VISIT cartes & identification exhibitions

CARTES & IDentification: the MUST event

High technology displayed in a magnificent world trade show, an unforgettable event. Congratulations!

INGENICO -Noureddine ERRAIS (France)

A winning combination

2 exhibitions, 1 place:

• 500 international exhibitors from the entire industry in a 30 000 sq.m exhibition area
• 20 000 professional visitors from 140 countries

• 21 conférences
• 1 500 participants, 200 speakers

• A competition opens to everyone, that attracts more and more candidates. Participation increased by a third in 2008!

The CARTES & IDentification event is in the diaries of professionals in France and abroad

CARTES is the best show I attend all the year!

Bernard TROY - DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES (United States of America)

• 93%* of visitors are satisfied with their visit
• 3 out of 4 visitors* said they would come back to the exhibition in 2009
• On average in the past 5 years, 56% of visitors make budget savings and make CARTES & IDentification the only event they attend in the year

68% international visitors All European countries are represented

Why attend?

This is the event where decisions are taken on the future directions and on major trends in smartcard and contactless technologies (transactions, telecoms, services, transport).

CARTES: The world leading show for banking technologies and e-transactions, with mobile payment and contactless in the spotlight.

IDentification: Security-related technologies and biometrics, with a focus on ID management.

Consult the list of exhibitors 2009

1- To keep yourself informed

Each year, CARTES & IDentification brings together in Paris, the widest international array of products, equipment and services and the greatest number of French and international professionals.

 The best and most informative show in this market segment I ever attended!

ORDINA - BREUR Peter (Netherlands)

2- To see new products and discover tomorrow's innovations

Cartes is a unique event on the exhibition calendar. No other show brings together such a diverse set of visitors and such a flurry of new product launches. It is firmly established as our industry's number one event.

Ainsley WARD -MASTERCARD WORLDWIDE (Belgium)

Technologies & products launches...

76% of exhibitors wait until the fair to present their new products and innovations for the first time.

Cutting edge events

Internet of things - M2M

Discover the applications of tomorrow!

CARTES 2009 - From the showfloor !

Discover the TV Web stage of CARTES & IDentification

The SESAMES Awards

• A real promotional springboard
• 10 SESAMES Awards were given to the best projects in various categories for this edition  
• 309 applications in 2009 

Le Congrès avec le World Card Summit

• 1 500 participants of whom 80% were international
• 18 conferences at the cutting edge
• 2/3 of CARTES delegates do not attend any other congress 

3- See your partners, your usual suppliers and meet new ones

 I found Cartes 2008 very fruitful, in meeting partners, new partners, and old friends. Lots of interesting companies, lots of good information, lots of good people. Well worth visiting in 2009 as well. Hope to see you there!

TOSHIBA CORPORATION - Yuji SAKURAI (Japan)

With exhibitors and visitors from all over the world, this is the place to be for all members of the profession.

9 out of 10 visitors achieved their objectives!

Paris: the ideal place to combine business and an unforgettable trip!

Located at the crossroads of Europe, the Paris region is the largest economic hub in France and one of the leading regions on a European scale. Of worldwide renown, Paris is also a cultural Mecca with its museums, exhibitions and shows.
Take advantage of your trip to visit one of the most beautiful cities in the world!

*Source: 2008 visitor survey