Panel Discussion: White-Label EMV: Expanding Choice and Modernising Fare Payment for Public Transport (Continued)

17 Mar 2026
Platform 1
  • Explore how EMV white label technology creates a unified standard for transit fare systems, combining traditional closed-loop and open-loop EMV approaches into a scalable, secure payment infrastructure.

  • Discuss how adopting EMV white label can streamline ticketing infrastructure for operators, reduce maintenance costs and offer passengers flexible payment options with familiar contactless interfaces, including digital wallets and account-based ticketing  

  • Examine the role of EMV white label in enabling integrated, multimodal travel experiences and supporting future-orientated frameworks such as ABT & MaaS.

Moderator
Peter Schonewille
Peter Schonewille, Lead Principal Smart Mobility - Consult Hyperion
Panelist
Paul Griffin
Paul Griffin, Global Head of Commercial - Littlepay
Marco Kartman
Marco Kartman, Business Innovator - Translink Systems
Olivier Martinon
Olivier Martinon, VP North & Central Europe - Thales