***LAST CHANCE TO BOOK! LIMITED PLACES AT SPECIAL RATES - CALL NOW TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE!*** CEE Card Markets is an established conference that covers all aspects you need to know about developments in the CEE region.  Learn about major advances in NFC, RFID technologies, and mobile payments, as well as discovering the progress of the SEPA infrastructure across the CEE.   Standardisation of infrastructure and the harmonious cooperation between manufacturers, banks, network operators and solution providers are an important part of the implementation of advances in the payments industry within the CEE region.  Find out how these components are being brought together to create a Pan-European ecosystem, designed to support technologies and advance payment habits across the EU. Find out about leading projects that utilise card technology, from transport systems to loyalty cards and mobile payments.  Learn about how these projects will impact the card markets within the CEE area and beyond, and where the future lies within card markets and payments.

Why should you attend this event?

• DISCOVER new developments in the card markets within the CEE region
• HEAR key experts talk on the progress of SEPA
• LEARN the implications of new technologies entering the payments market
• DISCUSS with industry leaders the hottest topics in the card markets
• ADVANCE your professional learning with this CPD accredited conference

Hear keynote addresses from:

• Josef Langer, Professor and Head of NFC Research, Hagenberg University, Austria

Our expert speaker line-up also includes:

Hear  detailed presentations by:

• Jacques Caers, Senior Associate, Integri
• Erwin Petsch, Senior Project Manager, Shared Service Centre and Country Co-ordinator, Raiffeisen International Bank
• Fabrizio Canedoli, CEO ,GBC, Corporate Strategy & Development Director, SIA-SSB
• Christian Delporte, EMCo Board of Managers, EMVCo
• Frantisek Jungr, Cards Department Manager, Unicredit Group
• Mikko Haikonen, Senior Manager, Nokia Devices
• Jörg Lunkenheimer, Economist and Co-ordinator Management Divisions, Rhein-Main-Verkehrsvrbund
• Maarten Bron, Vice President, Collis Innovation Centre, Collis
• Marlena Hurley, Business Development Consultant, Czech Credit Bureau
• Lazlo Krisan, CEO, KA-VOSZ Zrt
• Roberto Longhi, Card Solutions Director, CRIF
• Petr Stranksy, General Manager, HAGUESS a.s
• Lars Trebuegge, Business Advisor, Euro Alliance Of Payment Schemes

Who should attend?

You should attend this event if you are:

• Commercial Directors of a bank
• Financial Directors of a bank
• A Chief Executive from a bank or financial associations
• Chief Executives from card technology manufacturers
• Retail Directors
• Heads of public sector transport projects
• Chief Executive of payment market solution providers
• Heads of Private Finance and Equity firms
• Economic analysts

Venue details

Radisson Beke Hotel, Budapest

Terez Korut, 43
H-1067 Budapest
Hungary

Tel: +36 1 889 3900
Fax: +36 1 889 3915

Built in the beginning of the last century, the four star Radisson SAS Béke Hotel in Budapest is decorated with frescoes of Jeno Haranghy and stained glass windows. The hotel first opened its doors in 1914 and has been renovated several times, but has always maintained its original artistic style, form and atmosphere.

Located in downtown Budapest on the Grand Boulevard, the Radisson SAS Béke Hotel is in easy reach of shopping and the city's monuments, including the Heroes' Square, the Opera, the Academy of Music, and the Danube. The airport is 23 kilometres away from the hotel, while the railway station is just a 10-minute walk.

Guests can use the public transportation system, as there are two underground stations and two tram stations no further than 200 metres from the hotel. 

Book your accommodation at SMi discounted rates by calling us on +44 (0)870 9090 713, sending a fax to +44 (0)870 9090 714 or emailing hotels@smi-online.co.uk.