14–15 October 2025 | Holzminden, Germany 
Venue: create:hub, a project of Otto Künnecke Group 

As the card manufacturing industry continues to transform, the need for innovation, efficiency and strategic insight has never been greater. At CardTREX, ICMA’s premier European event, we’re bringing together top executives, plant teams, technology innovators and supplier partners for a powerful exchange of ideas, strategies and solutions. 

Are you ready to lead the conversation? 

We are now accepting speaker proposals for CardTREX. Whether you’re tackling productivity challenges, pioneering sustainable solutions or deploying the next generation of personalization technology, we want to hear from you. 

Topics of interest include (but are not limited to): 
• Innovations in card manufacturing and personalization 
• Advances in automation and smart factory solutions 
• Strategies for improving compliance, quality and performance 
• Environmental responsibility and sustainable materials 
• Workforce development and leadership in manufacturing 
• Case studies on successful implementations or cross-sector collaboration 

Why Speak at CardTREX? 
Speaking at CardTREX gives you the opportunity to: 
✔ Showcase your company’s leadership and expertise 
✔ Connect with industry peers and potential partners 
✔ Contribute to the advancement of global card manufacturing 

Submit Your Abstract 
Please send your presentation proposal or abstract to jkohlhepp@icma.com. ICMA members and non-members are welcome to apply. 

Join us at create:hub in Holzminden—home to Otto Künnecke’s cutting-edge innovations in secure personalization and card production. Don’t miss this opportunity to help shape the future of the card industry. 
 
We look forward to your ideas, your leadership—and your voice. 

For more information, visit icma.com/cardtrex.