Membership
Why Join EDF?
Be part of an exclusive network of diplomats, business leaders, and policymakers.
Access to international seminars, conferences, and networking events.
Opportunity to contribute to bilateral and multilateral trade initiatives.
Visibility through EDF publications, events, and media coverage.
Membership Categories
Associate Membership
(Individual Professionals)
- Free Access to EDF events, seminars, workshops, and conferences
- Networking opportunities with diplomats and business leaders
- Participation in exclusive roundtable discussions
- Subscription to the Quarterly “EDF Insights” report, featuring analysis on key issues in economic diplomacy.
- Full access to the official EDF member directory (with privacy controls) to connect with peers globally.
- Opportunity to submit articles or blog posts for publication on the EDF website (subject to editorial review)
- Member profile listing on the EDF website (optional).
PKR 100,000/- per year
Life Member
• Lifetime recognition as Life Member; personalized certificate and plaque presented by EDF; name/profile listed on EDF website’s Life Members page; priority mention in EDF annual publications.
• Priority invitations to EDF seminars, roundtables, and diplomatic receptions; access to exclusive Life Members’ networking events with Ambassadors, Consuls General, and policymakers; participation in MoU ceremonies and outbound delegations (where applicable).
• Complimentary access to policy briefs and research digests; invitations to contribute to advisory panels and policy dialogues; opportunities to speak at select EDF forums.
• Official Life Membership card; preferential or reserved seating at EDF events; access by request to EDF meeting space for diplomatic/business interactions (subject to scheduling).
PKR 500,000/-
Corporate Membership
Ideal for: Multinational Corporations, banks, law firms, Chambers of Commerce, think tanks, Universities, and NGOs.
- All benefits of Individual Membership
- Priority invitations to EDF flagship events
- Brand visibility at EDF seminars and publications
- Opportunity to nominate 2 designated representatives from the organization receive Fellow Level Benefits
- Opportunity to host a private, bespoke roundtable with EDF members on a topic of your choice (co-branded with EDF)
- Logo placement on the EDF website as a “Supporting Partner” or “Corporate Member.”
- Exhibition space or branding at the annual EDF conference.
- Speaking opportunities at selected events
- Exclusive one-on-one networking with diplomats
PKR 300,000/- per year
Youth / Student Membership
Ideal for, undergraduate, graduate, and PhD students pursuing studies in international relations, economics, political science, law, business, or related fields.
- Access to Knowledge, seminars and training workshops
- Networking opportunities with mentors and professionals
- Participation in Youth Economic Diplomacy Programs
- Discounted fee for international study tours (if organized)
- Discounted rates for EDF-certified training courses and certification programs
- To help and support for the Career Development
PKR 25,000/- per year