CARTES & IDentification is considered to be the global benchmark in the sector, the leading international event with universal support!
98% of exhibitors and 95% of visitors satisfied with the 2009 event!
Source: 2009 exhibitors survey
Every year in Paris, CARTES & IDentification brings together the most exhaustive international range of products, equipment and services, and the largest number of French and international professionals.
It is the only event which allows you to meet more than 500 international companies in a 30 000 sq.m space to finalize your investment projects and discover new technologies.
All the relevant people in the industry come together in one place
On Track Innovations
Visiting CARTES & IDentification will allow you to:
This is an important opportunity to meet all the main card manufactures, equipment suppliers and solution developers. The contact with their top managers is strategic to find new paths to partnerships that allow us to do new business.
Source: Castro Alexandre, Logistics & Operations Manager at RioCard, Brazil
CARTES & IDentification has the advantage of assembling the world's digital security and smartcard technologies market under a single roof. The whole sector is represented which means you can find tailored solutions whatever your needs.
Manufacturers of payment terminals depend on the development of the banking sector. They are split between Ingenico (40% of market share), Verifone (36%) and Hypercom (10-12%).
Find out more about manufacturers of terminals and readers market
Contactless technology is unavoidable when talking about secure ID. Culturally, digital procedures and electronic signatures still need to win users' trust.
Find out more about the identity and security market
Memory card, Microprocessor card (or microcontroller), Contactless cards
Find out more about the different types of cards
Smartcard manufacturers have been through a significant consolidation phase and face increasing globalization of the industry.
Find out more about smartcard manufacturers
CARTES & IDentification is an ideal opportunity to discover all the market's latest products and innovations. It is where the future and the main trends in smartcard technologies, digital security and contactless are decided (transactions, telecoms, services, transportation).
To see innovations: 93% of visitors satisfied
Source: 2009 visitors survey
The trade show, with a global offer presenting the latest new products
The Congress, with conferences covering the latest hot topics presenting completely new themes and solutions
The SESAMES Awards reward the most innovative projects in the sector
CARTES & Identification's presentation areas illustrate the very latest technologies. Innovation is promoted through:
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Exhibitor' workshops to find out about exhibitors’ expertise |
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The "Internet of Things" Pavilion to discover future applications, and new technologies |
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CARTES 2010 - From the showfloor! A Web TV studio with interviews with experts and exhibitors |
Discover all the 2010 CARTES & IDentification special events
CARTES & IDentification is therefore a unique opportunity to build your knowledge, do business and network.
With exhibitors and visitors from all around the world, it is the leading meeting place for all the industry's players.To meet partners: 87% of visitors satisfied
Source: 2009 visitors survey