APF member value pillars
APF Membership types & Benefits
Professional MEMBERSHIP
Advance your professional career with APF
Professional Membership provides you direct contact with your foresight peers and be an intrisic part of APF.
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Access to Online Forums and Community Networking Events
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Priority Access to Volunteer Opportunities
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Access to a Digital Library of Foresight Resources
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Access to All Compass Editions (PDF)
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Monthly Newsletters & Weekly Member Pushes
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Initiate, Lead or Participate in APF Initiatives
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Discounts on Pro-Dev Workshops and Webinars
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Discounts on APF Gatherings and Conferences
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Access to APF Nexus Events* (Exclusive Regional Hubs Meetups)
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Listing in APF Directory as Verified Professional
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Opportunities to Host an APF First Friday
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Priority opportunities to cContribute to APF Publications
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Opportunities for Sponsored Research Collaboration
How to become a Professional Member?
You need to apply to be a Professional Member of the APF. Applicants must meet a minimum of two of the Application Criteria listed in the Application Guide. Please see the detailed process by clicking "Read More". Step 1: Download the Professional Member Application Guide. Step 2: Fill in the information in the application form. This is also a step to create an account in our member system. You will receive a confirmation email once after you submit the application. It will take the Application Review Committe max. 10 working days to review your application. Step 3: You will receive a formal review decision through email and more information for the next step based on the decision.
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
broaden your multidisciplinary skills & Advance Your Study Experience with APF
The Student Membership is open to all students, no matter your academic program. If you're interested in Foresight and Futures Studies.
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Access to Online Forums and Community Networking Events
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Priority Access to Volunteer Opportunities
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Access to a Digital Library of Foresight Resources
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Access to All Compass Editions (PDF)
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Monthly Newsletters & Weekly Member Pushes
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Participation in APF Initiatives
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Discounts on Pro-Dev Workshops and Webinars
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Discounts on Gatherings and Conferences
How to become a Student Member?
You need to apply to be a Student Member of the APF. Applicants must provide proof of student status with formal adminssion documentation. Please see the detailed process by clicking "Read More". Step 1: Submit your application through the "signup" form on the APF website with your personal email account. Step 2: Ensure to provide your student email address in "please provide your student email address and information of your university foresight program" section. Step 3: You will receive a formal review decision through email and more information for the next step based on the decision.
ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP
Develop Your Organizational Practice of Foresight with APF
For organizations that practice foresight, you can apply for APF membership as a team.
*One designated member from the organizaton can act as a sponsor and point-of-contact for the organization.
*Organizational Membership package fee covers for three members, and each additional organizational member beyond the first three is $150. Organizational Members must work with the organization at least 51% of the time.
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Access to Online Forums and Community Networking Events
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Priority Access to Volunteer Opportunities
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Access to a Digital Library of Foresight Resources
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Access to All Compass Editions (PDF)
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Monthly Newsletters & Weekly Member Pushes
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Initiate, Lead or Participate in APF Initiatives
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Discounts on Pro-Dev Workshops and Webinars
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Discounts on APF Gatherings and Conferences
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Access to APF Nexus Events* (Exclusive Regional Hubs Meetups)
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Listing in APF Directory as Verified Professional
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Opportunities to Host an APF First Friday
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Priority opportunities to cContribute to APF Publications
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Opportunities for Sponsored Research Collaboration
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Discounts for Additional Member Enrollments
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Organization logo display in APF Member Organization Directory
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Branding and Recognition on APF Website
How to become an Organization Member?
At least one applicant from the organization must qualify as a Professional Member. This member is designated as the sponsor for the organization and will serve as the point-of-contact. Step 1: Download the Professional Member Application Guide. Step 2: Fill in the information in the application form. This is also a step to create an account in our member system. You will receive a confirmation email once after you submit the application. It will take the Application Review Committe max. 10 working days to review your application. Step 3: You will receive a formal review decision through email and more information for the next step based on the decision.
Membership Benefits & Fees
Benefits Order | Friends of Foresight | Full Membership | Organization Membership |
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Platform Access | |||
APF Community | |||
APF Open Forum | |||
APF Members Events | |||
Direct Resource Update | |||
Professional Development Support | |||
Participate in Award Recognition Programs | |||
ListServ Discussion | |||
Internal & Regional Members Groups | |||
Reduced Tickets for Professional Development Conference | |||
Free Download of APF Resources | |||
Use of APF Logo |
yearly fee
free
US $195
* Students Membership will be US $50/year.
US $500
* For the first three members. Addtional member will be $150 each.
Membership Tiers Pricing
The APF has introduced regional pricing for memberships to make it more equitable for our global community. Our pricing discounts are constructed based on the income groups identified by The World Bank.
Title | Discount Rate | Full Membership | Student Membership | Organization Membership |
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Tier 4 - Low Income Economies | 86% | US$27 | US$7 | US$70 |
Tier 3 - Lower-Middle Income Economies | 74% | US$51 | US$13 | US$130 |
Tier 2 -
Upper-Middle Income Economies | 51% | US$96 | US$25 | US$245 |
Tier 1 -
High Income / OECD Economies | 0% | US$195 | US$50 | US$500 |