The organizers of the Jewelry Industry Summit announced the dates of the third annual Jewelry Industry Summit, planned for March 9 and 10, 2018, just in advance of the JA/NY Show in New York City. As in the past, FREE entrance to the JA/NY Trade Show is included with your Summit registration. Venue and registration details to be announced.
Past Summits, through interactive workshops, have developed a vision of uniting the industry to catalyze change and have led to the creation of multiple initiatives, which are now underway, to maintain and improve the supply chain. This Third Summit will continue to drive the industry towards a more sustainable future by providing an open forum that facilitates learning and education about resources and tools that will lead to greater success for those interested in responsible practices. Through a blend of storytelling, learning labs, fireside chats and creative reflection activities, participants will exchange best practices, educate one another on initiatives and implementation tools and resources, and continue to build momentum. The focus of the Summit will be on solutions, successes and lessons learned.
Said Cecilia Gardner, director of the Jewelry Industry Summit, “We look forward to a diverse slate of speakers, drawn from both inside and outside the industry, offering practical resources that industry members can start to use immediately to sustain and improve our supply chain. As with past Summits, we plan a very dynamic and interactive session, with creative formats that encourage collaboration and the exchange of ideas.”
Topic areas organizers are seeking include, but are not limited to:
- Application of tools and assessments that support responsible business practices
- Case studies and success stories
- Innovative solutions
- How social media can support sustainability and responsibility
- How to ensure your entire supply chain is integral, legit and fair
- What retailers do to ensure their business and products are sustainable
- What practical equipment might be recommended to further responsible sourcing?
- The ROI on your investment in sustainable and responsible practices
To deliver exceptional learning experiences, preference will be given to proposals that provide a mix of practical tools and resources, stories demonstrating application, and feasible steps for people to begin or advance their efforts.
The application to participate as a speaker is available on the Summit web site: jewelryindustrysummit.com. For further information about the Summit contact Maggie Gabos at [email protected]. For sponsorship enquiries contact Mike Pace at [email protected]
