Interoperability is good for business.
Most PDF Association members are companies or individual consultants. They access industry resources to help them develop PDF-centric products or services.
Many of these developers are also software publishers who leverage PDF Association marketing assets to help spread the word about their products.
Others, such as developers encountering PDF tangentially, or those working with government and cultural preservation agencies, want access to PDF technical expertise as Observer or liaison members.
IndividualTypically held by consultants, Individual members may not share PDF Association resources with their employers or clients.
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ObserverUsed by organizations monitoring the PDF industry, or with limited interests in specific aspects of PDF technology. |
FullFull membership is for organizations with significant investments in PDF technology. This membership type includes marketing benefits.
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PartnerPartner members are major supporters of the industry as a whole. They gain early access to sponsorship opportunities and are eligible for the Board of Directors. |
LiaisonGovernment agencies, academic and public-interest organizations use Liaison membership to collaborate with the industry on advancing technologies to serve their interests. |
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Member fees vary based on organization size. |
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INDIVIDUAL |
€300 - €600 |
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OBSERVER |
€750 – €9,000 |
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FULL |
€750 TO €18,000 |
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PARTNER |
€3,000 TO €36,000 |
| LIASON | Free (government and non-profits only) |
| Technical benefits | Individual | Observer | Full | Partner | Liaison |
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| Access to drafts of upcoming ISO standards |  |
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| Participate in ISO working-group meetings | |
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| Collaborate via Technical Working Groups | |
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| Access to members-only intranet and mailing-lists | |
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| Participate in Liaison Working Groups | |
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| Access to the PDF Interoperability Jira | |
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| Voting rights in Technical Working Groups | |
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| Voting rights as Partners | |
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| Voting rights as Members | |
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| Discounts on attending PDF Association events | |
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| Share resources within your organization | |
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| Eligible for Board membership | |
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| Marketing benefits | Individual | Observer | Full | Partner | Liaison |
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| Use of the PDF Association “member” logo | |
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| Company description and links from pdfa.org | |
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| Product and/or services listings | |
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| Contribute or participate in articles on pdfa.org | |
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| Sponsorship opportunities at PDF Association events | |
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| Other sponsorship opportunities | |
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| First refusal on opportunities for sponsorship | |
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| First refusal on opportunities to demonstrate solutions | |
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| Access to the Lead Generation Program | |
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| "PDF features" pages | |
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| Publish news, events and more on pdfa.org | |
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| Support for in-person and online seminars | |
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| First refusal at speaking opportunities at others' events | |
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