Member companies are a source the CDG uses for speakers for conferences that reach audiences of thousands of people around the world. The fee structure is tiered to allow members to select the desired level of support. In addition to paying annual dues, members are expected to actively participate in both the Steering Committee and in the Working Groups. Members participate in Steering Committee meetings to review and approve the activities of the Working Groups. The Steering Committee meets five to six times per year.
Members sponsor the meetings on a rotating basis.
Member companies will provide resources to technical working meetings and Steering Committee meetings unless provision of these resources creates an undue burden on the member company. CDG membership is open to network operators and vendors who have demonstrated a commitment to support the CDG's objectives. The CDG Executive Board reserves the right to limit membership of the CDG to a reasonable number of companies so that the development process does not stall through inefficiencies. Approval of a request for membership requires a majority of two-thirds of the Executive Board. Members will be approved annually or as determined necessary by the Executive Board.