March 2010 Conferences

Conference: BAI Payments Connect Conference & Expo Group: BAI Dates: Mar 1 - 3 Location: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center Kissimmee, FL

Conference: Cards & Payment Methods 2010 Group: IQPC Dates: Mar 9 - 11 Location: Blue Tree Towers

Conference: CIT 2010 Group: Institute for International Research Dates: Mar 9 - 10 Location: Madrid

Conference: Mobile Financial Services Group: Informa Telecoms and Media Dates: Mar 9 - 10 Location: Copthorne Tara Hotel London, UK With an all encompassing agenda and exciting speaker line-up, Mobile Financial Services, an evolution from our Mobile Payments Conference will give you all the information you need to equip yourself and your company to succeed and profit in the world of mobile finance. Our headliners will debate such crucial subjects as the effect of the current climate on the development and rollout of mobile financial services, the importance of mobile to the banking and retail sector and the role of payments in emerging markets. As the consumer becomes more and more receptive to mobile payments, our keynoters will give you advice on how to best educate them. The coming dawn of convergence will also affect the mobile finance industry and provide new opportunities and revenue streams, our speakers will show you how to take advantage of them.

Conference: Cards & Payments Australasia Group: Terrapinn Dates: Mar 15 - 18 Location: The Westin Hotel Sydney With a 14 year track record of excellence, the event brings together senior executives from the banking and finance, retail, government, transit, telecoms and payment processing industries to debate best practice solutions and strategies for driving profit and innovation in the payments sector.

Conference: Cards Africa 2010 Group: Terrapinn Dates: Mar 15 - 19 Location: Sandton Convention Centre Johannesburg Cards Africa 2010 is your ultimate card and payment event. It is where executives in Africa’s card industry share strategies for increasing cash flow, source the latest technology. minimise risk and expand their portfolio. It is Africa’s ultimate Cards event.

Conference: Central and Eastern European Card Markets Group: SMi Group Dates: Mar 15 - 16 Location: Radisson SAS Beke Hotel Budapest The CEE region still remains one of the most attractive regions for investment through its outstanding potential for growth. Its Card Market is no different. SMi’s 5th annual Central and Eastern European Card Markets conference will shine a spotlight on the region and this rapidly advancing Card Market. Emerging from the recession and with constantly evolving technology and regulation there has never been a more crucial time to be aware of the issues facing the market. Attend this conference to discover and network with the key personnel; from local and Central banks to the foremost experts in the industry - learn about the big issues from the people who really know.

Conference: Prepaid Cards Africa 2010 Group: Terrapinn Dates: Mar 15 - 18 Location: Sandton Convention Centre Johannesburg Prepaid Cards Africa 2010 is your unique opportunity to get updates on Africa’s prepaid industry. Come and join us and find out how you can integrate both backwards and forwards in the prepaid value chain and leverage this for maximum value.

Conference: WACHA's Electronic Payments Conference Group: WACHA Dates: Mar 15 - 17 Location: Wisconsin Dells, WI

Conference: CARTES in Asia Group: CARTES Dates: Mar 16 - 18 Location: AsiaWorld-Expo Hong Kong The inaugural CARTES in Asia approaches with new exhibitors from within and outside Asia continuing to confirm their participation. During my visit to Hong Kong and Beijing last week the event continued to enthuse both vendors and users.

Conference: MRC Annual Conference 2010 Group: The Merchant Risk Council Dates: Mar 16 - 18 Location: Wynn Resort Las Vegas

Conference: Prepaid Cards Australia 2010 Group: Terrapinn Dates: Mar 17 - 17 Location: The Westin Hotel Sydney The Prepaid Cards Australia Summit has been launched at a crucial time in the market with the objective of bringing providers of prepaid cards and solutions together with qualified buyers.

Conference: Mobile MoneyWorld Africa 2010 Group: Terrapinn Dates: Mar 18 - 18 Location: Sandton Convention Centre Johannesburg Mobile Commerce World Africa 2010 is your best chance to find out the latest strategies in Africa’s mobile arena and discover how to cut costs and enhance your mobile strategy. This is where key executives will share strategies and evaluate the latest mobile technology available today.

Conference: 14th Annual National Collections & Credit Risk Conference Group: SourceMedia Dates: Mar 21 - 23 Location: InterContinental Miami Hotel Miami, FL With nearly 600 top decision makers attending our fall collections conference, our 2010 National Collections & Credit Risk Conference is poised to continue to offer the perfect opportunity to network, meet with, and hear from some of the top minds in the industry.

