February Cover Story

Why Card Unboxing Still Matters in Today’s Gen Z Digital Banking World 

by Mehdi Heidari, Global Head of Product Management for Digital Card Issuance, Giesecke+Devrient  

Across industries, the package unboxing experience has become a cultural phenomenon of its own.

COVER STORY

Cover Story

Why Card Unboxing Still Matters in Today’s Gen Z Digital Banking World  

By Mehdi Heidari, Global Head of Product Management for Digital Card Issuance, Giesecke+Devrient    Across industries, the package unboxing experience has become a cultural phenomenon of its own. Whether it’s a new gadget, a luxury item or a simple household product, customers increasingly associate unboxing with anticipation, discovery and the first tangible impression of…

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Rethinking Material Impact: Advancing Circularity with PLA and Recycled PLA 
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ACE NEWS

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 (ACE-P) and advanced technologies (ACE-A). Each ACE designation can be achieved on its…

ASSOCIATION NEWS

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 card design, personalization, fulfillment and innovation across the global card industry. With expanded categories…

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