CardTREX 2025 is almost here, and the energy is electric! This is the premier regional event where the card manufacturing community comes together to learn, connect and shape the future of our industry. Packed with hands-on learning, technical deep-dives and real-world solutions, CardTREX is where innovation meets opportunity. Whether you’re on the production floor or leading strategy at the top, you’ll find unmatched chances to sharpen your skills, earn credentials and build lasting connections. 

Set for 14–15 October in Holzminden, Germany, CardTREX takes place at create:hub, the innovation-focused venue developed by Otto Künnecke—a global leader in secure personalization and high-security document solutions.  

The agenda is stacked with can’t-miss highlights: a behind-the-scenes factory tour and an Otto Künnecke overview celebrating 90 years of excellence; David Russell of Cardel delivering a supplier’s perspective on global card trends; a fast-paced Speed Share session with tabletop exhibitors; and powerful insights from Ursula Schilling of Infineon Technologies and Doris Schulz-Pätzold of Intergraf. Leaders from Otto Künnecke will reveal what’s next for automation, robotics and new card products, while MackSmaTec (formerly ruhlamat) will showcase the future of remote machine support—complete with virtual reality headsets. And of course, networking gets a creative twist with our new Cooking Challenge. 

If you’re serious about staying ahead of the curve, strengthening your team and future-proofing your business, CardTREX 2025 is the place to be. Don’t miss your chance to experience the best of card manufacturing innovation—live and in person—inside one of the industry’s most forward-thinking facilities. 

For more information and to register, visit icma.com/cardtrex.