Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI
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Thank You To Our Sponsors
Synchrony | Jewelers Mutual Group | International Geological Institute (IGI)
Event Schedule
WEDNESDAY JULY 17
8:30– 9:30AM | Registration / Coffee / Networking
9:30 | Welcome
9:45–10:30AM | Learning Workshop: Building a Successful Brand
Presented by Carolyn Rafaelian, &LIVY and Brad Owings, Metal Alchemist Brands
10:30–11:15AM | Learning Workshop: Digital Media Panel
Moderated by Jewelers of America with Panelists Rachel DeSimone, Podium; Janina Messerlian, Baxter’s Jewelers; Jennifer Shaheen, Technology Therapy.
11:15–12:00PM | Learning Workshop: History of the Jewelry Industry
Presented by Ed Lemire, ESP Global
12:00PM–1:00PM | Lunch & Networking
1:00–1:15PM | Membership Minutes with Jewelers of America and Providence Jewelers Club
1:15–2:30PM | Learning Workshop: Security
Presented by Jewelers Mutual
2:30–3:15PM | Learning Workshop: Diamonds – Selling Lab and Natural
Presented by Steven Rees, Executive Director IGI North American Laboratory
3:15–3:30PM | Break/Networking
3:30–4:15PM | Learning Workshop: Working with Metals
Presented by Jim Steel, International Precious Metals Institute
4:15–5:00PM | Consumer Buying and Jewelry Trends
Presented by Synchrony and Amanda Gizzi of Jewelers of America
5:00–7:00PM | Cocktail Party - sponsored by Providence Jewelers Club
