Participation in the Java Card Forum is open to companies and organizations with an interest in setting the future direction of Java Card technology.

The JCF is not a developer’s Forum and developers are encouraged to join Oracle’s online community where they can access documentation, share views and ask for assistance.

Membership of the Java Card Forum

The Java Card Forum has different levels of Membership, to accommodate companies and organisations wishing to advance the Java Card secure, flexible, and multiple applications framework, by specifying requirements and providing specification recommendations to the owner of the Java Card API specification (currently Oracle). Members of JCF should be companies from the smart card, secure operating system, and secure silicon industry in the field of payment, telecommunication, identity, health, government, Internet of Things (IoT) and future markets.

Full Members

Since Oracle is marketing Java Card through a license scheme, all Full Members must be Java Card licensees and should be active in one or more of the following fields:

• Secure Operating System development. A Secure Operating System (Secure OS) for secure devices and environments is a specifically developed software that executes into a specialized designed, tamper-proof integrated circuit chip.
• Secure Application development. A Secure Application is a software component meant to be used exclusively with a Secure OS to implement the needed functions of an issuer or service provider. Secure Applications are generally subject to security and functional certifications.
• Embodiment. A Secure Device or Secure Environment that houses a Secure Operating System and Application may also have a physical body to become a finished product. Such physical body, or Embodiment, may take different form factors. Most common Embodiments are plastic card, conforming to ISO-7810 specifications or embedded Secure Elements conforming to ETSI and GSMA specifications.

Full Members have voting rights.

Associate Members

For companies/organisations who do not meet the requirements to be a full member of the JCF, i.e. who are not a Java Card Licencee or do not work in the required fields, but would like to contribute to the Java Card Forum, the Java Card Forum has an Associate Member membership level.  The JCF is entitled to accept Associate Members upon the discretion of the JCF Board. Associate Members can take part in Working groups and attend the Annual General meeting, but have no voting rights.

Next Steps

Companies or individuals interested in joining the Java Card Forum should contact us to receive further information about the application process.