The 2nd edition of World Emerald Symposium continues the successful series ... With the advance software platform for th
About 2nd WES The 2nd edition of World Emerald Symposium continues the successful series of events, started in 2015. 2nd WES will take place on 12th - 14th of October, 2018 in Bogota, Colombia.
The Colored Gemstones Industry has seen a Dramatic evolution since the 1st World Emerald Symposium held in Bogota in October 2015. Emerald from new geographical origins are reaching international markets in both in quantity and in quality as the world demand for the green gems keeps increasing . Public listed companies and capital funds are investing in mining and marketing emerald. At the time that third party verifications has become unavoidable , consumer confidence has never been so crucial. Therefore, the symposium main target is to gather in one place all emerald stakeholders from around the world to create a Sector for the green gem and consolidate under a new world Emerald Association the Industry interests , promotional , technical, gemological , and ethical issues . The second world emerald Symposium is opening discussions for harmonization of denominations and practices and to formalize permanently a universal emerald sector similar to the Diamond Sector. Today, every industry experiences an immense power of disruption, that redefines the rules of the market. During the course of three days, the world-renowned speakers, Stakeholders and international participants will uncover new opportunities and discuss the most pressing issues in the emerald industry, including how the industry changes following the advances in technology, consumer education, security, marketing, and branding.
Hundreds of participants from all over the world will attend this exclusive and extremely informative event. The attendees include the Ministry of Mines and Energy in Colombia, Colombian emerald industry bodies, worldwide gem laboratories, government and business delegations from Zambia, Afghanistan, Brazil, Ethiopia and Pakistan, and international trade organizations such as ICA, CIBJO, GIT, GJEPC, NGTC & GTC. We welcome you to join leading field experts from the country and abroad to share ideas, knowledgement, inspire and gain insights into trends, developments, and future projections in emerald mining, acquisition, gemological harmonization for emeralds, CSR, public policies and marketing.
Symposium Topics During the event, the participants will look into every aspect of emerald industry operation along the entire supply chain. Attending the 2nd World Emerald Symposium will bring you powerful connections, valuable knowledge, and many different perspectives relating to the industry’s future through a strong lineup of presenters and topics that focus on new systems and tools, environment, the latest science, markets, and emerald business planning: Emerald Industry and Blockchain
The effect of technology and cryptocurrency on each stage along the supply chain and how these disruptive technologies change the face of the industry. Traceability Future challenges and new findings. CSR Raising to international standards and getting the emerald industry in line with common CSR standards. Harmonization of terms and descriptions Adjustment of differences and inconsistencies and reaching coherence of the descriptions of emerald industry related terms. Emerald mining Best practice mining methods, transparency, and involvement of local communities. Branding and Marketing in the Era of Millennials Generational differences, customer expectations and effective strategies to attract modern millennials.
Gemology Important development in origin determination, efforts to harmonize the gemological codes, new development in treatments and cleaning of emeralds. Stakeholders
ACTIVITIES Through various types of activities such as keynote presentations, panel discussions, , Mine Tours, Strategic working groups, hand on training, and industry dedicated committees , the symposium will provide engaging content and plenty of opportunities for networking.
With the advance software platform for the Congress, the registrants are able to connect and engage pre and post symposium with other attendees and speakers, trough an app, until the third symposium in 2020.
REGISTER The conference is now open for registration via the II World Emerald Symposium website. Register now.
HOTEL Held in the luxurious Grand Hyatt Bogota hotel, the event offers a unique urban retreat experience along with comfortable accommodation and great amenities for productive meetings.
The Venue The conference will be held at the brand new Grand Hyatt Bogota hotel - opening August 2018. • • •
Unique urban retreat experience in the heart of Bogota, Colombia. 372 luxury rooms and 2,270 sqm of flexible function spaces provide spacious accommodation and comfortable amenities for productive meetings. Exclusive early bird rate for the event attendees - $185 per night. High-class recreational facilities featuring a lavish spa, steam rooms, dry sauna, indoor lap pool and a full range of latest generation fitness equipment.
Experts’ Comments on The 1st Symposium “There was a strong emphasis on the future and a cooperative effort that would benefit the entire emerald industry. The speakers were from source, manufacturing, and consuming countries, representing all levels of the value chain….” GIA Andrew Lucas "Topics covered a broad range of information creating an atmosphere for the exchange of data between attendees". GRS Adolfo Peretti "It was the first time that producer countries came together at a high-lever global gathering to discuss issues relating to the emerald business". Cynthia Unninayar, Press Editor GemScene "Drawing praise from attendees and speakers alike, the three-day event addressed the challenges and opportunities faced by the industry". JNA Jewellery News Asia “The event becomes the platform where globally important speakers representing Governments, miners, Dealers, manufacturers, trade organizations, academia, gemological laboratories provided detailed presentations on all aspects of the emerald sector". Jean Claude Michelou, ICA director and Editor in Chief of Incolor Magazine
The conference is designed to empower the participants both theoretically and pragmatically. All sessions will entail active participation by all attendees. Expect to take part in meaningful discussions and exchange groundbreaking ideas with attendees and speakers.
You’ll find plenty of opportunities to stay engaged and enjoy the event to the fullest. Deepen your understanding of content, organize your agenda by topic, participate in live polling and surveys, take notes, enjoy instant conversations, meet the right people, exchange contacts, and schedule your meetings with participants at a date and time agreed. Registration is conducted through a state of the art software. Custom technology solutions and electronic communication system are used to deliver rich engagement opportunities together with carefully refined practical content before, during, and after the event. Enjoy a high level of personal service with a unique hotel app.
ABOUT I SYMPOSIUM 2015 The first gathering of emerald industry experts took place in October 2015 in Bogotá. Approximately 350 participants attended sessions featuring world-renowned speakers. The symposium welcomed Colombian government officials, representatives of trade organizations, laboratory leaders, executives of luxury jewelry brands and mining companies, as well as international attendees from Zambia, Brazil, Russia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Madagascar. Through value-packed keynote presentations and lively debates, the I World Emerald Symposium addressed many pressing issues and concerns relating to the emerald trade.
Contact Please refer to the attached Information for more details. Should you have further queries about the 2th World Emerald Symposium, please address them to Mr. Jean Claude Michelou (
[email protected]) and Mr. Guillermo Galvis (
[email protected]), as well the website www.emeraldsymposium.com for all detail information, registration, bookings for air tickets, hotel and mine tour. For quick contact use WhatsApp number +57-305-795-8709.
As soon you register, will be provide access to your agenda, that can be build by yourself over the activities of the symposium. There you can have a control center of all the related options in the Symposium.
