ICMA Public Member Directory Connects the Global Card Ecosystem
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA As the epicenter of the global card industry, the International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA) connects card manufacturers, personalizers, issuers, suppliers and innovators…
Sustainability – Is it a North Star or a Moving Target?
Guiding principles for your card program’s sustainability story. By Karen Brooker, ACE-M, ICMA Vice President, Board of Directors As we wade into this topic, let’s begin by reflecting…
Fogra Web Academy Brings Print Expertise to Industry Professionals
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA As print technologies, materials and standards continue to advance, keeping technical knowledge current is increasingly important for professionals across the global card…
Dynamic Card Credentials Strengthen Payment Security in the Age of AI
Payment fraud is becoming faster, more automated and increasingly difficult to distinguish from legitimate activity. At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to change not only…
Top 3 Reasons to Attend CardTREX
Artificial intelligence is challenging established business models. New materials are opening opportunities for more sustainable and distinctive cards. Security and identity technologies continue to advance. And as banking…
ICMA Launches Online ACE-M Accreditation Examination Through Brightest
New platform expands access and provides flexible testing options for card-industry professionals worldwide EAST WINDSOR, N.J.—September 10, 2026—The International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA) today announced that the ICMA™…
ICMA and TRUSTECH: A Strategic Partnership for Industry Insight
From agentic AI and digital identity to quantum security and payment resilience, many of the forces reshaping the global card ecosystem will be on the agenda in Paris…
ICMA Seeks European Host for CardTREX 2027
Call for proposals invites ICMA members to help bring the association’s premier European event to a new destination EAST WINDSOR, N.J.—August 25, 2026—The International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA)…
AI Takes Quality Control to the Next Level in Dual-Interface Card Manufacturing
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly moving from an emerging technology to a practical tool for card manufacturers. That shift was reflected in recent conversations at ICMA EXPO, where…
Élan Awards Spotlight Innovation in Gift, Loyalty and Promotional Cards
Gift, loyalty and promotional cards represent one of the most dynamic segments of the global card ecosystem. As brands continue to invest in customer engagement and premium experiences,…