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Global forum for smartcards
Bridging the gap between the industry and the user
The Smartcard Forum International (SFI) is a non-profit, consumer-focused association established with the mission of promoting, defending and advancing the smartcards
Mission
The mission of the SFI is to promote and defend the smartcard ecosystem. SFI works to unite industry stakeholders to demonstrate the value of smartcard technologies in secure payments, digital identity, public transportation, telecom, health and access control by creating awareness among the public (real end-user) and public authorities.
Objectives
SFI pursues its mission through Awareness, Regulatory Engagement, Neutral Industry Platform, Knowledge creation and sharing, Capacity building, Sustainability and Innovation.
Organizational structure
SFI is governed through a structured, transparent model that balances strategic oversight with operational efficiency.
Training
Online Training Program
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Association
The Article of Association
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Welcome to the Forum
SFI aims to become a globally recognized reference organization for being the voice of smartcard technologies and defending the interest of the industry, headquartered in Abu Dhabi but active worldwide. By aligning industry expertise with public interest, SFI seeks to ensure that smartcards continue to play a sustained role in building secure, inclusive and resilient digital societies by supporting innovation while adapting to end-user behaviour.
Targetted Audience
SFI is designed to engage multiple, clearly defined audiences across the smartcard ecosystem.
End-users
Industry stakeholders
Financial institutions
Government authorities
Universities
Policymakers