Following the outstanding success of our 2009 event, SMi are proud to bring you: Contactless Cards and Payments 2010   "With the uptake of contactless payment increasing exponentially it is fast becoming the payment method of choice. Simplicity and efficiency have moved contactless payment from the sidelines to a ubiquitous payment mechanism. SMi’s 8th Annual Contactless Cards and Payments conference will shine a spotlight on the market and offer new insights into this rapidly advancing technology."
	This event will provide the most comprehensive analysis of contactless payments on the market. With an unparalleled level of speakers including; VISA, Barclaycard, MasterCard, O2, Nokia, Transport for London, Department for Transport, Financial Services Authority, Bouygues Telecom, DnB Nor Bank, Danske Bank and many more...   This must attend event will provide you with an unparalleled level of insight from the foremost experts and leading organisations across the entire spectrum of contactless payment. Book now to avoid missing out!

                                                       Benefits of Attending

Update your knowledge on the Contactless Cards and Payments market and all the key developments over the last 12 months Learn through firsthand accounts what the big issues are and what they mean for your organization   Evaluate the latest trends and developments in the industry Discover what the future holds with rapidly evolving technology and the impact of new regulation Network with all the key personnel in the Contactless Cards and Payments market

Hear keynote addresses from:

 

James McDonald Head of Contactless Payments Barclaycard			Claire Maslen Head of Near Field Technology O2
		Dominic Peachey Technical Specialist & Senior Policy Adviser FSA			Gerard Hartsink Chairman European Payments Council
Catherine Murchie Head of PayPass Product Management - Europe MasterCard			Guido Mangiagalli Vice President Visa payWave and Mobile Technology VISA
		Lauren Sager Weinstein Head of Oyster Development Transport for London			Bent Bentsen Senior Advisor, Group Payments and Infrastructure DnB NOR Bank ASA
Dave Birch Director Consult Hyperion			Laurent Jullien Director of Contactless Systems Bouygues Telecom
		Bede Feltham   Marketing Director   sQuidcard			Christian Delporte Member of the Board EMVCo
Kevin Gillick Executive Director GlobalPlatform			Robert Courtneidge Global Head - Cards and Payments Salans LLP

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Our expert line-up also includes: 

• Mikko Haikonen, Senior Manager, Nokia Solutions Unit

• Wendy Reddington, Bolton Smart Card Project Manager, Bolton Council

• Mike Duncombe, Yorcard Programme Manager, South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive

• Guliz Ozturk, International Marketing Manager, Kentkart  

Who should attend?

Heads, Managers and Directors of: NFC Development Card Innovation Business Development Mobile Payments Contactless Services Cards and Payments Emerging Payment Technologies POS Providers

Venue details

London Marriott Hotel Regent's Park 128 King Henry's Road London NW3 3ST Phone: +44 (0)207 722 7711 Fax: +44 (0)207 586 5822 Sales: +44 (0)207 449 4412 Sales fax: +44 (0)207 722 5973  www.marriott.co.uk/Regents-Park

Ideally located with easy access to London's major motorways, the London Marriott Hotel Regents Park is set in the quiet suburbs of Swiss Cottage; close to Lords Cricket Ground, London Zoo and the chic bars and restaurants of St Johns Wood and Primrose Hill. The nearby tube station offers direct access to Wembley and the O2 Centre, Bond Street, Westminster and Canary Wharf on the Jubilee line.

The only luxury North London hotel in Swiss Cottage, the London Marriott Hotel Regents Park promises a delightful stay, offering spacious rooms graced by amenities both pampering and practical - from luxurious new bedding to wireless Internet access. A tempting choice of dining includes the vibrant flavours of Brasserie Centrale and the casual Chat's Cafe Bar. To stay fit, a well-equipped leisure club and indoor pool awaits.

Nearest train station:
West Hampstead, 1.9 km

Nearest underground station:
Swiss Cottage (Jubilee line), 0.5 km, 5 min walk