Dear WIFM Community,
Since our founding in 2007, WIFM has offered all programming at no cost to our members, made possible through the generous support of our corporate sponsors. As our community has grown to thousands of members with programming across multiple U.S. cities and locations around the world, we have reached a pivotal moment. To ensure WIFM’s long-term sustainability and continued ability to deliver exceptional programs, we are introducing a U.S. membership fee structure beginning January 1, 2026.
Why We’re Making This Change
Our growth has been extraordinary—we now host dozens of events and programs each year. This momentum has outpaced what corporate sponsorships alone can sustain. A diversified funding model will create financial sustainability, ensure program quality as we scale, and build resilience to navigate economic cycles.
Three U.S. Membership Tiers
International Members (outside of the U.S.)
International members continue with the same complimentary membership and may be subject to à la carte event pricing: $10 per event ($5 if your firm sponsors WIFM).
What This Means for You
Effective January 1, 2026, all current WIFM members based in the U.S. will automatically become Insider members at no cost. You will continue receiving event invitations with à la carte pricing (as indicated above). If you are based in the U.S., you can upgrade your membership to the Champion or Visionary tier at any time to receive the expanded U.S. benefits. Events outside of the U.S. may be subject to à la carte event pricing.
Your Insider membership requires no action. Links to upgrade will be available starting January 1, 2026.
For more details, check out our FAQs here.
Thank you for everything you bring to this community—your engagement and support make WIFM what it is, and we’re honored to continue building this together with you.
Questions? Contact WIFM at [email protected].
With gratitude,
The WIFM Board of Directors