MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Membership in CS-Can|Info-Can is open to university or college faculty members in Canada active in computer science research and education, undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in computer science, members of government laboratories and departments, computer science professionals and industry partners.

 

Scientific and Professional Networking

The CS-Can|Info-Can annual conference and AGM provides an exceptional opportunity for computer science researchers, students and professionals to meet and to interact. Participants hear from Canada’s most outstanding researchers and from funding agencies and industry leaders. CS-Can|Info-Can members receive preferred registration rates to CS- Can|Info-Can conferences, workshops and events.

Awards

The annual CS-Can|Info-Can Awards for Lifetime Achievement, Outstanding Young Computer Science Research and Distinguished Dissertation recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements and contributions to computing in Canada.

The CS-Can|Info-Can Student Travel Awards and Student-Run Event awards support students attending and initiating events that are complementary to, but not a part of, the normal academic requirements for their degree. Preference is given to events that align with CS-Can|Info-Can’s mission and take place in Canada.

Advocacy

CS-Can|Info-Can is the voice of computer science in Canada and key among organizations from industry, academia and associations to represent the entire value chain, from teaching to research and industry. We develop, offer and promote a range of policy, education and outreach initiatives in partnership with our members and affiliates.

Member Forum

The Members Forum provides exclusive access to a variety of services, including job postings and member discussions, to enrich connectivity and collaboration across the Canadian computing community.

MEMBERSHIP TYPES

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP

Individual Membership is open to faculty and students in university and college computer science and related departments, computer science researchers and professionals in industry and government.

DEPARTMENTAL MEMBERSHIP

Departmental Membership is open to university, college and CEGEP academic departments of computer science and closely related fields as well as government research laboratories.

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP

Corporate Membership is open to companies doing business in Canada that focus on research, development, or provision of services in the field of computing.

MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE AND BENEFITS

Membership Type Annual Fee Notes
Individual Member $99.00 Computer science industry and government research laboratory professional
Member Department Postdocs FREE While postdoc and for one year after graduation
Member Department Graduate and Undergraduate Students and Postdocs FREE While student and for one year after graduation
Non-member Department Students and Postdocs $25.00  
Early Career Member $49.00 Within four years of graduation. Includes postdoc and grad students after initial free period

 

Individual and Early Career Member Benefits

  • Eligible for discounted registration fees to CS-Can|Info-Can conferences, workshops and events.

  • May hold positions on CS-Can|Info-Can committees and Board of Directors.

  • May vote in CS-Can|Info-Can Board of Director elections.

  • May submit nominations for CS-Can|Info-Can annual awards.

Student Member Benefits

  • Eligible for discounted registration fees to CS-Can|Info-Can conferences, workshops and events.

  • Eligible to hold student representative positions on CS-Can|Info-Can committees and Board of Directors.

  • May nominate and vote to elect the student representative to the Board of Directors.

  • May submit nominations for CS-Can|Info-Can annual awards.

  • Are eligible to receive CS-Can|Info-Can Student Travel Awards.

  • Are eligible to apply for CS-Can|Info-Can Student-Run Event Awards

Membership Type Annual Fee Notes
University CS Department $6,000 > 40 faculty members
University CS Department $5,000 > 30  and < 40 faculty members
University CS Department $2,000 >15 and <30 faculty members
University CS Department $500 <15 faculty members
Affiliate University Department $500 Membership to be approved by Board of Directors
Government Research Laboratory $400 Membership to be approved by Board of Directors
Community College/CEGEP $400 Membership to be approved by Board of Directors

Departmental and Government Research Laboratory Member Benefits

  • All full-time faculty members of member university departments, including affiliate departments, qualify for membership at no additional charge.
  • Community College and CEGEP departments and Government Research Laboratories may identify up to five members for membership at no additional charge.
  • All departments may post department job postings on the CS-Can|Info-Can Member Forum.
  • All departments in all institutions may submit departmental profiles on the CS-Can|Info-Can website.
  • All departments in all institutions may submit nominations for CS-Can|Info-Can annual awards.
  • University and college departments and government research laboratories are eligible to host CS-Can|Info-Can conferences and workshops.

Membership Type Annual Fee
Bronze Member $2,000
Silver Member $5,000
Gold Member $10,000

Corporate Membership Benefits 

Bronze

  • Company name, logo and 100 word company profile will be listed on the CS-Can|Info-Can website.
  • May post job postings on the CS-Can|Info-Can Member Forum.
  • One complimentary registration to CS-Can|Info-Can annual conference and AGM.
  • May vote to elect the industry representative to the Board of Directors.

Silver

  • Company name, logo and 250 word company profile will be listed on the CS-Can|Info-Can website.
  • May post job postings on the CS-Can|Info-Can Member Forum.
  • Two complimentary registrations to CS-Can|Info-Can annual conference and AGM.
  • Representation on CS-Can|Info-Can Industry Advisory Committee.
  • Eligible to nominate company representative for industry representative position on the Board of Directors.
  • May vote to elect the industry representative to the Board of Directors.

Gold

  • Company name, logo and 500 word company profile will be listed on the CS-Can|Info-Can website.
  • May post job postings on the CS-Can|Info-Can Member Forum.
  • Four complimentary registrations to CS-Can|Info-Can annual conference and AGM.
  • Complimentary exhibit table at CS-Can|Info-Can annual conference.
  • Sponsor recognition at CS-Can|Info-Can events.
  • Representation on CS-Can|Info-Can Industry Advisory Committee.
  • Eligible to nominate company representative for industry representative position on the Board of Directors.
  • May vote to elect the industry representative to the Board of Directors.

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