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SMC membership is open to public-sector, private-sector, and academic organizations. Every member receives the same five core benefits, with pricing that reflects the profile of the member organization. Founding Membership adds a strategic role for organizations ready to help shape SMC’s direction.
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Why Join

Shared challenges become shared solutions

Whether you are a public-sector agency, a private enterprise, or an academic institution, the Smart Mobility Center offers a cross-sector environment where shared challenges become shared solutions. Membership connects your organisation to the people, knowledge, and projects shaping the future of urban mobility.

Cross-Sector Peer Network

Connect with municipalities, transit agencies, enterprises, OEMs, technology providers, and research institutions.

Evidence-Based Innovation

Real-world pilot data, technology demonstrations, and applied research to inform procurement, investment, and policy decisions.

Policy & Market Intelligence

Exclusive R&D research reports and mobility intelligence to support strategic planning, funding bids, and research agendas.

Shared-Cost Pilot Projects

Co-invest in live urban trials with other members, reducing financial risk while generating actionable insights.

Members are invited to the Annual Summit

The SMC Annual Summit is an invitation-only executive exchange. Every SMC member receives an invitation, with two tickets included in the membership fee — the most direct route into the room. 2026 Global Cities Executive Summit →

Membership Tiers

Membership tiers

SMC offers three standard membership tiers, each reflecting the profile and budget of the member organization. Founding Membership carries the same benefits and adds a strategic role in setting priorities and shaping SMC’s shared work.

Public Sector

CAD $3,500 per year

For municipalities, transit agencies, regional authorities, and government bodies.

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Private Sector

CAD $7,000 per year

For enterprises, OEMs, technology providers, and large-scale industry players.

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Academia
CAD $3,500 per year
For universities, research institutes, and academic centres engaged in urban mobility research.
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Founding Member
For organizations ready to take a strategic role in shaping SMC’s research agenda, knowledge exchange network, and pilot programs.
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What every tier includes
Member benefit
Public Sector
Private Sector
Academia
Founding Member
Annual Summit
Invitation + 2 tickets
Invitation + 2 tickets
Invitation + 2 tickets
Speaking role + VIP access + Premium Booth
P2P Knowledge Exchange Network
Full access
Full access
Full access
Anchor note + host sessions
Fact-Finding Missions
1 delegate seat
1 delegate seat
1 delegate seat
Co-lead mission design + Early Access
R&D Research Reports
Shape the agenda
Shape the agenda
Shape the agenda
Co-Lead the Agenda + Early Access
Pooled Fund Pilot Projects
Eligible to participate
Eligible to participate
Eligible to participate
Governance seat + leads selection
Founding Member Profile & Showcase
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Dedicated profile + logo placement

The three standard tiers receive the same five member benefits — pricing reflects the profile and budget of the member organization. Founding Membership carries those benefits and adds a leadership role across each one.

Considering Founding Membership?

Founding Membership is a deeper strategic commitment, agreed individually with each organization. Select Founding Member in the New Membership Application, or read more on the Founding Members page.

Member Benefits

Every membership includes five benefits

Annual Summit — invitation and two tickets

SMC’s flagship convening, where leaders, practitioners, and researchers share what’s working, what isn’t, and what’s next in urban mobility.

P2P Knowledge Exchange Network — full access

Structured peer learning communities where professionals share operational experience, policy lessons, and technical knowledge.

Fact-Finding Missions — one delegate seat

A structured, cross-sector study delegation to a leading city or mobility hub, with first-hand exposure to innovations already working elsewhere.

R&D Research Reports

Expert-led, cross-sector research that members use for business cases, funding applications, procurement strategies, and policy submissions.

Pooled Fund Pilot Projects — eligibility to participate

Co-invest with other members in live urban trials, sharing cost and risk while receiving access to pilot data, findings, and reports.

How to Join

Joining is straightforward

1
Complete the application
Organisation details, contact information, membership tier, and programme preferences.
2
Submit
SMC acknowledges every application within 2 business days.
3
Activate
SMC issues a formal invoice for your tier. Access to all member benefits activates on payment.
Questions about membership?

Victoria Velazquez, Smart Mobility Center
victoria@smartmobilitycenter.com