It is imperative to perform digital reform in the jewellery and diamond industry. Held via videoconferencing and livestreaming, the conference leads the industry to embrace digital transformation through digital content sharing and online sales campaign, fostering crossover and international cooperation in the context of the digital transformation of the industry!
The pandemic restricts the physical mobility, but promotes online communication for the industry. The guests who delivered video greetings to the conference also include (in no particular order):
Dr. Gaetano Cavalieri, President of CIBJO
Mr. Stephane Fischler, Chairman of the CIBJO Technology Committee
Mr. Edward Asscher, President of World Diamond Council (WDC)
Mr. Guillermo Galvis, President of the Colombian Emerald Exports Association (ACODES)
Mr. Mark Buntz, Chief Marketing Officer of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
Ms. Ellen Joncheere, CEO of HRD Antwerp
Mr. Roland Lori, Chief Operating Officer of the International Gemological Institute (IGI)
Dr. Dominic Mok, Founder and Principal of the Asian Gemmological Institute and Laboratory Limited
Mr. Benny Do, Chairman of Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers' Association (HKJMA)
Mr. Cheung King Yau, Chairman of Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers Association (HKJJA)
Mr. Wong Siu Kee, Chairman of the Hong Kong Jewellers』 and Goldsmiths』 Association (HKJGA) and Managing Director of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group
Mr. Lei Chi Fong, Chairman of the Macau Goldsmith's Guild
Mr. Felix Chen, President of the National Chinese American Jewelry Association (NCAJA) and Chairman of Yuanyi Jewelry
Ms. Pinky Seung, Vice Chairlady, and Mr. Kenny Au, Vice Chairman of International Jewellery Designer Association (IJDA)