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NFC Forum Moves Forward With Two New Specifications

July 08, 2008

WAKEFIELD, Mass., USA July 8, 2008 -- The NFC Forum (www.nfc-forum.org), a non-profit industry association that advances the use of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, today announced the release of two specifications that stipulate the... Read More

NFC Forum Hosts First Spotlight Event: Transport and City Life Applications

June 10, 2008

WAKEFIELD, Mass., USA June 10, 2008 -- The NFC Forum (www.nfc-forum.org), a non-profit industry association that advances the use of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, holds its first Spotlight conference today to discuss and demonstrate NFC... Read More

NFC Forum Announces Winners of Touching the Future Global Competition

April 30, 2008

WAKEFIELD, Mass., USA, April 30, 2008 The NFC Forum (www.nfc-forum.org), a non-profit industry association that advances the use of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, today announced the winners of its Touching the Future: NFC Forum Global... Read More

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Upcoming Events

NFC World Asia September 09 — 12, 2008 Grand Hyatt Singapore
Near Field Communication World Asia 2008 is Asias most influencing NFC-focused event that offers valuable insights on NFC advancement. It is a senior level, strategic event that brings together the NFC founders, developers, manufacturers, service providers and merchants across the globe to discuss the latest development, issues, concerns and ROI from current NFC pilot projects.

Mobile Internet World October 21 — 23, 2008 Boston
Mobile Transactions Workshop: This half day program is geared to operators, service providers, technology vendors, chip manufacturers, point-of-sale vendors, mobile banking companies, financial firms (banks, credit card companies, etc.), system integrators, developers and content providers.

CARTES & IDentification 2008 November 04 — 08, 2008 Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center, France.
CARTES & IDentification 2008. The world leading event on digital security and smart technologies will have its own trade show from 4th to 6th November, 2008, at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center, France.

Micropayment Summit 2008 November 27 — 27, 2008 , Beijing, China
New technologies are driven a variety of convenient methods of payment and innovation. China, as an emerging market of micropayment industry, its huge market potential is attracting the technology providers, cards suppliers, equipment providers, they are all seeking opportunities in China market to work with the Government, card organizations, telecommunication operators, various commercial banks and etc. Hence, we find its the best time to organize International Payment Summit 2008 in Beijing, China, building the communication platform between venders and major operators in the micropayment industry.