U.S. Government Membership

NDIA offers complimentary membership benefits to current federal government employees and members of the U.S. military (Active, Guard, and Reserve). 

Complimentary government memberships are consistent with ethical standards as established by the DoD Standards of Conduct Office.  (See below)

Benefits

Discounts
Reduced rates on event registration and exhibits

Member-Only Events
Gain access to exclusive seminars, exhibitions, and meetings

Forums
Participate in our Divisions and Division committees
Earned Thought Leadership/Speaking Opportunities
Demonstrate your expertise through Division and Chapter engagement and leadership

Networking
Connect with government leaders, industry partners, academia, and much more

News & Education
Stay up to date with our newsletters, reports, and National Defense Magazine

Your membership dues include a subscription to NDIA's award-winning
National Defense
Magazine.

 
  • Registration discounts on over 100 Meetings, Conferences, and Events
  • Participation in regional Chapters
  • Participation in Divisions
  • Opportunity to serve as Chapter or Division leader, except for Division Chair
  • Professional development opportunities including webinars
  • Access to in-depth information
  • Regular updates on congressional activity through our Policy and Regulatory Digest
  • Industry news and insights each month in National Defense Magazine and various e-newsletters, including Defense Watch and Weekly Insider

NDIA has confirmed with the DoD Standards of Conducts Office (SOCO) that complimentary membership is acceptable. Per SOCO’s webpage section on Gifts “Opportunities and benefits, including favorable rates and commercial discounts, available to the public or to a class consisting of all Government employees or all uniformed military personnel are not "gifts."