CIB’s value proposition for Industry and Industry Associations

The value proposition of CIB membership for Industry and Industry Associations is as follows:

Strategic drivers

Industry organisations are seeking to:

• Maintain competitive advantage
• Anticipate emerging trends and regulation
• Demonstrate leadership and credibility
• Influence standards and future direction
• Access trusted knowledge beyond local markets
• Connect with research and talent
• Develop future capability.

How CIB adds value

1. Strategic insight and foresight

• Access global research and emerging challenges
• Gain visibility of how solutions evolve across markets
• Benchmark strategy and innovation against international peers
• Test ideas within a trusted expert network.

2. Research and innovation connections

• Build relationships with universities and RTOs
• Identify partners for innovation and problem-solving
• Bring industry challenges into research discussions
• Access expertise beyond immediate networks.

3. Influence and standards engagement

• Contribute to shaping research and innovation priorities
• Participate in Commissions and thematic groups
• Engage in international dialogue on performance and practice
• Strengthen influence on emerging standards and approaches.

4. Profile and positioning

• Strengthen credibility through association with a respected global body
• Increase visibility through conferences and contributions
• Position the organisation as knowledge-driven and future-focused
• Provide value to members (for industry associations).

5. Talent and future capability

• Engage with PhDs and early career researchers
• Access emerging skills and new ideas
• Support workforce development through global exposure.

Why CIB

CIB is a unique platform where industry works directly with research and applied knowledge communities.

This provides access to independent insight, global expertise and collaborative innovation not available through industry-only networks.

First-year outcomes

Effective engagement typically includes:

• Participation in a Commission or thematic activity
• Involvement in a conference or panel
• Exploration of collaboration with a university or RTO
• Engagement with talent and early career networks
• Appointment of an internal lead.