.
Engagement Levels (OGC Tier Framework)
Scale your participation based on your product strategy and market goals. Each tier builds on the previous one, unlocking broader governance roles, innovation access, and visibility.
Professional/ Developer
Join to Participate:
Participate in working groups, innovation programs, and access compliance discounts.
Explorer
Join to Participate:
Participate in working groups, innovation programs, and access compliance discounts.
Catalyst
Join to Influence:
All the benefits in the previous tire, and – Ability to propose new working groups, Gain technical committee membership with voting rights, and eligible for unlimited compliance packages.
Principal
Join to Lead:
All the benefits in the previous tire, and – Planning Committee membership and voting rights, Election of OGC Board of Directors, Prominent branding and promotion and unlimited compliance packages.
Strategic
Join to Invest:
All the benefits in the previous tire, and – Strategic Member Advisory Committee (SMAC) Representation, Direct a percentage of organization’s membership dues for specific OGC technical initiatives and unlimited compliance packages.
MEMBER COMMUNITY
Step Into Agora
Discover Agora—OGC’s dynamic platform designed to keep you informed, connected, and involved. Whether you’re just onboarding or already part of the community, Agora offers easy access to essential resources and collaboration spaces right from your mobile device.
Explore shared interests, contribute to geospatial solutions, and engage with fellow members and non-members alike.