Conference: 15th Annual Best Practices in Retail Financial Services Symposium Group: SourceMedia Dates: Mar 21 - 23 Location: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Orlando, FL

Conference: ABA Real Estate Lending Conference Group: American Bankers Association Dates: Mar 21 - 23 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Conference: SEAA 2010 Group: The Southeast Acquirers' Association (SEAA) Dates: Mar 22 - 24 Location: Sheraton Atlanta Hotel Atlanta, GA

Conference: Private Banking Asia 2010 Group: Terrapinn Dates: Mar 23 - 25 Location: Raffles Hotel Singapore Private Banking Asia brings together private banks and related wealth management professionals to debate current trends and establish industry best practices whilst Asia is fast becoming the prime hub for global wealth management.

April 2010 Conferences

Conference: Baltic Sea Card Conference 2010 Group: Alliansor AB Dates: Apr 12 - 13

Conference: 2010 ETA Annual Meeting & Expo Group: ETA Dates: Apr 13 - 15 Location: Mandaley Bay Resort & Casino Las Vegas, NV Join Our 20th Anniversary Party and be part of the biggest, most exciting annual meeting ETA has ever hosted

Conference: Financial Services Business & Technology Annual Conference Group: Tower Group Dates: Apr 14 - 16 Location: Boston, MA

Conference: International Colloquium about Monetary Analysis Group: University of Grenoble, with the support of the Fo Dates: Apr 15 - 16 Location: Université Pierre Mendès-France This colloquium is concerned with the contribution of monetary analysis to economics

Conference: ProfitCard 2010 Group: inTIME Berlin Dates: Apr 15 - 16 Location: Wiesbaden Germany

Conference: Cards Asia 2010 Group: Terrapinn Dates: Apr 20 - 23 Location: SUNTEC International Convention & Exhibition Centre Into its 15th year, Cards Asia - Asia's largest and most comprehensive smart card exhibition and conference continues to serve as the annual platform where decision makers from key industries come together to align their business needs and do real business, contributing to the continuous growth of the smart card industry in Asia. www.cardsasia.com.sg/

Conference: Mobile MoneyWorld Asia 2010 Group: Terrapinn Dates: Apr 21 - 21 Location: SUNTEC Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre Singapore A one day dedicated mobile commerce summit will bring together merchants, banks, and mobile operators to explore and understand where the opportunities lie in m-commerce

Conference: Prepaid Cards Asia 2010 Group: Terrapinn Dates: Apr 21 - 23 Location: SUNTEC Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre Singapore Prepaid Cards Asia 2010 - THE Asia prepaid event for merchants and bankers - aims to be the unrivalled opportunity for you to learn from your peers and other industry experts about the ins and outs of the Prepaid cards industry here in Asia

Conference: The Power of eMarketing Group: eMarketing Association Dates: Apr 21 - 22 Location: San Francisco, CA The Power of eMarketing Conference and Expo provides the perfect forum for actionable and relevant best practices, processes and case studies that will transform and improve your marketing programs.

Conference: Payments 2010 Group: NACHA Dates: Apr 25 - 28 Location: Seattle, WA

May 2010 Conferences

Conference: 24th Annual Payment Card forum Group: EEI Dates: May 5 - 7 Location: Washington, DC

Conference: Retail Cards and Payments Group: SMi Group Dates: May 12 - 13 Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel - St. James London, UK The retail payments landscape is constantly evolving, adapting to new technology and meeting the changing needs of the consumer. In such a highly competitive and volatile market it is crucial to be aware of the key issues and stay ahead of the curve. SMi’s Retail Cards and Payments Conference will shine a spotlight on the market and provide a comprehensive analysis on all forms of retail payments from loyalty schemes and gift cards to vouchers and open-loop prepaid cards. Discover how they interact, the impact of new technology and most importantly; what the consumer really wants from its retailers. With an exceptional line up of speakers covering all of the most important issues, this is an unmissable opportunity to learn and network with the key personnel in the Retail Cards and Payments market. Book now to avoid missing out.

Conference: 22nd Annual Card Forum & Expo Group: SourceMedia Dates: May 16 - 18 Location: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Orlando, FL This annual gathering of banks, card issuers, and payment industry leaders will discuss: strengthening relationships with your customers; the impact of industry regulation; and emerging payment platforms, and enterprise-wide opportunities.

Conference: 2010 Annual Conference Group: Smart Card Alliance Dates: May 17 - 17 Location: The Camelback Marriott Resort and Spa Scottsdale, AZ The 2010 Smart Card Alliance Annual Conference is back again, returning to the original successful format as an independent, standalone conference after two years partnering with the CTST Conference. The Annual Conference returns to one of its most popular meeting venue locations from past years– The Camelback Marriott Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, AZ, May 17 - 20, 2010 Join us for what the Smart Card Alliance conferences do best–bringing experienced smart card practitioners and end users together with innovative solutions developers and suppliers to network and share information on smart card-based technology developments and market adoption trends in the payments, security, and mobile markets. Come and enjoy the best that the smart card industry has to offer.

