Dates: June 22 – 23, 2009
Location: London, United Kingdom
Venue: Copthorne Tara Hotel
URL: http://www.smi-online.co.uk/09contactless.asp
Contact: http://www.smi-online.co.uk/contact/
Description: Building on the success of last years’ sell-out event our 2009 conference promises to deliver a comprehensive analysis and update of the contactless cards and payments market. Hear perspectives from APACS, European Payments Council, Financial Standards Authority, Transport for London, GS1 UK, Monitise, European Association for Mobile Payment, Smart Card Alliance & Coffee Republic plus benefit from case studies highlighting the potential risks and regulatory issues posed by new card technology. ![[end]](/resources/bullet/archive-4.gif)
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