Smart cards, which have promoted recognition in Japan through consumer applications such as smart commuter pass and electronic money, are now also finding wider use in the public sector with residents basic registration cards being distributed. On the other hand, RFID tags, which are based on the same RFID technology as contactless smart cards, have started to find extensive application in the fields of retail and distribution. Smart cards and RFID tags have gained attention as devices for the coming ubiquitous computing society in Japan.

IC CARD WORLD is the only exhibition on smart card and RFID technology in Japan, organized since 1999 by Nikkei Inc. This eleventh IC CARD WORLD has been a radically expanded event, with latest information-providing seminars and two special exhibitions, "IC Tag 2009" and "FeliCa World 2009".

Nikkei Inc.
General Project Dept.
1-9-5 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8066 JAPAN
e-mail: info@iccard.jp


NAME: IC CARD WORLD 2009
DATE: March 3 - 6, 2009
VENUE: Tokyo International Exhibition Center "TOKYO BIG SIGHT", East Hall
ORGANIZER: Nikkei Inc.
NUMBER of EXHIBITORS: 80 companies, 250 booths (expected)
EXPECTED NUMBER of VISITORS: 160,000 (expected)
ADMISSION FEE: 1,500 yen

• Smart cards Contactless cards, Contact-based cards, Combi-cards, Hybrid cards, SIM/UIM cards, Magnetic strip cards, Optical cards
• RFID Technology tags, labels, RFID readers/writers
• Machinery Readers/Writers, Printers, Manufacturing, Personalization, Encoders, Embossers, Counters, Mailing, Testing, Disposers, Vending machines, Point of sales terminals, Mobile terminals
• Software Card operating systems, Card applications, Software, Cryptography, Authentication technology
• Components IC chips, Memory chips, Antennas, Film, Holograms, Ribbons, Inks, Plastic materials
• Applications Financial, Payment, Banking, Credit cards, Ticket, Transportation, Logistics, Retail, Loyalty, Point-of sales, Customer management, E-government, Education, Healthcare, Medical, Security, Biometrics, Access Control, Telecommunication, Wireless, E-commerce
• Other Services Systems Integration, Promotion associations, Publications, Consulting
  

Most exhibitors are satisfied with the results.