GlobalPlatform offers different kinds of membership to ensure that organizations of all sizes and expertise can benefit from the right level of participation. Browse the table below to find out which type of membership is right for you and your business.
Full
$33,000 / yr
Participating
$26,500 / yr
Observer
$13,000 / yr
Public Entity
$7,000 / yr
Consultant
$1,500 / yr
Strategic Influence
Ability to nominate one representative for a Board of Directors seat
Opportunity to serve on the Executive Committee
Opportunity to chair a Technical Committee or Task Force
Weighted voting privileges for Board of Directors elections
3 Votes
1 Vote
Ability to contribute to ad hoc operational Steering Committees to address special topics
Ability to bring business and technical requirements to the association
Technical privileges
Ability to participate in Technical Committees and their associated Working Groups.
All
One Committee
Opportunity to become a GlobalPlatform accredited SE or TEE certification lab / test tool provider
Both
Option to participate in the TEE or SE programOne
Access to the certification test suites
Ability to review all technical documents, including specifications, before public release
Free access to technical documents that non-members must purchase (e.g. configurations, test suites)
Discounted fees for technical training
Advanced insights
Ability to participate in a market-based and regionally focused Task Forces
Ability to contribute to ad hoc market Steering Committees to address special topics
Ability to contribute to white papers and other educational resources
Access to expertise
Free access to all GlobalPlatform educational materials
Limited free access to all GlobalPlatform events (including Annual Seminar)
Extensive networking opportunities
Access to the GlobalPlatform members-only website and library of materials
No registration fees to attend GlobalPlatform meetings
Industry positioning
Sponsorship opportunity at GlobalPlatform events
Use of 'GlobalPlatform Member' logo for member use on their website, print materials, trade show signage, to showcase participation in technical community
Opportunity to provide quotes for GlobalPlatform press releases
Members receive discounted registration for GlobalPlatform endorsed industry events
To apply to become a GlobalPlatform member, please read the following legal bylaws and IPR policy, and complete and return the membership agreement.
The completed and signed membership agreement can be scanned and emailed to GlobalPlatform. Alternatively, it can be faxed to +1-650-260-2389.
New members joining after 31 October within the current fiscal year will pay prorated fees based on the month that a signed membership agreement is received by GlobalPlatform.
Member Testimonials
“Mobile and payment security is the core of our business and we have become globally recognized for our security expertise regarding Java Card™ and GlobalPlatform technology. GlobalPlatform has taken the initiative to propose an architecture that will enable mobile payment to emerge in a sound and cost-effective manner, a drive that we fully support. As a member of the association we are now working with key industry associations to play a part in this effort which will make mobile payment solutions secure and trustworthy by offering the required test methodology and tools.”
- Marc Witteman, CTO, RiscureApply for GlobalPlatform membership