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Learn more about what benefits organizations derive from their membership in W3C, and the role that they are invited to take.
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Quick list of Member benefits
- Participate in any group
- Shape web technology
- Propose new technology
- Standardize your ideas
- Meet, interact with leaders
W3C Members
W3C Members are organizations of all sizes and all types, for-profit or not-for-profit, including commercial, educational and governmental entities. They may be developing web-based products, using web technologies as an enabling medium, conducting research on the web, or developing specifications based on W3C work.
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Who can join W3C?
Organizations may join the World Wide Web Consortium. W3C's processes are designed for organizational participation.
We do not have a class of Membership for individuals. Public participation in W3C is possible in a number of ways. Some individuals who are not employed by a W3C Member may participate as an "invited expert" in a Working or Interest Group, subject to approval by the group Chair and Team contact.
Membership fees
In order to promote a diverse Membership that represents the interests of organizations around the world, W3C Membership fees vary depending on the annual revenues, type, and location of headquarters of an organization.