Become A Member
Interested in joining AFTES?
As an AFTES member, you will receive the benefits described below, depending on your membership package.
Subscriptions provide meaningful financial support to AFTES, helping us to carry out our missions while also enabling members to proactively participate in the life of the association.
The benefits of joining AFTES include opportunities to monitor and participate in working groups, stay informed about current events, conferences and congresses, receive our publications free of charge, develop your expertise, access your member space, and take part in our general meeting and other important meetings.
Membership packages
Membership is valid to the calendar year and is renewed automatically. There are five types of AFTES membership. Membership fees are structured in a spirit of solidarity and fairness:
Corporate member
3 subscriptions € 1320
per year
- For businesses, this subscription formula includes three individual subscriptions, plus many benefits exclusive to companies.
Individual member
1 subscription € 180
per year
- Individual membership means becoming an active member and taking part in the organisation's everyday activities.
Retired member
1 subscription € 75
per year
- Fee valid on presentation of proof of status as a senior citizen.
To avail of these preferential rates, please submit proof of status.
Why join?
Compare membership packages and benefits below.
Members agree to comply with the AFTES Articles of Association and internal regulations, and to pay an annual subscription fee. They have voting rights at the annual general meeting. Members vote on the various resolutions. Membership applications are therefore subject to approval by the Board of Directors, which notifies the general meeting accordingly.
| Student | Young | Retired | Individual | Corporate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Access to public and private sections | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
The Tunnels et Espace Souterrain (1 copy per issue) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
The Tunnels et Espace Souterrain quaterly (3 copies of each issue sent together to the representative member) | ✔ | ||||
Working group recommendations (1 copy) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
Working group recommendations (3 copies, sent together to the representative member) | ✔ | ||||
Participation in the AFTES general meeting, events and meetings of the various committees and working groups | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Unlimited free downloads of the journal and recommendations | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Listing on the website (under conditions) | ✔ | ||||
Three individual subscriptions included in package | ✔ | ||||
Participation in a collective AFTES booth during major international exhibitions | ✔ | ||||
Discounted booth pricing at AFTES congresses | ✔ | ||||
Preferential terms at events for company employees | ✔ |
Application procedure
Apply for membership by completing the form below. Your application will be submitted to the AFTES Board of Directors for approval. You will receive a confirmation email when your application has been approved. You will then be able to access the online subscription payment process.
To view the membership form
