Positioning. Navigation. Shaping the Future.Our Mission

The German Institute of Navigation (DGON) is the independent scientific and technical network for positioning, navigation and related technologies in Germany.

Since 1951, it has brought together experts from academia, industry, public authorities, users and operators. Together, we promote professional exchange, scientific collaboration and technological innovation.

DGON at a Glance

DGON is an independent and neutral platform for experts from various fields of positioning and navigation technologies. It brings together academia, industry, public authorities and users to advance technological developments together.

  • Promoting research and innovation in positioning and navigation
  • Supporting knowledge transfer between academia and industry
  • Evaluating emerging technologies and future developments
  • Fostering collaboration among national and international experts

DGON works across a range of specialized fields, including:

  • Aviation
  • Maritime Navigation
  • Land Transportation
  • Radar Technology
  • Inertial Sensor Technology
  • Space Technology
  • Transport Telematics
  • Underwater Positioning, Navigation and Communication

Through professional events and international symposia, DGON provides platforms for discussion, collaboration and the presentation of emerging technologies.

Our Responsibilities

DGON creates platforms for collaboration, exchange and knowledge transfer. Our responsibilities include:

  • Organizing professional events, symposia and conferences

  • Supporting early-career researchers through collaborations with universities, research institutions and industry

  • Preparing expert reports, position papers and recommendations on current topics in positioning and navigation

  • Facilitating exchange between academia, industry, public authorities and users

  • Collaborating with national and international professional organizations

DGON - Ratssitzung bei Aerodata

Shaping Responsibility TogetherThe DGON’s governing bodies

The DGON’s governing bodies, Executive Board, Council and Scientific Advisory Board shape its strategic and scientific-technical work. Together, they develop perspectives for the future of positioning and navigation and support the organization’s professional activities.

For organisations

Korporative Mitgliedschaft

Für Unternehmen, Forschungsinstitute und Behörden, die Navigation aktiv mitgestalten und strategische Partnerschaften suchen.


Kleine Institutionen ~ 500 € / Jahr
Mittlere Institutionen ~ 1.500 € / Jahr
Große Institutionen / Sponsoren ~ 3.000 € / Jahr
  • Benennung mehrerer Fachvertreter
  • Sichtbarkeit als korporativer Partner
  • Vergünstigte Konditionen für Mitarbeiter
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Persönliche Mitgliedschaft

Für Einzelpersonen aus Wissenschaft, Wirtschaft, Behörden sowie der Praxis, die den fachlichen Austausch und die Vernetzung schätzen.

Ermäßigte Beiträge für Studierende und Senioren auf Anfrage.


  • Zugang zum Experten-Netzwerk
  • Vergünstigte Konferenz-Teilnahme
  • Austausch mit Fachexperten aus Behörden etc.
Persönlich Mitglied werden

Your BenefitsBecome part of the DGON network.

The DGON brings together academia, industry, government agencies, users, and operators. As a member, you’ll benefit from a strong professional network, scientific exchange, and attractive rates for our events.

Experten-Netzwerk

Direkter Zugang zu über 1.000 Fachleuten.

Fachkommissionen

Aktive Mitarbeit in wissenschaftlichen Gremien.

Publikationen

Exklusiver Zugriff auf Konferenzberichte.

Events & Rabatte

Vergünstigte Teilnahme an Symposien und mehr.

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Become part of a strong network spanning academia, industry, public authorities, users and operators.

Membership is open to both companies and individuals. View Membership Rates