Sustainability leaders will share their knowledge and insights on sustainable practices and ethical standards in the jewellery trade at two highly awaited panel discussions on the sidelines of Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW) 2024.

JGW is bringing together distinguished award recipients and finalists of the Sustainability Awards 2024 by JWA (Jewellery World Awards) as speakers. The Sustainability Heroes Panel Series will feature discussions on the themes “Jewels Of A Sustainable Future” on September 17 at the AsiaWorld-Expo and “From Source To Showcase: Inspiring Change In The Jewellery Industry” on September 18 at the Grand Foyer of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Panellists at the September 17 event are Brijesh Dholakia, CEO of Hari Krishna Exports Pvt Ltd; Shreyans Dholakia, director and brand custodian of Shree Ramkrishna Exports Pvt Ltd; and Yash Kothari, founder of Vector.

This panel discussion will offer a unique opportunity to learn directly from these sustainability leaders and gain invaluable knowledge and practical wisdom that can help drive change within and beyond the jewellery and gemstone industry. Innovative strategies in promoting sustainable jewellery choices as well as challenges and collaborations will also be touched upon during the talk.

Meanwhile, the September 18 session will delve into key sustainability initiatives and their impact on the companies’ operations and the trade. Speakers include May Lau, director of Social Impact at Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group; Viral Kothari, managing director of Fine Jewellery Manufacturing Ltd; Zulu Ghevriya, CEO and co-founder of Smiling Rocks; and Wang Wei, operation director of Smart Gold Stores of Kinghood Group.