Join the Leaders Shaping the Future
Momentum is building—and excitement is growing—for the 2026 ICMA EXPO. As our industry navigates unprecedented change, ICMA EXPO continues to stand out as the place where leaders come…
Meet the Global Card Industry’s New ACE-M Designees
ICMA is excited to announce that the following individuals have earned an Advanced Card Education-Manufacturing designation. The ACE program examines and rewards professionals’ card industry knowledge in manufacturing (ACE-M), personalization…
The Future Isn’t Coming—It’s Already Here. Here’s Why You Should Attend the ICMA EXPO.
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA The card industry is at an inflection point. Physical and digital technologies are converging, customer expectations are rising, sustainability and security demands…
Put Your Best Work in the Spotlight
We encourage all ICMA members to enter the 2026 ICMA Élan Awards of Excellence and showcase your best work on a global stage. Each year, the Élan Awards recognize outstanding achievement in…
Building Momentum: How ICMA Helps Card Industry Professionals Grow, Lead and Shape the Future
In today’s rapidly evolving card industry—where physical and digital technologies intersect and security, sustainability and innovation are top priorities—professional development has never mattered more. Companies need high-performing teams…
Why Knowledge Transfer Matters in Payment Card Personalization
In the payment card manufacturing and personalization ecosystem, technology understandably receives much attention. Chip encoding platforms, key management systems, data preparation engines and machine connectivity solutions have all…
The Premium Card Experience Evolves
As card markets mature and digital payment methods proliferate, one question stands out: How can physical cards remain relevant, desirable and essential? At this year’s CardTREX, hosted at the Otto Künnecke Group’s create:hub in Holzminden, industry leaders explored…
Rethinking Material Impact: Advancing Circularity with PLA and Recycled PLA
As card manufacturers look toward a more sustainable and circular future, the conversation around material innovation is gaining urgency. One polymer attracting growing attention is polylactic acid (PLA)—a…
Safeguarding the Future of Security Printing: The Strategic Advantage of Intergraf Certification
In an era defined by globalized supply chains, digital convergence and ever-evolving security threats, card manufacturers and personalizers play a crucial role in maintaining public trust. Whether producing…
ICMA and TRUSTECH 2025: Strengthening Synergies in Payments and Identification
The International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA) is proud to strengthen its partnership with TRUSTECH, the world's leading event dedicated to innovative payment and identification solutions. As the card…