Expertise
Convinced of the importance of smart cards in the global economy and in societal developments, EUROSMART has developed a strong expertise in strategic domains. The Association provides advice and guidance in technology and is recognised across the world as a competent body of experts. EUROSMART`s objective is to contribute to the development of smart cards standards and to improve the quality and security of smart card applications.
- Prepare technology roadmaps
- Develop protection profiles
- Promote standards for the evaluation and certification of products, systems and related environment
- Analyse and discuss security aspects
- Support common criteria
- Work with standardisation bodies and international stakeholders
IST Projects
Research and development are crucial to explore future smart cards developments and contribute to security and interoperability. By participating to IST Projects, the EUROSMART objective is to share experiences with other participants and contribute to the technology development.
- Encourage the co-operation between Europe and Japan: Smart Meiji project
- Develop a Technology roadmap: RESET
- Promote contactless technologies: SINCE
- Structure and promote the eEurope Smart card initiative: Smart Cord
- Develop a secure identification/ authentication module : Smart IS
Networking
In a global environment, EUROSMART acknowledges the importance of international cooperation to encourage smart card interoperability. EUROSMART`s objective is to encourage international cooperation, exchange of information and mutual understanding. Exchange experiences and know how with international smart card stakeholders Be present in international forum Encourage smart card associations co-operation through the ISCAN network Communication
Smart cards have a special place in the landscape of key technologies that are shaping the Information Society. EUROSMART`s objective is to increase the smart card industry visibility and promote the development of smart cards.
- Participated in smart card related world-wide exhibitions such as CARTES, CTST. In 2005, EUROSMART supports Omnicard, CardEX 2005, Card Middle East, TOP ID, CTST, CARTES 2005
- Organise the yearly eSmart conference. The 5th edition of the eSmart Conference, eSmart 2004, attracted more people than ever and became the high level forum attended by the industry and political decision makers in the smart card sector. The conference gathered more than 280 participants and 65 speakers to exchange technical, marketing and political issues. Through 9 sessions, e-Smart 2004 presented the latest achievements in smart card international cooperation on emerging technologies and applications (contactless, biometrics, TPM, DRM). eSmart 2005 is scheduled to be held on 21-23 September in Sophia-Antipolis
- Provide professional information related to smart card to the press, professional entities and institutional bodies, such as the European institutions.
Lobbying
New legislation and regulations at the European and national level are critical for company activities. EUROSMART`s objective is to inform its members about regulatory developments at the EU level and to offer them the opportunity to defend their interests on the European scene.
- To inform members about the relevant EU legislation through a monthly newsletter
- To prepare and disseminate position papers
- To organise meetings with EU officials
Education
Today, knowledge acquisition and transfer are key to a company`s. As an international smart card association, EUROSMART is willing to play a more important role on the education scene and promote smart card programmes in Europe or across the world. EUROSMART`s objective is to promote and disseminate the smart card technology into schools or universities.
- Identify the main universities that are offering smart card courses
- Promote their programme
- Raise the awareness in some universities that do not offer a smart card programme
- Encourage the exchange ideas and experiences between universities
- Provide support for courses development
As an international association, EUROSMART plays an important role in anticipating change and raising awareness. One challenge is to help removing obstacles to learning opportunities and meet the educational requirements of our economy.
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