Join CNG
As an initiative of the nonprofit Radiant Earth, we are community-led and vendor-neutral. Your membership allows us to convene geospatial data practitioners from government agencies, academic institutions, international organizations, nonprofits, commercial enterprises, and startups around the world to collaborate and maximize the potential of geospatial data.
Why Join?
Joining CNG connects you to a supportive community of data practicioners, grants access to our members-only Slack, gives you discounts on events, and provides opportunities to work on the projects that are transforming the geospatial sector.
Membership fees contribute to our operational costs, subsidize the creation of free content, and allow us to offer scholarships to engage economically disadvantaged communities.
Membership Levels
For individuals:
| Level | Eligibility | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Professional | Open to all. | $195 |
| Nonprofit | Open to staff of nonprofits. | $20 |
| Student | Open to students who are currently enrolled on a full-time basis. | $20 |
| Scholarship | Open to individuals learning via non-conventional programs such as internships, apprentices, online, and other methods. | $20 |
| Special situations | Fill out this form to request waived membership fees due to financial hardship. | Fee waived |
For organizations:
| Level | Benefits | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Educational institutions | Individual memberships for 2 faculty and up to 8 students, tabletop at CNG annual in-person event. | $500 |
| Commercial enterprises | Individual memberships for 8 staff, logo on website, 1 branded blog post, and ad in two newsletters. Choice of speaking opportunity at one event, joint webinar, or a booth at CNG annual in-person event. | $5,000 |
Membership fees are effectively donations to Radiant Earth’s general fund. If you would like to support our work without becoming a CNG member, you can donate to Radiant Earth and mention CNG in your donation comment.
Membership Sign up
If you are unable to pay by credit card, please write to us at hello@cloudnativegeo.org.