Frequently Asked Questions

General

Global CTO Forum (GCF) is a global independent organization for technology leaders and executives. Headquartered in Switzerland, GCF brings together ambitious, talented, and prestigious professionals around the globe, and helps its members succeed and contribute to society. GCF highlights the importance of technology leadership and continuously endorse CTOs and their companies through events, trainings, mentoring, job opportunities, and workshops.

For individual members: Technology Professionals who have a minimum of 3 years professional experience and who hold leadership roles are qualified to join Global CTO Forum (GCF).
For corporate membership: Companies of minimum 10 employees whose services or products cater to CTOs.

No. We believe leadership in technology is not based on a given job title. Leadership should be earned and recognized. Whether your job title is CTO, CIO, Head of IT, IT Architect or a Staff Engineer, you can be a Global CTO Member as long as you have demonstrated leadership in technology.

Want to know more about the active engagement opportunities we provide at Global CTO Forum? Send us an email to info@globalctoforum.org. We would be happy to learn more about you and what you can bring to the organization.

We always welcome generous individuals and corporations who embrace our goals and values. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities by filling out our contact form.

Individual membership

You can become an individual member by filling out our membership form in the website and paying the yearly fee. You can stay GCF Member as long as you adhere to the GCF Code of Ethics and you pay your annual dues.
As a Global CTO Forum member, effortlessly boost your personal brand, connect with other leading technology executives, and be part of our select community of global professionals. Stay alert about exclusive jobs that will bring your career to the next level. Attend our exclusive trainings and acquire the most in-demand skills in the industry. Apply to our mentorship program and uplift your career. Interested in becoming a mentor instead? Take your place among the select mentor group of GCF to #giveBack to the community and gain recognition as a leader. Join Global CTO Forum’s vibrant international community today and amplify your prestige.
The Global CTO Forum (GCF) membership badge certifies that you belong to the global ecosystem of technology executives. As an individual member, showcase your membership by sharing the GCF badge on your website, resume, professional platforms, and social media.
Upon registration, your Global CTO Forum badge will be delivered to you via the welcome email.
Activate auto-renewal by clicking on Subscription in Profile. Before you are automatically billed for the next term, we will notify you of your renewal rate and you may cancel membership before the order is placed.
Your login info is your email address and password. If you have forgotten your password you can reset it here.
Send us an email to info@globalctoforum.org. We will assist you in changing your individual membership email address.
Log in to your account and go to your Profile. Select Security and type in the new password you would like to use. Alternatively, you may reset your password here without logging in.
Don’t worry! Just click here to reset your password.

Corporate membership

Become a corporate member by filling out our membership form in the website and paying the yearly fee.

Have your company listed on the marketplace. Boost your brand awareness, promote your services and products, and become more accessible within the executive community.

Not sure which membership serves your corporate aspirations the best? Feel free to send us an email to team@gobalctoforum.org and we will help you choose.

Activate auto-renewal by clicking on Subscription in Profile. Before you are automatically billed for the next term, we will notify you of your renewal rate and you may cancel membership before the order is placed.

Send us an email to info@globalctoforum.org. We will help you change your corporate membership email address.

Log in to your account and go to your Profile. Select Security and type in the new password you would like to use.

Log in to your account and go to your Profile. Select Edit Company Details. Make changes as you desire.

Log in to your account and go to your Profile. Select Edit Company Details. Type in the products you provide under the Services section. Hit enter after writing a service to add more.

Log in to your account and go to your Profile. Hit the plus button under Portfolio to add a portfolio. You may add multiple portfolios to your profile.

To gain insights about company page views and visitors, join us as Silver Corporate Member or Gold Corporate Member. Our expert data analytics team will meticulously analyze your profile traffic and provide tips on how to boost your visibility.

Mentorship

Just fill out the form. Based on your profile, our team of experts at Global CTO Forum (GCF) will match you with the right candidates who are eager to learn from you.

Be a part of the exclusive mentor network at Global CTO Forum (GCF) and #giveBack to the community. Share your experiences with aspiring young professionals and gain recognition as a leader. Showcase your mentor badge on your LinkedIn profile.

Just fill out the form. Our team of experts at Global CTO Forum (GCF) will review your professional history, learn about your aspirations, and match you with the right mentor.

Find your mentor to accelerate your personal growth. With your Global CTO Forum mentor, plan you path, easily identify exciting opportunities, and take your career to the next level!

Our members have diverse backgrounds but they have two things in common: They come from leading startups, scaleups and enterprises, and they are ready to help you uplift your career.

Partnership

Be a partner of Global CTO Forum (GCF) by filling out our contact form.

Partner relations are an integral part of our fundamental philosophy. We aspire to build long-term strategic relationships with our partners, turn every situation into a win-win opportunity, and grow together. Interested in aligning yourself and your business with the prestigious GCF brand? Let us know by filling out our contact form. Whether you are promoting an event, a service or a brand, we will offer creative and proven marketing opportunities to you.

General

What is Global CTO Forum?

Global CTO Forum (GCF) is a global independent organization for technology leaders and executives. Headquartered in Switzerland, GCF brings together ambitious, talented, and prestigious professionals around the globe, and helps its members succeed and contribute to society. GCF highlights the importance of technology leadership and continuously endorse CTOs and their companies through events, trainings, mentoring, job opportunities, and workshops.

Who is eligible to join Global CTO Forum (GCF)?

For individual members: Technology Professionals who have a minimum of 3 years professional experience and who hold leadership roles are qualified to join Global CTO Forum (GCF).
For corporate membership: Companies of minimum 10 employees whose services or products cater to CTOs.

