INHORGENTA TRENDFACTORY MUNICH: February 16-19

Europe's leading trade fair for jewelry, watches and gemstones

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INHORGENTA TRENDFACTORY MUNICH

The INHORGENTA TRENDFACTORY MUNICH presents topics that move. Through its diverse program, it shows trends of tomorrow and illuminates the future of the jewelry, watch and gemstone industry in the context of sustainability, young professionals and future retail. In conferences, lectures and panel discussions, participants gain a fascinating insight into the transformation of the industry. As an established industry platform, INHORGENTA TRENDFACTORY MUNICH not only encourages discussion, but also creates the ideal space for networking. Personalities and decision-makers meet here.

TRENDFACTORY Day 1 (16.02.2024)

Round Table: German pioneers in Jewelry Design
Sustainability and the future of the watch industry
Round Table: Future Visions of Jewellery Retail from Industry Leaders
Social media masterclass: How to be successful on Instagram in 2024
The value of heritage for jewelry brands
Round Table: New Luxury - New generation, new target groups, new markets

Participants: Tanja Roth (Mercedes-Benz), Matthias Hahn (Tantris Maison Culinaire), Mogyoen Kim (Highsnobiety)


Moderation: Joachim Schirrmacher (K4Creative Consultant, Berlin)

TRENDFACTORY Day 2 (17.02.2024)

Gems and Jewels since Antiquity: Insights from the Victoria & Albert Collection
History of metals in jewelry since antiquity
Craftsmanship in the digital era: how to add value to your jewellery brand
Making sustainability accessible to all players in the jewelry industry

Dr. Gaetano Cavalieri is one of the most prominent representatives of the international jewelry industry and has been President of CIBJO, the World Association of the Jewellery Industry, for more than 20 years. CIBJO, which includes national jewelry and gemstone associations from more than 40 countries and many of the industry's most important companies and international associations, is the industry's oldest international organization, founded in 1926. It covers the entire jewelry, gemstone and precious metals sector from mine to market, in each of the sub-sectors in the various production, manufacturing and trading centers.

In addition to his role as President of CIBJO, Dr. Cavalieri was President of the Italian Association of Gold, Silver and Jewellery Wholesalers, a member of the International Executive Council of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), a member of the Goldsmiths' Company of London, a member of the European Assay Association, a member of the International Coloured Gemstone Association (ICA) and Chief Financial Officer of the World Diamond Council.

How can the diamond industry navigate upcoming green legislation whilst addressing the conscious consumers?
Iconic moments in jewelry
Crafting Desire: Unboxing the Emotional Journey from Jewel to Story
ECOMINE - A vision for fairtrade gemstone min

Peter Janowski, co-founder of CEYLONS | MUNICH, has a solid background in strategic management consulting with a focus on sustainable topics and digitalization. He holds a PhD in engineering and has worked in various industries. He is passionate about making an impact on the world and driving change with his positive attitude.

Retail Masterclass / Digital cornucopia: How retailers of all sizes can increase their digital presence online and beyond
Natural diamonds and the difference they make: Stories and perspectives from southern Africa

Molefi Letsiki is Chairman of the Diamond Dealers Club of South Africa, which is a member of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses, co-founder and President of the South African Young Diamond Beneficiators Guild, founder and director of Molefi Letsiki Diamonds, a member of the De Beers Diamond Beneficiation Project, client of the South African State Diamond Dealer, Petra Diamonds and Forevermark Diamantre.

Molefi Letsiki loves diamonds. He is a second-generation diamond dealer and has extensive experience in cutting and polishing. His relationship with diamonds was initially hostile, an irony of fate for an African child whose father worked as a diamond cutter. His father always talked about diamonds, but Molefi had never seen one.

Natural and synthetic diamonds in retail: competitors or complements?

TRENDFACTORY Day 3 (18.02.2024)

Does retail still make sense for jewelers?

Participants: Walter Lehmkühler (management consultant), Robert Balser (jeweler), Kai-Pierre Thiess (jeweler Hilscher), Hanns-Peter Ahrens (jeweler Gold Heinrich), Lukas Akaba (jeweler Scheurenbrand and Seiler).


Moderation: Christian Jürgens (Untitled Verlag)

Gemmological examinations of historical jewelry
Of Past and Future: Exploration into the global jewelry manufacturing trends
Traditional jewellery of the Middle East and North Africa: heritage empowering the future
Expert talk: "Colored gemstone of the year"

Participants: Dr. Claudio Milisenda, Jeannette Fiedler, Michael Seubert, Jörg Lindemann, Albert Ruppenthal, Nicole Ripp, Tanja Wenger-Fuhrer

A conversation with AI: How I made a ring
Live from the store - How to sell luxury products with a high-quality video setup
Masterclass: How to tell YOUR compelling jewelry story to consumers, retailers and the media

Speaker: Kyle Roderick (author and picture editor of BEJEWELED)

Pearls, traceability and sustainability: insights from the perspective of companies and start-ups

Robin Swithinbank is a freelance journalist, writer and broadcaster. He is one of the world's leading voices in the watch industry and has interviewed the CEOs of every major watch company. Robin Swithinbank began his career in the early 2000s and his work now appears in the New York Times, FT, Times, