Introduction: Guided by Panyu District Government, Gems & Jewelry Trade Association of China, China Gold Association, and Guangdong Trading Holdings Group Co., Ltd., co-sponsored by Guangzhou Diamond Exchange, Guangdong Gems & Jade Exchange and Antwerp World Diamond Centre, and organized by Guangdong Jin Shi Gold Co., Ltd., will hold the 3rd (2018) Guangzhou Jewelry and Diamond International Annual Conference. The authoritative agencies in the international diamond and jewelry sector and well-known figures will gather in Guangzhou for a brainstorming feast of ideas on diamond and jewelry. This annual conference includes the main forum on the morning of November 27 and the diamond forum and jewelry forum on the afternoon of November 27. Below is an exciting preview of the Diamond Forum:
Diamond Conference theme
Built to Last: Optimizing the diamond industry from supply side
Diamond Conference time
2pm on November 27, 2018
Diamond Conference position
New York Hall, 3/F Block A, Convention Center, Clifford Hotel,Panyu
Exciting preview
Ceremony of the establishment of China Rough Diamond Purchasing Alliance: China Rough Diamond Purchasing Alliance, initiated by Guangzhou Diamond Exchange, aims to unite rough diamond processing enterprises, especially SMEs, to improve bargaining power, integrate supply system, optimize supply chain, upgrade the status of processing enterprises in the supply chain, and enhance the profitability and competitiveness of enterprises.
Heavy hitters gather at the annual conference
Antwerpsche Diamantkring is one of Antwerp's four largest diamond exchanges,Mr. Marcel Pruwer, Special Advisor Antwerpsche Diamantkring & Managing Director International Economic Strategy will deliver a keynote speech at the diamond conference,The theme of the speech is “Role of Rough Diamonds – Leading from the rear – re-shaping the diamond industry to thrive in a fast-changing, global trade, financial and consumer economy”。
Key word：rough diamond、re-shaping、thrive
Marcel Pruwer
Special Advisor Antwerpsche Diamantkring &
Managing Director International Economic Strategy
Preeti Kurani，Head of Polished Diamond Sales, De Beers Auction Sales，will deliver a keynote speech at the diamond conference,The theme of the speech is“Sourcing Natural & Untreated Polished Diamonds via De Beers Auctions Smart Online Trading Platform”，She will introduce the rules, procedures and requirements for purchasing natural polished diamonds from DBAS online auction platform.
Key word：DE BEERS、Polish Diamond、Online、Purchase
Preeti Kurani
Head of Polished Diamond Sales, De Beers Auction Sales
Preeti has near two decades of experience in the diamond industry and has held senior leadership roles across a diverse range of businesses- grading labs, education, luxury jewellery retail and consultancy within South-East Asia and India. Preeti joined De Beers in 2017 ,she drives the ideation and planning of polished products and projects, while leading the development and management of polished diamond business.
Mabel Wong McCormick,Managing Director of Diamond Producers Association Greater China will deliver a keynote speech at the diamond conference,The theme of the speech is“REAL IS RARE, REAL IS A DIAMOND - DPA China Campaign Sharing”，She will use digital media to provide the Diamond Producers Association with innovative and diverse communication solutions and provide insights into China's millennial consumers.
Key word：Natural、China Campaign Sharing、Marketing
Mabel Wong McCormick
Speaker: Managing Director of Diamond Producers Association Greater China
Ms. Wang Jingzhi has over 20 years’ work and management experience in high-end wine and spirits, consulting and start-up industries. She previously led two international consumer brands – Moët Hennessy Diageo and Rémy Cointreau Group – to expand their marketing business in China.
Karen Rentmeesters，Head of PR & Communications, Antwerp World Diamond Centre will deliver a keynote speech at the diamond conference,The theme of the speech is“Innovation & Diamonds: Manufacturing”，she takes a closer look at two innovative technologies that could radically change the diamond and jewelry manufacturing industry.
Key word：Diamond manufacturing、Innovation、Technology
Karen Rentmeesters
Head of PR & Communications, Antwerp World Diamond Centre