
Payments
Driving the future of payments accross Europe and beyond.
Identity & Access
Driving the future of payments accross Europe and beyond.
Security
Driving the future of payments accross Europe and beyond.
Loyalty & Gift Cards
Driving the future of payments accross Europe and beyond.
Manufacturing & Personalization
Driving the future of payments accross Europe and beyond.
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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