Membership

Shape the Future of AI-Enabled Commerce

Join the industry leaders who are defining how AI and commerce systems will work together for the next decade. As a Commerce Operations Foundation member, you don’t just adopt standards—you create them.

Why Industry Leaders Are Joining

The Network Effect

Every new member strengthens the entire ecosystem. When you join, you’re not just getting access to standards—you’re joining forces with AI platforms, OMS vendors, commerce providers, and technology innovators all working toward a common goal: frictionless, intelligent commerce at global scale.

Competitive Advantage Through Collaboration

In the traditional model, companies compete on integrations. In our model, we collaborate on standards and compete on innovation. Members report:

• 70% reduction in integration development costs
• 90% faster partner onboarding
• 5x more AI platform connections
• Immediate access to emerging technologies

Exclusive Member Benefits

Strategic Influence

• Standards Development: Direct input on specifications and roadmap
• Governance Participation: Vote on critical decisions and direction
• Working Group Leadership: Chair committees in your area of expertise
• Early Access: 6-month preview of new specifications before public release

Technical Advantages

• Reference Implementations: Production-ready code to accelerate adoption
• Certification Fast-Track: Priority testing and validation
• Direct Support: Dedicated technical team for implementation questions
• Custom Workshops: Tailored training for your engineering teams

Business Benefits

• Industry Recognition: Logo placement and co-marketing opportunities
• Partner Network: Connect with complementary solution providers
• Speaking Opportunities: Present at foundation events and webinars
• Market Intelligence: Insights into industry trends and adoption

Investment Levels

🏆 Founding Members

$50,000 annually - Limited to 20 organizations

Leadership & Governance

• Permanent board seat with full voting rights
• Ability to chair working groups and committees
• Direct input on strategic direction and priorities

Technical Advantages

• 12-month early access to specifications
• Dedicated technical liaison from foundation staff
• Custom implementation workshops (4 per year)
• Priority support queue with 4-hour response SLA

Business Benefits

• Premium logo placement on all materials
• Keynote speaking slots at major events
• Joint press releases and case studies
• Executive briefings on industry trends

ROI: Founding members typically save $1M+ annually on integration costs while gaining first-mover advantage in AI commerce.

💎 Supporting Members

$10,000 annually

Participation & Influence

• Full participation in all working groups
• Voting rights in technical committees
• Input on specification development

Technical Benefits

• 6-month early access to specifications
• Monthly office hours with technical team
• Training workshops (2 per year)
• Standard support with 48-hour response

Recognition

• Logo on website and member directory
• Speaking opportunities at workshops
• Inclusion in member spotlights

ROI: Supporting members report 70% reduction in integration time and costs.

🌟 Community Members

Free - Open to all

Access & Learning

• Full access to published specifications
• Community forum and Discord access
• Monthly newsletter with updates
• Webinar attendance

Resources

• Open source reference implementations
• Documentation and integration guides
• Community support channels

Perfect For: Startups, developers, and organizations exploring UOIS adoption.

Current Members

Founding Members

Organizations that are helping establish the foundation

• [Your Organization Here] - Be among the first to join us

Supporting Members

Companies building the UOIS ecosystem

• [Your Company Here] - Join our growing community

Community Members

Open to all organizations and individuals

Join our growing community of AI platforms, OMS vendors, commerce companies, and technology enthusiasts.

How to Join

For Organizations

1. Choose Your Tier: Select the membership level that fits your organization
2. Submit Application: Complete our membership application form
3. Review Process: Our membership committee will review your application
4. Welcome Aboard: Start participating in standards development

For Individuals

Individual participation is welcome through our Community Membership tier. This is perfect for:

• Developers working on commerce technologies
• Technical architects designing AI systems
• Researchers studying commerce standards
• Anyone interested in the future of AI-enabled commerce

What We’re Building Together

Technical Working Groups

• Core Specification: Defining the UOIS standard
• Implementation Guides: Best practices for adoption
• Security & Compliance: Ensuring enterprise-grade security
• Testing & Certification: Validation frameworks

Industry Initiatives

• Ecosystem Mapping: Understanding the commerce technology landscape
• Use Case Development: Real-world scenarios and requirements
• Interoperability Testing: Cross-vendor compatibility
• Developer Education: Training and certification programs

Ready to Join?

Whether you’re building AI platforms, order management systems, commerce technologies, or just passionate about open standards, there’s a place for you in the Commerce Operations Foundation.

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The Commerce Operations Foundation is committed to vendor-neutral governance and open collaboration. Our membership structure ensures that all voices are heard while maintaining the technical excellence and industry leadership needed to create successful standards.