Munich, 12th November 2026 – The Java Card Forum e.V. (JCF) has announced Timo Lisk, Senior Principal System Architect, Software at Infineon, as the winner of the 2026 Bertrand Award, recognising his outstanding commitment to the Forum and his contribution to the advancement of Java Card technology.
A dedicated member of the JCF Business Committee and one of the Forum’s Treasurers, Timo combines technical expertise with a clear understanding of business needs. He was instrumental in championing the EMV Contactless API, helping to bring an important industry requirement into focus within the Forum’s work.
Through his sustained contribution to the Business Committee, Timo helps connect market requirements with the Forum’s priorities. His recognition highlights the importance of business insight, collaboration and commitment in advancing the Java Card ecosystem.
“Timo brings energy, expertise, and real enthusiasm to the Java Card Forum. He helps us stay focused on what the industry needs and is always ready to step up and take initiatives and responsibilities that benefit all our members. He’s a valued colleague, and it’s great to see his dedication recognized with this award,” declared Jean-Daniel Aussel, President of the Java Card Forum
“It is a great honour to receive the Bertrand Award from my peers,” explained Timo. “As the first recipient from Infineon, I am delighted to accept it on behalf of my Infineon colleagues, in recognition of our shared contribution to the Java Card Forum.”
The JCF also congratulates fellow 2026 finalists Patrick van Haver and Nicolas Ponsini, both of Oracle, and thanks them for their contributions to the Forum and the Java Card community.
Named in honour of Bertrand du Castel, a founding figure of the Java Card Forum and a pioneer of smart card technology, the Bertrand Award celebrates outstanding contributions to the JCF. All JCF members are eligible for nomination, with the winner is selected through a vote of the membership.
About the Java Card Forum
Founded in 1997, the Java Card Forum is an industry association bringing together companies involved in the development, manufacture and deployment of Java Card technology.
It promotes the platform’s continued evolution and adoption, supporting security, interoperability and innovation across the smart card and secure element ecosystem.
Media contact
Karen Brindley
Java Card Forum Secretariat
karen.brindley@javacardforum.org
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