Membership

JOIN SID

We invite you to join SID to participate in shaping the future development of

  • Display technologies and display-related products
  • Materials and components for displays and display applications
  • Manufacturing processes and equipment
  • New markets and applications

In every specialty you will find SID members as leading contributors to their profession.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Publications

  • Free access to SID’s extensive archive of publications and past conference digests, with current and past issues available, searchable, and online
  • Stay on top of the latest research and advances in display technology via Journal of SID and the technical digests from the many SID conferences.  These are also searchable, with free access for SID members!
  • Learn through SID’s educational publications, including seminar notes, course notes, and the SID-Wiley Book Series, featuring price discounts for SID members only
  • Stay informed of industry developments and events through Information Display Magazine, free for SID members!

Participation in Conferences

SID members benefit from substantially lower registration fees at key display-industry events.

  • Display Week: The world's premier conference and exposition covering all aspects of display technology, applications, and services.
  • International Display Research Conference (IDRC)
  • International Display Workshops (IDW)
  • International Meeting on Information Display (IMID)
  • Many regional conferences, seminars, workshops, and webinars.

Networking - Develop your career and become a vital part of the display community

  • Over 5,000 members in industry and academia consisting of your prospective colleagues, sponsors, suppliers, customers - and competitors.
  • Chapter activities to network, learn, and serve your local display community.
  • On-line FREE access to the SID member directory - only available to members.
  • Volunteer opportunities to help shape SID events.
  • Receive recognition through SID professional and achievement awards.
  • Access to on-line job market.




Printable Membership Form, for New Memberships and Renewals by Fax and Email


Group Membership Form, for Companies and Universities




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TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP:
Full membership: Full members have access to all SID content, publications, and receive Information Display magazine by mail.
Associate Membership: Associate members are those who join SID, but are not involved in the display industry. Associate members receive Information Display magazine but are not eligible to hold office or vote in the general election.
Student membership: Student members have access to online content, but do not vote in the general election or receive Information Display magazine by mail. Student members must have a student ID, and can be graduate students, but not post docs, lecturers, or professors.
Shared membership: Some countries have lower cost memberships due to foreign exchange rates. These members are able to vote in the general election, but do not receive Information Display magazine by mail.
Life membership: This membership is available to some long-standing SID members who have retired, but face economic difficulty in paying normal member dues. They have full access to online content, but do not receive Information Display magazine by mail. Please refer to our bylaws for further information, or contact SID HQ for further information.
Unemployed members: This is a discounted membership status available for only one year with no renewal available. This membership class does not receive Information Display magazine by mail.