Subscriptions & Applications

For Individual Memberships, please tap or click “Join Here” to access the member’s portal and set-up your subscription.

For security and safety, all individual applications are subject to approval and this may take up to 72 hours.

Once approved, you will be notified and be able to access the portal.

Industry Individual

Self-employed or individuals of an organisation who are not ETSA corporate members may apply if they have an active role in the MS&T industry - supplying training, education and simulation products and services for profit.
Contractors working within the public sector are regarded as industry employees and can apply for industry membership.

There are two options for Industry Individuals:

  • Annual membership for £60 (inc. VAT)
  • LIFETIME membership for £99 (inc VAT)* – introductory offer ends 6/7/2025

Public Sector

Government or Defence personnel, currently serving military and other public sector employees (ie transport, medical, utilities, police, emergency planners etc) who use or purchase MS&T and are not directly selling training, education and simulation products and services for profit.

Associate, Academic Organisation or Student

MS&T Media, Associations and Event Organisers.
Schools, colleges, academies or universities organisations, students or interns.

There are two options for Public Sector, Associate and Academia employees:

  • Annual membership – free
  • Or voluntarily contribute a one-off donation of £10 towards the association’s running costs

Public Sector, Associate and Academia employees can benefit from these memberships while registered with a work email address.

Corporate Memberships

Companies, or business units of large companies, that supply training, education and simulation products and services for profit.  All personnel within these organisations can access the ETSA Portal and newsletters. The subscription is based on annual turnover.

For Corporate Memberships, please email the team to arrange for invoicing.

The annual renewal window is in February.

After this time, organisations joining for their first year will be calculated pro rata.

We can also assist in formulating the business case that may be required, and understand that purchase orders may be applicable.

Once your membership has been arranged, your employees will be invited to join and access the portal.

CORPORATE Memberships

Criteria

Annual Subscription Fees**

CORPORATE PLATINUM

Turnover > £20m / €24m

£3000 / €3600

CORPORATE GOLD

Turnover £5m-20m / €6m-24m

£2000 / €2400

CORPORATE SILVER

Turnover £1m-5m / €1.2m-6m

£1500 / €1800

CORPORATE BRONZE

Turnover £500k-1m / €600k-1.2m

£1000 / €1200

SMEs

Turnover < £500k / €600k

£500 / €600

Justification for Business Cases

To further support your business case for annual corporate membership renewal, here is a reminder of the tangible benefits that ETSA members can access:
  • Discounted industry tickets to DSET.
  • ETSA Pavilion at DSET offers SME exhibition space at the same price as an individual ticket.
  • Free admission for military and government employees to the Analysis Modelling and Simulation (AMS) course hosted at DSET.
  • Industry ETSA members could also attend the 5-day AMS intensive course for a significantly reduced price.
  • ETSA Zone at I/ITSEC – discounted expo pods on the Ruddy Nice International Pavilion, ideal for SMEs and consultants.
  • Access to The Studio, Ruddy Nice’s new facility in Salisbury dedicated to Sim, Serious Games, Wargaming, and eSports.
  • The space can be used for hot desking, room hire, training, and capability days
Work continues to establish partnerships with a range of associations and event organisers to create further benefits for the members.

Future Plan for the Community

The plan for the future is to host more mini-events and training days at The Studio under the ETSA banner, in conjunction with our higher-level corporate members. 
 
Members are invited to contact the team to discuss potential collaborations.
 
Relevant news and press releases are distributed via the portal newsfeed digests and the public monthly newsletter.
 
Member organisations can post job opportunities or send them to us for inclusion in the newsletter.
 
As the new custodians of ETSA in 2024, the Board is very receptive to suggestions from corporate and individual members regarding benefits.  Please feel free to share any feedback or specific benefits you would like us to explore.
 
We will be establishing a Members Advisory Board in due course and would welcome your representation.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

*LIFETIME memberships will remain active whilst ETSA CIC is operating. Should ETSA CIC cease operating, all LIFETIME memberships will be voided. The duration of an individual’s LIFETIME membership is at the discretion of the ETSA board and may be terminated at any time.

**Corporate Membership Annual Subscription Fees are subject to VAT at the current UK rate and currency conversions are approximate.

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