Trends, growth prospects and next-generation leadership in the jewellery and gem trade will headline panel discussions to be held on the sidelines of Jewellery & Gem ASIA Hong Kong (JGA), which is scheduled for June 22 to 25, 2023.

Industry experts Lawrence Ma, founding president and chairman of the Diamond Federation of Hong Kong, China; and Noy Elram, managing director of Sarine Asia Pacific, will discuss the topic, “Looking Ahead: What’s Next for the Jewellery Industry,” on June 22.

Meanwhile, Victor Yiu, director of Zuri Jewellery; and Devansh Shah, partner at Venus Jewel, will speak about “The Future of Jewllery: Next Generation of Industry Leaders” on June 23.

The fair, to be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), is returning in June with the latest collections from major suppliers of finished jewellery, loose diamonds, pearls and gemstones, and technology solutions. 

According to organiser Informa Markets Jewellery, the event will feature more than 30 theme pavilions and around 1,500 industry-leading companies from more than 30 countries and regions.

Popularly known as the June Hong Kong Fair, JGA is set to welcome exhibitors and buyers from overseas for the first time since 2019. 

“Physical events are coming back strong as people seek opportunities for in-person connections. This has made us even more excited about what we have planned for Hong Kong this year, leading off with JGA,” said David Bondi, senior vice president of Informa Markets in Asia. 

JGA has a reputation for offering a diverse range of finished jewellery and serving as a hub for precious materials sourcing. This year, the event’s signature pavilions – CORE, Fine Gem and Fine Design – will make a return. The CORE Pavilion features Hong Kong’s leading jewellery makers and highlights the city’s status as a design and manufacturing hub. In the Fine Gem Pavilion (FGP), top suppliers exhibit premium-quality diamonds, coloured gemstones and pearls that are sought after by fine jewellery manufacturers, legacy brands and collectors. Finally, the Fine Design Pavilion (FDP) is where esteemed jewellers will unveil their design-focused collections and one-of-a-kind creations. 

In addition, the fair will feature its popular product-specific pavilions and trade association-led sections, along with a series of seminars and panel discussions.

Visitors may register here while those interested in joining the panel discussions may sign up here.