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A strong, independent voice for official pan-European data and expertise
EuroGeographics is proud to be the voice of the European National Mapping, Cadastre and Land Registry Authorities and demonstrates their role in delivering better data for better lives.
We are recognised as the point of contact for advice, expert comment, and the provision of pan‑European geospatial and land information from official national sources, both in Europe and through our partnership with the United Nations Statistical Division and UN‑GGIM.
Our primary strength lies in bringing together authoritative data and collective expertise across national boundaries. As a member, you join a trusted pan‑European network that connects you to international initiatives, delivering significant value for your organisation.
We offer three categories of membership: Full Member, Associate Member and Observer Member.
Full Members
EuroGeographics is governed by Full Members through the General Assembly and Management Board. Full Membership is open to national bodies within geographic Europe responsible for geodetic surveying, topographic mapping, cadastral surveys, and land registration.
Members are at the heart of the Association and EuroGeographics’ activities are driven by their needs.
Download the Full Membership leaflet
Full Membership Key Benefits
Capacity building and peer-to-peer networking
- Bespoke and extensive programme of knowledge exchange and continuous professional development.
- Access to technical innovations and latest generalisation and quality management tools.
- Access to a European-wide network of technical experts who collaborate to find solutions to common challenges by sharing best practice.
- Access to a members-only online knowledge repository unrivalled in its breadth and depth of content.
- By-invitation-only high-level networking opportunities, including the EuroGeographics General Assembly, for leaders of member organisations.
Pan-European and global policy tracking and monitoring service
- Continual policy tracking and monitoring service covering both EU and non-EU developments provided by a full-time senior Policy Officer: weekly policy bulletins; bi-monthly policy summaries; legal analysis, tracking records and briefing papers.
Opportunities to influence pan-European and global policy
- Proactive engagement with policy makers, elected representatives and portfolio holders to ensure the collective voice of members is heard within the EU and UN.
- Showcasing the value of members’ geospatial pan-European data in achieving European priorities to make the case for sustainable funding.
- A global perspective on geospatial, National Spatial Data Infrastructure, land registry and cadastral policy issues via access to UN-GGIM papers, information, events, working groups, in particular through EuroGeographics provision of the UN-GGIM: Europe secretariat.
- Professional communications support delivering strategic campaigns targeting key European and global stakeholders.
Annual subscription fees for Full Members are set within clearly defined bands based on national gross domestic product (GDP).
Applications are subject to approval by EuroGeographics General Assembly.
For more information, please contact Membership and Communications Manager, Patricia Sokacova
Associate Members
Associate membership of EuroGeographics is open to national bodies across geographic Europe that are responsible for geodetic surveying, topographic mapping, cadastral surveys or land registration. It provides a route to full membership while enabling organisations to engage with the EuroGeographics network and participate in selected activities.
Download the Associate Membership leaflet
Associate Membership Key Benefits
Capacity Building and Peer-To-Peer Networking
- Opportunities to share best practice and common solutions by participating in EuroGeographics extensive knowledge exchange programme.
- By-invitation-only high-level networking opportunities, including the EuroGeographics General Assembly, for leaders of member organisations.
- Access to the Associate Member pages of EuroGeographics website.
- Participation in events for Permanent Correspondents and, when convened, any Extraordinary General Assembly.
Regular updates on Association activities, European and Global Policy
- Direct support from EuroGeographics Head Office via your nominated Permanent Correspondent – your main point of contact with the Association.
- Regular communications including members newsletter with bi-monthly summaries of EU and non-EU policies, PLUS discounts negotiated on behalf of members.
- A global perspective on geospatial, National Spatial Data Infrastructure, land registry and cadastral policy issues via access to UN-GGIM papers, information, events, working groups, in particular through EuroGeographics provision of the UN-GGIM: Europe secretariat.
- Opportunities to showcase your capabilities and the value of your data in the Annual Review.
Applications are subject to approval by EuroGeographics General Assembly.
Associate Membership is €10,000 per annum.
For more information, please contact Membership and Communications Manager, Patricia Sokacova
Observer Members
EuroGeographics and its members are committed to joint approaches that address common issues and build capacity across the geospatial community. The new Observer Member category formalises these connections, enabling closer engagement with the wider geospatial ecosystem through our extensive knowledge exchange programme.
As part of the EuroGeographics network, Observer Members benefit from a highly successful programme of events supporting collaboration, insight‑sharing and engagement across the geospatial community.
Download the Observer Membership leaflet
Observer Membership Key Benefits
Opportunities to:
- Share best practice and common solutions by contributing to EuroGeographics extensive knowledge exchange programme.
- Host one knowledge exchange webinar per year.
- Engage with a European-wide network of NMCA experts at EuroGeographics events focusing on technology and innovation.
- Include one article, announcement or event in the EuroGeographics Members Newsletter and website per yea
Access to:
- Observer Member pages of EuroGeographics website.
- Updates and communications from EuroGeographics Head Office plus discounts negotiated on behalf of members.
- Open sessions of the EuroGeographics General Assembly for one invited delegate (conference fee applies).
- Exclusive sponsorship opportunities – exhibition stands, presentations, panel discussions – at key technical and innovation events.
Applications for observer membership are welcome from:
- Non‑European National Mapping and Cadastral Authorities (NMCAs) or nationally recognised organisations with official responsibility for relevant activity.
- International organisations with an ongoing work programme, function or area of interest in national mapping, cadastre, land registration, geographic information or related topic.
- Academic institutions with a function or interest in geospatial information, data management, applied geographical science or related field.
- Commercial companies with a function or interest in geospatial information, NMCAs or data sectors.
Applications are subject to approval by EuroGeographics Management Board.
Observer Membership is €10,000 per annum.