Join or Renew as a Member of the the Web3D Consortium
The Web3D Consortium is a member-funded industry consortium committed to the creation and deployment of open, royalty-free standards that enable the communication of real-time 3D across applications, networks, and XML web services. The Consortium works closely with the ISO, MPEG and W3C standardization bodies to maximize market opportunities for its membership. All Consortium members are empowered to participate in Consortium Working Groups to contribute to Consortium specifications before public deployment - and are able to network with some of the leading experts in Web3D technology to accelerate the delivery of their cutting-edge 3D platforms and applications.
Directing and Organizational
Member User Accounts
If your company is already a Directing or Organizational Level Web3D Consortium Member, you can sign up for a username and password today. This will grant you access to Members Only areas of the site including online working groups, email lists, teleconferences, and working group documents.
If you already have a user account, you can log in or manage your account.
Review Membership Agreements
- Process Summary and Guidelines (68 KB pdf)
- Membership Agreement (518KB pdf) which includes Intellectual Property Rights Policy (attachment A) and By-Laws (attachment B).
- Policy on Intellectual Property Rights (173KB pdf)
Apply for Membership
- Organizational/Directing Level Membership
- Professional/Student Level Membership
- If your company is currently a Directing or Organizational Level Web3D Consortium Member, sign up for a username and password
Overview of Membership Levels, Dues and Benefits:
| Directing | Organizational | Professional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dues | |||
| Dues: Large | $15,000 | $9,500 | |
| Dues: Standard | $5,500 | $3,500 | $100 |
| Dues: Small Academic/Student | $5,500 | $1,500 | $50 |
| Application Procedure | |||
| Signed Member Agreement | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Membership Approval Needed | By Board | None | None |
| Participation Benefits | |||
| Seat on Board | Yes - if desired | By election | By election |
| Working Group Participation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vote in working groups | One Vote | One Vote | No |
| Vote on Bylaws change | Yes | Yes | No |
| Waiver of Adopters Fees | Yes | Yes | No |
Definitions of Large, Standard and Small Academic:
Annual Dues payable for each level of membership vary according to the size of the member organization:
- "Large" organizations are: companies with $50M annual revenue or more; or academic, military and government organizations with 1,000 or more paid staff or faculty members;
- "Standard" membership is available to any company with less than $50M annual revenue; military and government organizations with less than 1,000 paid staff; or academic organizations with less than 1,000 but more than 100 faculty members.
- "Small Academic" organizations are defined as academic organizations with under 100 faculty members; Standard Professional membership dues are reduced for accredited students.
Refund Policy:
Once approved as a member and payment has been received, refunds of membership dues are available up to 30 days after payment has been received. You will need a RFR number which may be received by emailing with RFR in the subject line. Then you will be sent a refund form you will need to fill out and return to .
For more information about membership please send an email to: .