Membership

• Members can meet the most important and influential speakers on matters at the heart of data and information management, enterprise data management strategy and implementation, data science, etc. and participate in serious discussions with these experts.

• The Philadelphia-area chapter is affiliated with DAMA International. DAMA International is a world-wide organization with the same goals as the local chapters, but with the resources to stage larger events and provide opportunities for education to the membership of all chapters.

• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) certification is available through DAMA International. Certification will help members expand their potential career opportunities and development paths. https://cdmp.info/

• As a member, there are discounts on conferences, seminars, and publications in conjunction with participating vendors, consultants, and book publishers. The discount to the annual DAMA International conference is worth the membership fee itself.

• DAMA is not affiliated with any vendor and is thus able to provide input and requirements to the vendor community, uninhibited by the complexities of any specific toolset, techniques, or products.

• Individual and student members get free entrance to all meetings and the listed benefits. Most meetings include continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments.

  • Individual Membership is $50 per year.

  • Student Membership is $10 per year.

  • Retiree / Disability Membership is $15 per year.

• Corporate membership provides floating benefits for 5 associates. This means that for each annual corporate membership purchased, any, and up to, 5 employees can participate in a DAMA Philadelphia event or activity as a chapter member. Contact [email protected] for answers to your questions.

  • Corporate Membership is $250 per year.     

  • Corporate members receive many benefits:

  • • Workforce upskilling via access to in-person seminars and keynotes.
    • Certification support (structured learning, study groups, mentorship).
    • Support in solving challenges with current projects by tapping into the professional community.
    • Talent attraction and retention by demonstrating enterprise maturity in taking data seriously.
    • Direct input into thought leadership, standards, and innovation in the discipline.
    • Community impact and public-sector alignment (especially for governments, nonprofits, B Corp).
    • Cost savings on training, events, exams, and resources vs. employees buying everything à la carte.