Is membership to Global CTO Forum specifically based on the exact job title CTO?

No. We believe leadership in technology is not based on a given job title. Leadership should be earned and recognized.
Whether your job title is CTO, CIO, Head of IT, IT Architect or a Staff Engineer, you can be a Global CTO Member as long as you have demonstrated leadership in technology.

How can I take an active role in the organization?

Want to know more about the active engagement opportunities we provide at Global CTO Forum? Send us an email to info@globalctoforum.org. We would be happy to learn more about you and what you can bring to the organization.

How can I become a sponsor?

We always welcome generous individuals and corporations who embrace our goals and values. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities by filling out our contact form.

Individual membership

How can I become an individual member?

You can become an individual member by filling out our membership form in the website and paying the yearly fee. You can stay GCF Member as long as you adhere to the GCF Code of Ethics and you pay your annual dues.

Why should I become an individual member?

As a Global CTO Forum member, effortlessly boost your personal brand, connect with other leading technology executives, and be part of our select community of global professionals. Stay alert about exclusive jobs that will bring your career to the next level. Attend our exclusive trainings and acquire the most in-demand skills in the industry. Apply to our mentorship program and uplift your career. Interested in becoming a mentor instead? Take your place among the select mentor group of GCF to #giveBack to the community and gain recognition as a leader. Join Global CTO Forum’s vibrant international community today and amplify your prestige.

What is the individual membership badge?

The Global CTO Forum (GCF) membership badge certifies that you belong to the global ecosystem of technology executives. As an individual member, showcase your membership by sharing the GCF badge on your website, resume, professional platforms, and social media.

How can I claim my individual membership badge?

Upon registration, your Global CTO Forum badge will be delivered to you via the welcome email.

How do I renew my individual membership?

Activate auto-renewal by clicking on Subscription in Profile. Before you are automatically billed for the next term, we will notify you of your renewal rate and you may cancel membership before the order is placed.

How much does the individual membership cost?

The annual fee is $180.

What is my GCF account login/username info?

Your login info is your email address and password. If you have forgotten your password you can reset it here.

How can I change my email address?

Send us an email to info@globalctoforum.org. We will assist you in changing your individual membership email address.

How can I change my password?

Log in to your account and go to your Profile. Select Security and type in the new password you would like to use. Alternatively, you may reset your password here without logging in.

I forgot my password. What now?

Don’t worry! Just click here to reset your password.

Corporate membership

How can I become a corporate member?

Become a corporate member by filling out our membership form in the website and paying the yearly fee.

Why should I become a corporate member?

Have your company listed on the marketplace. Boost your brand awareness, promote your services and products, and become more accessible within the executive community.

Which level of corporate membership should I choose?

Not sure which membership serves your corporate aspirations the best? Feel free to send us an email to team@gobalctoforum.org and we will help you choose.

How do I renew my corporate membership?

Activate auto-renewal by clicking on Subscription in Profile. Before you are automatically billed for the next term, we will notify you of your renewal rate and you may cancel membership before the order is placed.

How can I change my corporate membership email address?

Send us an email to info@globalctoforum.org. We will help you change your corporate membership email address.

How can I change the password for my corporate membership account?

Log in to your account and go to your Profile. Select Security and type in the new password you would like to use.

How do I edit my company listing in the marketplace?

Log in to your account and go to your Profile. Select Edit Company Details. Make changes as you desire.

How do I list my services?

Log in to your account and go to your Profile. Select Edit Company Details. Type in the products you provide under the Services section. Hit enter after writing a service to add more.

How do I add a portfolio?

Log in to your account and go to your Profile. Hit the plus button under Portfolio to add a portfolio. You may add multiple portfolios to your profile.

Does corporate membership provide insights about company page views and visitors?

To gain insights about company page views and visitors, join us as Silver Corporate Member or Gold Corporate Member. Our expert data analytics team will meticulously analyze your profile traffic and provide tips on how to boost your visibility.

Mentorship

How can I become a mentor?

Just fill out the form. Based on your profile, our team of experts at Global CTO Forum (GCF) will match you with the right candidates who are eager to learn from you.

Why should I become a mentor?

Be a part of the exclusive mentor network at Global CTO Forum (GCF) and #giveBack to the community. Share your experiences with aspiring young professionals and gain recognition as a leader. Showcase your mentor badge on your LinkedIn profile.

How can I find a mentor?

Just fill out the form. Our team of experts at Global CTO Forum (GCF) will review your professional history, learn about your aspirations, and match you with the right mentor.

Why should I have a GCF mentor?

Find your mentor to accelerate your personal growth. With your Global CTO Forum mentor, plan you path, easily identify exciting opportunities, and take your career to the next level!

Who are the GCF mentors?

Our members have diverse backgrounds but they have two things in common: They come from leading startups, scaleups and enterprises, and they are ready to help you uplift your career.

Partnership

How can I become a partner?

Be a partner of Global CTO Forum (GCF) by filling out our contact form.

What do partners do at Global CTO Forum?

Partner relations are an integral part of our fundamental philosophy. We aspire to build long-term strategic relationships with our partners, turn every situation into a win-win opportunity, and grow together. Interested in aligning yourself and your business with the prestigious GCF brand? Let us know by filling out our contact form. Whether you are promoting an event, a service or a brand, we will offer creative and proven marketing opportunities to you.
Can’t find an answer to what you’re looking for? Send us your inquiries to info@globalctoforum.org .
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