Benefits & Services

The IEEE Photonics Society enables networking and promotes professional growth within the photonics and optics community. As a member, you gain access to superior educational content and exclusive opportunities to network with peers and innovators in the field.

Member Pricing Options	Professional Members		Student Members
Pricing Per Calendar Year	Full Year (8/16-2/28)	Half Year (3/01-8/15)	Full Year (8/16-2/28)	Half Year (3/01-8/15)
IEEE Members Joining IEEE Photonics Society	$20	$10	$10	$5
Affiliate Membership	$95.50	$47.75	N/A	N/A

Already an IEEE Member and/or New to the IEEE Photonics Society?

Until August 15th, new Society members can receive an IEEE Photonics Society membership and all benefits at 50% off. New IEEE members also receive half year members dues during March 1–Aug 15.

Stay on the Cutting Edge of Photonics

Gain discounted conference registrations at leading international photonics conferences.
Receive an open access publishing member discount: 15% discount for IEEE Photonics Society members.
Free full, online access to IEEE Photonics Society Journals.
Free print subscription to the IEEE Photonics Newsletter, IEEE Spectrum magazine and The Institute newsletter.
Free online access to all IEEE Photonics Society-sponsored conference proceedings.

Network with Other Photonics Professionals

Access the IEEE Photonics Society’s online Membership Directory.
Engage with more than 100,000 photonics professionals and 425,000+ IEEE members in 160 different countries.
Join one of more than 120+ IEEE Photonics Society local chapters or affinity groups, i.e. Women in Photonics and Young Professionals, worldwide.
Mentor the next generation of engineers and photonics professionals.

Enhance your Education and Professional Development

Take advantage of opportunities to build leadership skills through volunteering on program committees and editorial boards.
Receive special student rates for membership, conferences and journals.
Open career doors with online Members-only Resources and career tools.
Collaborate with IEEE colleagues and member groups, online or in person, to build a support group for your profession, industry, or project.

Become Eligible for Prestigious Industry Awards and Recognition Programs

Become eligible for the IEEE Photonics Graduate Student Scholarship program.
Become qualified for various technical awards and prestigious grade elevations.
Access IEEE’s Member Discount Program, where IEEE members can take advantage of exclusive and discounted pricing on insurance and a variety of products and services that can add up to substantial savings.

© Copyright 2023 IEEE — All rights reserved. A not-for-profit organization, IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.