Your membership of CGIA helps support regular events and advocacy to support the geospatial profession in California. If you want to learn more about our events, initiatives, or other activities, further information can be found across this website. We also hold members-only events, including professional development webinars and tours of key locations across the state.
Please consider joining CGIA today! Membership starts at just $50 (even less for student members) and helps support your profession.
Regular Membership
For just $50 per year, you can enjoy:
- Regular updates on the CGIA website & social media
- Social events & networking opportunities at geospatial conferences
- Education and information sharing and learning through webinars and workshops
- Annual awards
- Statewide events calendar
- Advocacy for California's geospatial community
- Participation in the shaping of industry standards, best practices and legislation affecting California and the nation
Student Membership
Student members save 50% on the regular membership fee. For just $25 per year, you receive all regular membership benefits. Proof of enrolment at an academic institution is required.
Sustaining Membership - Private
Sustaining membership for private organizations costs just $500 annually. This enables a private organization to join CGIA, with the following additional benefits:
- Up to 10 individuals in your organization may become regular members
- Up to 1 webinar per year - opportunity to present on your organization’s products/services
- Logo on website and at all CGIA virtual events
- Recognition of sustaining membership at all events where CGIA has a booth
Sustaining Membership - Education, Non-Profit, or Tribal
Sustaining membership for educational, non-profit, or Tribal entities costs just $250 annually.
- Up to 10 designated individuals in your organizations that receive the regular membership benefits
- 50% discount on the organizational membership fee
- All other sustaining membership benefits
Summary of Member Benefits
| Benefit | Regular Member | Student Member | Sustaining Member - Private | Sustaining Member - Non-Profit, Education or Tribal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Updates | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Networking Events | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Webinars & Workshops | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Annual Awards | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Advocacy | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of Members Included | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Logo on CGIA Website and Events | Yes | Yes | ||
| Sustaining Member Webinar | Yes | Yes | ||
| Membership Fee | $50/year | $25/year | $500/year | $250/year |
If you have questions about joining CGIA, please reach out to us: membership@cgia.org.