The 7^th Annual Smart Cards in Government Conference was abuzz with news about the many new and existing government programs deploying smart cards. The largest attendance on record for this conference and exhibition heard predictions for what will happen with the next administration and plans for state and local governments and enterprises to use the new federal standards for identity credentialing programs. Covering HSPD-12 and FIPS 201 PIV card deployment, first responder credentials, airport credentialing systems, transportation worker credentials, standards efforts, biometrics and network security, the event attracted a broad audience of government and industry leaders. Read highlights from the conference sessions. »