October Cover Story

Cards, Fintech and Fashion Converge in New York City

Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA

The inaugural Fintech Fashion Exchange brought card, fintech and fashion leaders together to explore how cross-industry collaboration can create more secure, personalized and engaging consumer experiences.

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COVER STORY

Cover Story

Beyond Black: Expanding Ceramic Card Possibilities

By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA

For years, ceramic payment cards have been defined largely by one color: black. The dark, high-gloss finish helped establish ceramic as a distinctive option in the premium card market, but advances in material formulation and manufacturing are beginning to expand…

In Memoriam: Timothy Blaise Wright

The global card industry lost a respected leader with the…

CardTREX 2026 Preview: Innovation, Insights and Connections Across the Card Ecosystem

From artificial intelligence and advanced recycling to identity protection, premium…

FaceTec Brings Biometric Trust to Physical Credentials

By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA

As physical and digital identity systems converge, producing a secure…

Sustainability – Is it a North Star or a Moving Target?

Guiding principles for your card program’s sustainability story. By Karen…

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…

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The Power of a Connected Card Ecosystem

This is an exciting time for ICMA and the global…

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EVENT NEWS

Save the Date for the 2027 ICMA EXPO in Tampa

Mark your calendar for the 2027 ICMA EXPO, taking place May 16–19, 2027, at the Hilton Tampa Downtown in Tampa, Florida. As the epicenter of the global card industry, ICMA brings together card manufacturers, personalizers, issuers, suppliers and innovators from around the…

ACE NEWS

ACE Sets the Standard for Card Industry Knowledge

As the card industry continues to evolve, technical knowledge and proven expertise have never been more important. ICMA’s Advanced Card Education (ACE) program remains a leading professional development resource for card industry professionals seeking to strengthen their skills, validate their experience and earn industry-recognized accreditation. Designed for card manufacturing professionals,…

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ICMA Public Member Directory Connects the Global Card Ecosystem

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nnifer 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 from around the world. One of the ways ICMA extends those connections throughout…

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