Member Login
The IOWN Global Forum uses two primary collaboration tools for member engagement and to advance the work of the Forum. Once your organization has joined the Forum, please ensure that at least one company representative has access to the following platforms.
The IOWN Global Forum uses two primary collaboration tools for member engagement and to advance the work of the Forum. Once your organization has joined the Forum, please ensure that at least one company representative has access to the following platforms.
Access the Member Platform
Access the Member Platform
The IOWN Global Forum Member Platform provides secure, streamlined access to all member resources, connecting members with exclusive tools and information vital to their membership. Powered by Salesforce, the platform includes your member profile, group rosters, event calendars, notifications, and a wide range of additional resources.
Access Confluence
Access Confluence
Our primary collaboration tool, Confluence, is used for real-time collaboration on working documents within the IOWN Global Forum. Confluence provides essential access to working documents and is the primary content hub and meeting space for our steering committees, working groups, and task forces. Confluence is the most effective way to stay current and contribute effectively to ongoing initiatives.
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FAQs
How can I join?
Please visit iowngf.org/join-forum/#steps for instructions to join the IOWN Global Forum.
What is the difference between membership classes?
Sponsor Membership is for companies that are willing to commit time and resources to realize the world of IOWN technology. Sponsor Members are eligible for leadership positions, including a Board of Directors seat and all Steering Committee and Working Group leadership positions. Sponsor Members also can participate on IOWN technology Steering Committees.
General Membership is for companies that are interested in the world of IOWN technology and want to be a part of its development. With General Membership, a Company is able to vote in all Working Groups, make contributions, and suggest new work areas. Academic or
Research Membership is for non-profit entities that are organized and operated primarily as an educational entity or research organization under the laws and regulations of its domicile jurisdiction. This membership class was designed to give qualifying organizations the same rights as General membership, except without voting privileges and without the eligibility for a Vice Chair leadership position, for the reduced membership fee of $2,000 per year in recognition of their non-profit status.
What happens after I fill out and submit the Participation Agreement?
Your agreement will be reviewed by the IOWN Global Forum team for completeness and by the IOWN Global Forum Board of Directors. The review period takes one week, after which the IOWN Global Forum team will contact you with an invoice for your annual membership fee. If there are any questions or further review required, you will be notified and kept informed of the status.
How can I submit a Participation Application?
You can submit the Participation Agreement in one of the following ways
- Online
- Download and email a copy to membership@iowngf.org
- Download and mail a copy using the contact information listed on the form.
How do I apply/qualify for Academic or Research Membership?
Please submit the completed Participation Agreement and proof you meet the requirements for the selected Membership Classification. Proof can be your Organization’s “charter” or “articles” or any other official document that describes how you are organized or formed in your jurisdiction. IOWN Global Forum will review any and all applications by academic institutions and research organizations for Membership to confirm the status of the applicant, and may reject an application if it determines that the applicant fails to meet the requirements for this Membership Classification.
Are there any restrictions to which Membership Class I can join?
Sponsor and General membership are open to all organizations, including Academic Institutions and Research Organizations.
The Academic or Research membership is only open to entities that meet the requirements to qualify as either an “academic institution” or “research organization”. An “academic institution” means any non-profit entity that is organized and operated primarily as an educational entity under the laws and regulations of its domicile jurisdiction. A “research organization” means any non-profit entity that is organized and operated primarily as a research organization under the laws and regulations of its domicile jurisdiction.
I am an Affiliate of a current Member. How can I participate?
Companies that are an Affiliate of a current Member (as defined in the IOWN Global Forum Bylaws) have two options for participation:
(1) Employees of an Affiliated company may participate as Member Representatives of the IOWN Global Forum Member
(2) The Affiliated company may request an Signatory Affiliate Acknowledgement agreement from membership@iowngf.org and participate as a non-voting Affiliate under their own name within IOWN Global Forum. This agreement must be executed by the Signatory Affiliate, the current IOWN Global Forum Member, and IOWN Global Forum and carries one-time dues of $5,000.
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