Conference: Cards Middle East 2010 Group: Terrapinn Dates: May 17 - 19 Location: Al Bustan Rotana Hotel Dubai, UAE The region's annual cards and payments conference and exhibition dedicated to providing you a definitive payments marketplace in the Middle East.

Conference: Mobile MoneyWorld Middle East 2010 Group: Terrapinn Dates: May 18 - 18 Location: Al Bustan Rotana Hotel Dubai Mobile Money World ME 2010 is a conference of strategy, innovation and partnership for retailer/brand owners, banks and telcos. In scope, content and experience Mobile Money World ME 2010 is the only event of its kind in the Middle East.

June 2010 Conferences

Conference: Mobile Banking and Emerging Applications Summit Group: SourceMedia Dates: Jun 8 - 10 Location: M Resort Las Vegas, NV Financial institutions of all sizes continue to roll out mobile banking services as a viable channel that will expand their market reach. Take advantage of this valuable opportunity to hear the latest updates from leading experts on mobile banking and payments. Attendees will gain insight on the technology's value proposition and its applications.

Conference: 5th Annual Underbanked Financial Services Forum Group: SourceMedia Dates: Jun 9 - 11 Location: Doral Golf Resort Miami, FL The 5th Annual Underbanked Financial Services Forum remains the single best opportunity to interact with the industry's best and most innovative practitioners, while providing you with the tools and connections needed to build a successful program designed to serve the underbanked.

Conference: Contactless Cards and Payments Group: SMi Dates: Jun 21 - 21 Location: London Marriott Hotel Regents Park London, UK 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.

July 2010 Conferences

Conference: 7th International Conference on Applied Financial Economics Group: RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE OF EAST AEGEAN Dates: Jul 1 - 3 The aim of 7th AFE Conference is to bring together academicians and practitioners with research interests in the field of finance,banking,accounting and business management.

Conference: Banking Outlook Africa 2010 Group: Terrapinn Dates: Jul 19 - 23 Location: Sandton Convention Centre Johannesburg Banking Outlook Africa will assess the status of banking in Africa with solutions for key challenges faced by Africa’s emerging banks.

August 2010 Conferences

Conference: Finance & Economics Conference 2010 Group: Lupcon Center for Business Research Dates: Aug 17 - 18 Location: Frankfurt

Conference: Finance & Economics Conference 2010 Group: Dates: Aug 17 - 18 www.fec2010.org/

October 2010 Conferences

Conference: 18th Annual ATM, Debit & Prepaid Forum Group: SourceMedia Dates: Oct 3 - 5 Location: Arizona Biltmore Phoenix, AZ

Conference: Cards Latin America 2010 Group: Terrapinn Dates: Oct 4 - 6 Location: Westin Colonnade Coral Gables, FL Cards Latin America is the only event that brings together C-level executives from banks, retailers, governments and world leading services providers, to network and do business.

Conference: 16th Annual Card Collections Conference Group: SourceMedia Dates: Oct 14 - 16 Location: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa Phoenix, AZ 13 of the Top 25 Card Issuers Will Be There*: Advanta Corp.; Bank of America; Barclays Bank; Capital One Financial Corp.; Citigroup Inc.; Discover Financial Services Inc.; First National Bank of Omaha; JP Morgan Chase & Co.; Navy Federal Credit Union; Target Financial Services; USAA Federal Savings Bank; Washington Mutual Bank; Wells Fargo Bank.

Conference: BAI Retail Delivery 2010 Group: BAI Dates: Oct 19 - 21 Location: Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas, NV BAI Retail Delivery 2010 will bring together global thought leaders, thousands of financial services decision-makers and more than 200 innovative solutions providers–all focused on Operations, Product Management, Retail Banking, Marketing & Sales and Technology.

November 2010 Conferences

Conference: Private Banking Latin America 2010 Group: Terrapinn Dates: Nov 10 - 12 Location: TBC Miami, FL Private Banking Latin America is where CEOS and C-level directors of the region's foremost private banks and family offices get together to do business, be insprired and put in the groundwork for future deals.

Conference: 15th Annual Small Business Banking Conference Group: SourceMedia Dates: Nov 14 - 14 Location: Omni Fort Worth Hotel Fort Worth, TX

Conference: 2010 Smart Cards in Government Conference Group: Smart Card Alliance Dates: Nov 16 - 19 Location: TBC Washington, DC