GIA Debuts ‘Evolve’ Excellence Conclave in Bengaluru
Press Release...The Gemological Institute of America's (GIA) inaugural “Evolve” excellence conclave attracted more than 200 participating jewelers on February 10, at the Chancery Pavilion in Bengaluru.
The event, held in association with the Jewellers’ Association of Bengaluru (JAB), is part of GIA’s initiative to empower the industry, address the need for learning and encourage excellence in the gem and jewelry industry, thereby building consumer confidence. The interactive platform offered jewelers an opportunity to network and gain inspiration from successful personalities in other industries.
“The gem and jewelry industry is a significant contributor to India’s growing economy, and at GIA, we believe continuous learning is a key to sustained growth,” said Nirupa Bhatt, the managing director of GIA in India and the Middle East. “This event provided industry participants with an opportunity to learn from leading professionals, entrepreneurs and thought leaders from different walks of life. We thank JAB and all of the attendees for supporting it.”
Prominent speakers Nikhil Ranjan, the CEO of William Penn; Rajeev Gowda, a professor of economic policy and social sciences in IIMB and Harish Bijoor, the brand expert and CEO of Harish Bijoor Consults Inc., shared their expertise during the “Growth Management,” “Changing the Face of India” and “Reinventing the Jewellery Business” presentations.
“Knowledge is power and our industry needs an enriching experience like this to fuel further growth,” said G. V. Sreedhar, the president of JAB. “We are pleased to have worked with GIA on this interactive knowledge platform.”
Several mid-sized to large retailers and manufacturers including C. Krishniah Chetty & Sons, Abaran Jewellers, ARNAV the Jewellery Boutique, Bangalore Refinery, Bhuramal Rajmal Surana, Davanam Exports, Nalli Jewellers, TA Padmanabhaiah Setty & Co., and Peakok Jewelry attended the event.
To learn more about GIA in India, visit www.giaindia.in. To learn about JAB, visit www.jab.org.in.
About JAB
The Jewellers’ Association, Bengaluru was founded in 1941. As a trade body it organizes educational seminars, trade shows, jewelry designing and diamond grading courses, and appraises gold and silver exports. The main focus of the JAB has been to represent trade & industry issues to the government and bring to focus areas that need intervention. To better serve its members, the association also educates on the latest information related to trade.
By: JewelryOurs
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