Benefits

DIACC Membership Benefits

Lead. Innovate. Shape Canada’s Digital Trust Future.

DIACC brings together public and private sector leaders to advance digital trust, identity verification, digital trust frameworks, and the public and private sector infrastructure required for a modern digital economy. As a member, your organization connects to economic sector strategy, applied innovation, and a cross-sector network shaping the future of Canada’s digital trust landscape.

Explore the benefits below and find the membership level that fits your organization’s goals.

Membership Level Overview

Choose the level that matches your organization’s commitment and goals:

Benefit

Sustaining

Affiliate

Adopter

Strategic Influence

Vote, elect Board, set priorities

Committee participation

Stay informed & aligned

Governance Role

Board eligible, vote on all decisions

Committee participation

Observer access

Research & Initiatives

Lead, propose, author

Participate, contribute

Participate by invitation

Visibility & Brand

Priority media, featured placement

Logo + media opportunities

Limited recognition

Committee Leadership

Chair, Vice-Chair, Officer roles

Active participation

Participate by invitation

Event Access

Full access + member discounts

Full access + member discounts

Limited access + member discounts

SIG Participation

Lead and participate

Participate

Participate

Influence Economic Sector Strategy & Policy

Shape Canada’s digital trust and identity verification agenda.

Sustaining Members

  • Drive national priorities for digital trust, global interoperability, and digital economy innovation.
  • Elect DIACC’s Board of Directors and vote on strategic organizational decisions.
  • Eligible to serve as Board Directors, Committee Chairs, and Officers.
  • Propose new workstreams, priorities, and strategic initiatives.
  • Guide DIACC marketing, outreach, and national engagement direction.

Affiliate Members

  • Contribute insights and expertise through active Committee participation.
  • Influence emerging standards and best practices.
  • Shape program development through collaborative input.

Adopter Members

  • Stay informed and aligned with evolving national digital trust direction.
  • Provide implementation feedback and real-world perspectives.

Lead Innovation & Applied Research

Collaborate on pilots, proofs-of-concept, and research with real-world impact.

Sustaining Members

  • Lead and participate in DIACC Proofs-of-Concept (PoC) and pilots.
  • Propose and sponsor new applied research initiatives aligned with market needs.
  • Author and contribute to DIACC Reports, Recommendations, Technical Profiles, and Industry Standards.
  • Access pre-publication research and early insights.

Affiliate Members

  • Participate in PoC projects, pilots, and applied research initiatives.
  • Contribute to DIACC publications and technical working groups.
  • Collaborate on real-world implementations and case studies.

Adopter Members

  • Participate in select projects by invitation.
  • Access all published research, frameworks, and implementation guides.
  • Benefit from lessons learned and proven approaches.

Governance & Leadership Opportunities

Take a leadership role in building Canada’s digital trust ecosystem.

Sustaining Members

  • Voting Rights: Elect Board Directors and vote on major organizational decisions.
  • Board Eligibility: Run for Board positions and shape DIACC’s strategic direction.
  • Committee Leadership: Serve as Committee Chairs, Vice-Chairs, and Officers.
  • Full Participation: Vote on Committee deliverables, standards, and recommendations.
  • Ecosystem Building: Sponsor public sector Affiliate memberships to strengthen cross-sector collaboration.

Affiliate Members

  • Participate in Expert Committees and Special Interest Groups (SIGs).
  • Join working groups focused on specific challenges and opportunities.
  • Contribute to consensus-building and deliverable development.

Adopter Members

  • Engage in Committee discussions where appropriate and by invitation.
  • Observe governance processes and learn from ecosystem leaders.

Build Visibility & Market Credibility

Elevate your organization’s profile as a digital trust leader.

Sustaining Members

  • Priority Media Exposure: First access to media opportunities, speaking engagements, and press features.
  • Thought Leadership Platform: Inclusion in DIACC’s Speakers Bureau and expert panel opportunities.
  • Premium Branding: Featured logo placement across DIACC website, publications, and national campaigns.
  • Case Study Features: Spotlight your innovations and implementations.
  • Full Marketing Rights: Display DIACC member logo across your marketing and communications.
  • Event Benefits: Member discounts for DIACC conferences, summits, and networking events.
  • Lead SIGs: Convene and lead Special Interest Groups on emerging topics.

Affiliate Members

  • Logo visibility on DIACC website and member communications.
  • Opportunities for media features and visibility in DIACC channels.
  • Participate in and contribute to Special Interest Groups.
  • Member discounts on DIACC events and programs.
  • DIACC member logo usage rights.

Adopter Members

  • Recognition as a DIACC member across communications.
  • Access to member-exclusive events, webinars, and networking.
  • Special Interest Group participation.
  • Member pricing for DIACC events and conferences.

Network & Collaborate

Connect with the ecosystem driving Canada’s digital economy forward.

All DIACC members gain access to:

  • Cross-Sector Network: Connect with government, financial services, telecommunications, technology, healthcare, and education leaders.
  • Expert Community: Collaborate with practitioners, policymakers, and innovators.
  • Members-Only Events: Exclusive roundtables, working sessions, and networking forums.
  • Learning Resources: Access to webinars, workshops, and digital trust education programs.
  • Implementation Support: Learn from peers tackling similar challenges.

Why Organizations Join DIACC

Be part of something bigger. DIACC members are co-creators of the frameworks, industry standards, and public and private sector infrastructure enabling secure digital interactions across Canada and globally.

Your organization gains:

  • Influence digital trust and identity verification policy and industry standards
  • Direct collaboration with implementation partners
  • Credibility as a recognized leader in digital trust
  • Early access to research, pilots, and emerging opportunities
  • A network of peers solving the same challenges

Ready to Join?

Choose your membership level and connect with Canada’s digital trust and verification community.

Questions? Contact our membership team at membership@diacc.ca

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