Admission guidance

 
Membership Application
 
 The IPA is inviting public participation worldwide from various technical fields especially related to the Press-in engineering such as environmental, geotechnical, mechanical, instrumentation and construction engineering.

Click the link below for details on how to apply for membership.
 How to Apply for Membership
 
Membership Types & Privileges
 
Membership Types

 

  • Individual Members
  • Corporate Members (Platinum / Gold / Silver / Bronze)
  • Student members

Student Membership – How to Join

Privileges of Members
 

To All Members

  • Participate in a Global Network Connect with IPA members worldwide to gain technical knowledge and insights through professional exchanges. Expand your network through collaborations with domestic and international research institutions and organizations affiliated with IPA.
  • Opportunities to Participate in and Present at International Conferences and Seminars
    Take part in international conferences and seminars organized or co-hosted by IPA. These events offer valuable opportunities to deepen your expertise and share your insights on a global stage.
 
  •  Contribute to the IPA Newsletter
    The IPA Newsletter is published quarterly and features the latest trends and case studies in the construction industry and press-in piling technology. Members are welcome to contribute articles to showcase their work and activities to a wide audience.
 
  • Access Events and Publications at Member-Only Rates
    Enjoy discounted rates for IPA seminars, technical training sessions, and publications.
 
  • Access to Member-Only Resources
    The members-only section of the IPA website provides access to research papers and materials related to press-in technology.
     
  • Free Access to the IPA Library
    Members can freely view and borrow books from the IPA library. You may also suggest book acquisitions based on your field of interest.
 

For Individual Members and Corporate Member Representatives

  • Voting Rights at the General Assembly Exercise your right to vote and actively participate in IPA's organizational decision-making.
 

For Individual Members

  • Eligibility to Vote and Run in Board Elections
    Individual members may vote in board elections and stand as candidates for board member or auditor positions.
 

For Corporate Member Representatives

  • Corporate Page Listing and PR Support Your company name and logo will be featured on the IPA official website and in the newsletter. IPA will also support your public relations and branding activities.
  • Sharing of Technical Information and Research Results / Opportunities for Joint Research
    Engage in information exchange regarding research outcomes, academic papers, and technical documentation. Corporate members are also eligible to participate in joint research projects.
  • Complimentary Memberships
    Depending on the type of corporate membership, a set number of complimentary individual memberships will be provided for internal stakeholders.
 
How to Apply & Membership Fees
   
Types of Membership Individual Members Student Members Corporate Members
How to Apply By online
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Annual Fee JPY 10,000 Free See the table below
Types of Corporate members Annual Fee Free membership
Platinum  JPY 1,000,000 5 memberships 
Gold JPY 500,000 3 memberships 
Silver        JPY 300,000 2 memberships 
Bronze JPY 100,000 1 memberships 
  *For email applications, payment is accepted by cash or bank transfer only. Credit card payments are available via online application.
 
Attention to Annual Fee Payment
 
  • The financial year of International Press-in Association (IPA) runs from 1 April until 31 March in the following year.
  • Only corporate members who join on or after October 1 are eligible for a 50% discount on the annual membership fee.
  • Invoices/Receipts are not basically issued. If necessary, please contact the secretariat after sending the application.
  •  The credit card payment system* for Individual Members has been installed since October 2017.
  •  For Corporate Members, the IPA secretariat shall inform them of their annual fee and the detail of the bank account for the payment after receiving the application.

*To use credit card payments on this website, prior registration of your card with "3D Secure 2.0" is required.
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