1-2 September 2024
Olympia, London

JS23 - conference programme

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10:00 10:45

Precious metals - a market outlook

Innovation Theatre

David Brough, Co-Founder and Editor - Jewellery Outlook

Jayant Raniga, Chief Executive Officer - PureJewels by Bhanji Gokaldas

Philip Newman, Managing director - Metals Focus
10:00 10:45

Traceability Tools

Innovation Theatre

An introduction to traceability tools for jewellery and watch products.

Vivien Johnston Glass, Founder - Johnston Resources

Klemens Link, Director - Provenance Proof

Catherine Alexander, Business Development - The Watch Register
11:00 11:45

Lab grown diamonds outlook and trends

Innovation Theatre

David Brough, Co-Founder and Editor - Jewellery Outlook

Himanshu Shah, Director - Andre Michael Ltd

Julia Griffith, Founder - The Gem Academy

Dinesh Parekh, Director - Just Diamonds

Paras Shah, Managing director - Diamond trade, Bhanderi Lab Grown Diamonds Europe Division
11:00 11:45

Greenwashing and new legislation

Innovation Theatre

Legislation on ‘green’ claims and how it affects your jewellery business. Tools and advice for acros ...

Vivien Johnston Glass, Founder - Johnston Resources

Amy Nelson-Bennett, CEO - Positive Luxury

Marianne Blamire, Executive Strategy Director - mullenlowe
12:00 12:45

Natural diamond jewellery marketing outlook and trends

Innovation Theatre

David Brough, Co-Founder and Editor - Jewellery Outlook

Lisa Levinson, Head of Marketing and Communications UK - Natural Diamond Council

Louise de Turckheim, CMO (Acting) - David Morris
12:00 12:45

Lab Grown Diamond: Disclosure and Consumer Information

Innovation Theatre

Vivien Johnston Glass, Founder - Johnston Resources

Joanna Park-Tonks, President - International Grown Diamond Association (The IGDA)

Graham Dicks, Director - GVUK Design Limited
13:00 13:45

How AI will drive the future of the jewellery industry and jobs

Innovation Theatre

David Brough, Co-Founder and Editor - Jewellery Outlook

Alexander Davis, Director - Alexander Davis Jewellery

Shiyamali Paranirupasingam, Founder - L'Amour Pearls
13:00 13:45

Sustainability & Traditional Sapphire Mining Partnerships

Innovation Theatre

A deep dive into Sri Lanka’s traditional sapphire mining heritage and future.

Vivien Johnston Glass, Founder - Johnston Resources

Dr. Peter Janowski, Co-Founder - CEYLONS | MUNICH

Stuart Pool, Director - Nineteen48
14:00 14:45

Magnificent Jewels auctions market in 2023 and the outlook

Innovation Theatre

David Brough, Co-Founder and Editor - Jewellery Outlook

Kristian Spofforth, Head of London Jewellery Department - Sotheby’s

Matthew Girling, Independent Jewellery Consultant - Matthew Girling Consultancy
14:00 14:45

Jewellery & the Circular Economy

Innovation Theatre

Circularity in the gems, gold and jewellery markets. Speakers give their unique perspectives with th ...

Vivien Johnston Glass, Founder - Johnston Resources

Sarah Ho, Founder - Sarah Ho Jewellery

Sunny Pahal, Chief of Staff - VINTAGE TRADING
15:00 15:45

Future of social media marketing in the jewellery industry

Innovation Theatre

David Brough, Co-Founder and Editor - Jewellery Outlook

Renu Choudhary, Gem and Jewellery Consultant and Digital Creator - The Diamond Talk

Duncan Colman, Director - Spike Digital