Turkey realizes many successful projects attracting the attention of the world as well as it is one of the leading countries with great potential in card, smart technologies and payment systems with its high population. We are delighted to host the third edition of the most developed trade show and summit of the region in which the expeience and knowledge gained so far meet local and international visitors.

Since its first edition, Cardist Card and Smart Technologies Fair & Summit is the largest meeting point of the industry which is supported by the leading corporations of the sector, visited by over 5000 local and international professionals, hosts hundreds of global leaders, and brings more than 50 doyens of the sector together as speakers. According to previous research, 90% of exhibitors plan to partake in the next edition and 95% of visitors are willing to visit this show again.

This year we planned and prepared program of the summit, which we believe creates a great synergy for the show, by the consultancy of Payments Cards & Mobile. As creating the theme of the summit, we were inspired by Istanbul: Capital Culture of 2010. Therefore in 2010, we invited leaders of the industry around the globe to Istanbul to share their wisdom and story. At the summit we will comprehensively discuss different markets and different experiences along with achievements of Turkey in the international arena.

Another fresh change in the show will be “Smartwards Awards”. The sector will applaud the winners at the magnificent award ceremony in Cardist. We believe it will bring great enthusiasm both to the show and the industry.

We would be deeply happy to host you in this great meeting to take place from 12 to 14 May 2010 and wish further success for the growth of our industry…

Serkan TIĞLIOĞLU