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Technology membership

A community for peoplebuilding what comes next.

Connect your interests, experience and contribution to a membership grade designed for the technology community. From students taking their first steps to established leaders advancing the field, SASACO membership recognises different stages of a professional journey.

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Four grades. Annual dues after approval.

Membership grades

A grade for each stage.

Applying does not take payment. SASACO reviews eligibility first and can decline an application when the published requirements are not met or the evidence is insufficient. The annual fee is collected only after approval.

Student

AED 50 per year

Annual dues for 12 months from activation, paid only after approval. Renewal is a separate later payment.

For people currently enrolled in a recognised diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate or doctoral programme relevant to technology, computing or engineering.

Eligibility and evidence

Eligibility

  • Current enrolment is required. Study may be full-time or part-time.
  • Employment experience is not required.

Evidence

  • Current student ID or enrolment confirmation.
  • Institution and programme details.
  • Expected completion date.
Apply for Student Membership

Member

AED 112 per year

Annual dues for 12 months from activation, paid only after approval. Renewal is a separate later payment.

For people working, researching, teaching or building in technology.

Eligibility and evidence

Eligibility

  • A relevant qualification.
  • At least one year of relevant professional or research experience.
  • A credible portfolio demonstrating practical technical work.

Evidence

  • Short professional profile or CV.
  • Relevant qualification, work history or portfolio link.

Applicants should demonstrate at least one of the routes above. Relevant professional experience and portfolio evidence are accepted as alternatives to a formal degree.

Apply for Membership

Senior Member

Reviewed grade

AED 750 per year

Annual dues for 12 months from activation, paid only after approval. Renewal is a separate later payment.

For experienced professionals who have demonstrated technical responsibility and a sustained contribution.

Eligibility and evidence

Eligibility

  • At least five years of relevant professional, research or teaching experience.
  • At least two years involving technical leadership, project ownership, mentoring or comparable responsibility.
  • Evidence of at least two substantial contributions, such as delivered systems, impactful research, patents, significant open-source work, engineering improvements or technical education.

Evidence

  • CV.
  • A concise contribution statement with supporting evidence.
  • One professional reference.

Admission is assessed against these criteria. Experience alone does not guarantee approval.

Apply for Senior Membership

Fellow

Reviewed grade

AED 1,010 per year

Annual dues for 12 months from activation, paid only after approval. Renewal is a separate later payment.

For established technology professionals with a sustained record of significant achievement and contribution to the wider field.

Eligibility and evidence

Eligibility

  • Normally at least ten years of relevant experience.
  • At least five years of substantial leadership or equivalent influence.
  • Evidence of significant contributions in at least two areas: technical innovation, research, industry impact, entrepreneurship, education, professional service or mentorship.

Evidence

  • Detailed CV.
  • An impact statement supported by verifiable examples.
  • Two professional references able to comment on the applicant’s work.

Fellowship requires substantive review. Payment alone cannot confer Fellow status.

Apply for Fellowship

Eligible disciplines. Software engineering · Artificial intelligence · Data science · Cybersecurity · Cloud computing · Networking · Semiconductors · VLSI and testing · Electronics · Embedded systems · Robotics · Automation · Technology research · Technology entrepreneurship

How to apply

Apply. Review. Approval. Dues.

Membership is awarded at the grade for which an applicant meets the published criteria. Paying a membership fee does not replace eligibility review or guarantee admission. SASACO does not collect annual dues from an applicant whose membership has not been approved.

  1. 01Choose a grade.
  2. 02Submit an application with eligibility details and optional portfolio or evidence links. The application does not take payment.
  3. 03SASACO reviews applications from the membership inbox and can decline the application if the published requirements are not met or the evidence is insufficient.
  4. 04If the application is approved, the annual fee for the first 12 months is paid afterwards. A renewal is a separate later payment.

Apply on this website. SASACO emails the application to the membership inbox for review. No annual dues are collected unless SASACO has approved the membership. The first approved payment covers 12 months. Renewal is not taken at the same time.

Membership is recognition at the published grade for 12 months from activation. SASACO does not currently offer a training library, job placement, accredited CPD, guaranteed speaking, member discounts or a published programme of member events. Any future member service will be published before it is offered.

Membership and the SASACO Technology Awards are separate. Membership does not improve an award score and does not guarantee recognition.

This is SASACO’s own technology membership. It is not a professional licence, a chartered grade, or a government or BCS accreditation.