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by Jennifer Kohlhepp | CM Messages

ICMA Celebrates 35 Years in 2025

By Jeffrey Barnhart, Founder and Executive Director, ICMA

ICMA is thrilled to celebrate its 35th anniversary at the 2025 Card Manufacturing & Personalization EXPO! Join us in Orlando, Florida, from May 12-15 as we mark three and a half decades of connecting and advancing the global card industry.

This year, the EXPO will shine a spotlight on the future of card manufacturing and personalization with the theme Next-Gen Cards: Innovating for the Future. The event will feature the latest advancements in card technologies, with a dynamic agenda covering a range of topics, including ID cards, access control, biometrics, cybersecurity, AI, printing technologies, payment card trends and ink innovations. A dedicated track will also explore sustainability, delving into the greening of card manufacturing and the development of eco-focused products.

As part of the 35th anniversary celebration, ICMA will feature unique experiences throughout the EXPO, reflecting on the association’s rich history and its vision for the future. Attendees will also have the chance to network extensively, with numerous opportunities to build connections, collaborate and gain insights from 300 participants including 50 global suppliers in the exhibit hall.

The EXPO will also host the announcement of the 2025 Elan Awards of Excellence winners, adding to the excitement of this landmark occasion. Stay tuned to icma.com for more details as the full agenda is revealed. This is a momentous year for ICMA, and we look forward to celebrating with you at the EXPO!