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ICMA 2012 Card Manufacturing & Personalization EXPO April 15-18, 2012
Winners of the Élan Awards Announced Set against the backdrop of beautiful Aventura (Miami), Florida, the ICMA 2012 EXPO kicked off with a keynote address by Terry Jones, Founder of Travelocity.com, Chairman of Kayak.com and e-Commerce Pioneer, that discussed the concept of innovation in business and ways the card industry can adapt to new technologies and a digital way of thinking. ICMA members also contributed presentations on a variety of topics ranging from battery powered cards to mobile payments. Continuing along the path of innovation, ICMA kicked off its new Personalization and Fulfillment Track which featured topics geared specifically towards the changing needs and challenges of personalization companies, fulfillment companies and their affiliates in the card industry. The track was well received drawing in over 80 participants in just the first session. Back by popular demand, ICMA’s Speed Networking session provided exhibitors and card manufacturers with a structured approach to meeting industry companies they may not normally have an opportunity to meet. This year’s session was extended to give participants more time to network and many card manufacturers were grateful for the additional time to talk with new contacts and exhibitors. Winners of the annual Élan Awards for Card Manufacturing Excellence were announced at the awards ceremony on April 17, 2012. The awards recognized the latest advancements and achievements in card design throughout the industry. Card manufacturers and vendors were honored for their excellent card design and innovative products. Check out the photos of this year’s winners. ICMA Thanks the 2012 Exhibitors::
ICMA thanks the following companies who were sponsors of this year’s EXPO. We appreciate their support and encourage everyone to recognize their generous contribution to this event. The valuable support of our sponsors contributes greatly to the success of our events.
Click here to see 2011 EXPO photos! ICMA EXPO Reaches New Horizons in 2011 Under colossal palm trees and the warm Florida sun, ICMA members gathered for the 21st annual ICMA EXPO. Over 340 attendees from 21 different countries flocked to the Westin Diplomat Resort in Hollywood, Florida for the world’s only manufacturing-focused card conference and exhibition to take a look at what’s new on the horizon. Contributing to the success of this year's EXPO, exhibits sold out at 50—the highest ever! Attendance reached a ten year high, and sponsorship support by leading suppliers surpassed the past several years. Keith Yeates, president of Bristol ID, served as the 2011 EXPO chair and master of ceremonies. On Sunday, May 1, several attendees arrived early to either participate in the annual golf outing or tour the Everglades by boat. Exhibits opened later that night with a margarita cocktail reception sponsored by Apollo Colours. The following day, keynote speaker John Amatt, a veteran mountain climber, detailed ways to embrace inevitable changes. The remainder of Day One focused strongly on emerging markets and technologies, with ICMA’s Al Vrancart unveiling a new, expanded approach to the annual global card market statistics report. This theme continued with a presentation on ways to ready your business for the mobile channel by Omnego’s David Thomas and Dean Warner of BÖWE BELL + HOWELL, ICMA Board Member and industry veteran. Attendees also listened to an engaging presentation on the Point of Sale: The New Wave in Effective Advertising by Stephen Prince of Card Marketing Services, and a panel discussion on dual interface technology, led by Thies Janczek of COCASO. Rounding out the day’s lineup, Eric Targgart of Custom Polymers shed light on some of the best ways to be green. Day Two opened with a second keynote speaker, Dr. Jerry Haar, a professor of economics at Florida International University, who discussed key economic factors affecting the card industry. New this year was a Speed Networking session aimed at providing exhibitors and card manufacturers with a structured approach to meeting industry companies they may not normally have an opportunity to meet. Many card manufacturers were grateful for the additional time to talk with new contacts, and exhibitors felt it was a welcome addition to the EXPO schedule. Also on Day Two, Janczek returned to the podium for a presentation on card quality management and later Karen Henk of VCT led an educational panel discussion on drop on demand (DOD) imaging. Alyssa Arredondo of Datacard addressed the needs of financial and retail markets in her afternoon presentation, while Pietro Parmeggiani of Bilcare delved into the world of PVC. Josef Feldman of Functional Materials gave an informative presentation on receptor coatings and Wayne Shih of Eastman Chemical concluded with the latest on innovative materials in card manufacturing. With plenty of salsa and meringue flavor, the annual Élan Awards for Card Manufacturing Excellence dinner kicked off with a South Beach chic martini bar and colorful entertainment courtesy of a celebrity impersonator who brought Jennifer Lopez and Gloria Estefan to the stage. Card manufacturers and vendors were honored for their excellent card design and innovative products. Attendees were treated to a rare performance by the Brothers Kleeman, which included ICMA member Tom Kleeman of Spartanics on saxophone, accompanied by his brother, Chris, on guitar. After Tuesday night’s festivities, EXPO attendees listened to Jeff Barnhart’s outline of new ICMA initiatives on Wednesday morning. This was followed by an informative presentation on managing reflective card layers by Uwe Truggelmann of TruCert and a detailed look at compliant and secure card processing facilities by Larry Brown, a consultant to Pittsburgh Embossing Services (PES). Last, but certainly not least, Barry Mosteller of CPI Card Group gave an overview of the Greening of the Factory program, followed by David Tushie’s explanation of the current state of applicable card standards. After the speaking sessions concluded, ICMA members participated in a productive Green Task Force meeting, while some completed the ACE examination. All together, positive comments and remarks were received from attendees and the ICMA staff will look to raise the bar again next year.
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