How can I join?
It's easy!  Contact Anne Doherty Johnson at AeA New England today at 781.938.1925, x105  to put AeA to work for your company today!

How can I maximize my membership once I join?
Participate on an AeA committee, attend or sponsor an event, update your member listing, participate in our member to member discount program, send us some company news to help you gain visibility, offer to speak at a program -- there is no end to the opportunities you can take advantage of as a pro-active member.  Learn more.

What kinds of companies does AeA represent?
AeA represents all sectors of the high-tech industry nationally. Membership spans the product spectrum and includes small, medium and large companies.  View our member list of leading technology companies. Membership spans the high technology industry, including hardware, software, computers, defense, Internet, semiconductors, computers, medical devices and telecommunications systems and services.

Who is eligible to join AeA?
All businesses in the high-tech industry are encouraged to become members of AeA. There are three types of AeA membership – Corporate, Associate and Non-Profit. Corporate members are companies whose principal business is to design, manufacture and/or conduct research in electronics, electronics components, telecommunications, software, Internet or related information technology products and services. Associate members are identified by AeA board members as premier service providers in both financial and business organizations within the high-tech industry. Non-Profit members are comprised of those institutions in the high-tech industry that serve within universities, vertical groups, incubators and the like. 

What does AeA want to accomplish in the high-tech industry?
AeA’s primary mission is to advance the business of technology.  We are the voice of the high-tech community in federal, state and local public policy initiatives. Businesses should join AeA in creating a unified voice to promote the success of the U.S. technology industry.

How does AeA decide which legislation is significant?
Since AeA is bipartisan, member companies make the decisions and set the legislative agenda. AeA supports an extensive range of issues that reach a broad spectrum of technology companies.  AeA committees meet regularly to discuss trends, review legislation, develop industry positions and advocate for the industry.

What resource materials are available through AeA?
AeA provides a myriad of tools and a wealth of information to help member companies.  In addition to research data and publications, white papers and newsletters, our web site contains many useful reference materials and links to legislation and regulations impacting your business.  In addition, we offer a wide range of member benefits designed to meet the needs of operational areas throughout the company.  Call us to discuss how we might be of service to your company or check out our overview of member benefits.