Contactless Cards

Contactless Cards 2005 will examine the rapidly growing market for contactless technology. It will provide an overview of the current world market, with a focus on Europe and the UK. Presentations will span the wide range of sectors in which contactless systems are being developed and employed. Already implemented within the transport industry around the world, this technology is now being accepted in fast food outlets, football stadiums and retail shops. Convenience is the key, as contactless cards will allow consumers to pay quickly without having to remove an item from their wallet or purse. The event will include detailed case studies by leading industry players on the latest opportunities, technologies and challenges within the market.

Presentations from:

Guido Mangiagalli, Head of New Channels, Visa Europe
Rae Merlet, Director of Merging, American Express
Oliver Steeley, Vice President, Wireless Payment Devices, Mobile/Wireless Centre of Excellence, MasterCard
Randy Vanderhoof, Executive Director, Smart Card Alliance
Clarence Jellen, General Manager, Security and Intelligent Documents, US Government Printing Office
Petri Vesikivi, Director NFC Solutions, Nokia
Paul Wylie, Director of Programmes, UK Passport Service
Sam Singh, Business Development Director, EDS
Duncan Martin, Head of Retail, Manchester City Football Club

Covering the latest in:

• Transport technology: case studies, successes and upcoming projects
• Implementing an open scheme - benefits and challenges
• M-commerce and the multi-application mobile phone - the direction it's heading
• Biometric passport implementations and meeting the US mandate
• Combating security concerns - how the big names are coping
• What's ahead? Keeping up and joining in as contactless sweeps Europe
• Sporting applications - ticketing the are