APSCA is the only regional industry association for organisations in the smart card, smart devices, contactless, mobile contactless/NFC, e-Identification and M2M/IOT businesses in Asia, focusing on multi-sector business and government applications. The Association delivers information, guidance and networking to corporations and government organisations, including smart card scheme operators and suppliers, providing an unparalleled opportunity to source information and contacts, facilitate smart card and M2M/IOT initiatives and generate increased business development.

Established in 1997, APSCA now has over 60 members in 13 countries throughout Asia as well as in Australia and Europe. The Association has organised more than 135 events in over 12 Asian countries, focusing on the business and technology for smart cards, smart objects and smart devices, and has one of the largest business networks in Asia with over 11,000 smart card industry executives. APSCA is part of the Smartex group of smart card industry associations in Europe, Africa and Asia with over 300 members worldwide.