Payments

Driving the future of payments accross Europe and beyond.

Photo by Cristina Gottardi
Photo by Cristina Gottardi

Identity & Access

Driving the future of payments accross Europe and beyond.

Security

Driving the future of payments accross Europe and beyond.

Photo by Cristina Gottardi
Photo by Cristina Gottardi

Loyalty & Gift Cards

Driving the future of payments accross Europe and beyond.

Manufacturing & Personalization

Driving the future of payments accross Europe and beyond.

Photo by Cristina Gottardi

The Entire Card Ecosystem. One Event.

Thank You for Making CardTREX 2026 a Success!

Thank you to all attendees, speakers, exhibitors and our host, Lohmann, for making CardTREX 2026 in Neuwied, Germany, such a valuable experience. Engaging presentations sparked thoughtful questions and meaningful conversations, while exhibitors shared practical insights into their products, services and technologies. A highlight was the hands-on CardTREX card experience, developed through Lohmann’s vision and collaboration with participating exhibitors. Attendees had the opportunity to personalize a plastic or wood card, bringing card production innovation to life.

Relive the CardTREX 2026 Experience! Visit our Experience page to explore photos and highlights from the conference and see innovation, collaboration and networking in action.

CardTREX 2027 — Host Location and Dates to Be Announced

The card industry extends far beyond manufacturing. Every payment credential, government ID, transit pass, employee badge, loyalty card, and secure credential depends on collaboration across a diverse network of organizations. CardTREX brings together the companies designing, manufacturing, personalizing, issuing, securing, and deploying today's card technologies. Whatever your focus, you'll find the people, technologies, and ideas driving the industry's future.

PAYMENTS

Innovations in financial cards, digital payments, issuance, personalization, and payment technologies.

Identity & Access

Government credentials, employee IDs, access control, authentication. and digital identity solutions.

Security

Fraud prevention, card security, encryption, authentication, compliance, and emerging security technologies.

Loyalty & Gift Cards

Retail engagement, stored value, gift cards, customer loyalty, and consumer experiences.

Manufacturing & Personalization

Card production, materials, equipment, personalization, fulfillment, and supply chain innovation.

Transportation

Transit cards, mobile ticketing, smart mobility, and transportation payment solutions.

Turn Insights into Opportunity

Whether you're looking to discover emerging technologies, solve business challenges, strengthen industry relationships, or uncover new opportunities, CardTREX delivers the education, networking, and insights you need to stay ahead in the global card ecosystem.

Stay Ahead

Discover emerging technologies and trends shaping the card industry.

Build relationships

Connect with industry leaders, peers, and potential partners across Europe.

Drive Impact

Gain practical insights and strategies to drive innovation and business growth.

Innovation

Discover emerging technologies and forward-thinking solutions driving the card industry.

Networking

Create valuable connections in a collaborate environment.

Tabletop Showcase

Explore solutions and innovations from industry leading suppliers.

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Discover Smart and Sustainable Bonding Solutions

27–28 October 2026

Lohmann’s TEC Center, Neuwied, Germany

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CardTREX 2027
Host Location and Dates to Be Announced

ICMA is seeking a partnership with a member organization to host CardTREX 2027 in Europe. Interested in showcasing your organization and helping shape the next CardTREX experience?

Learn more about the host opportunity and proposal process.

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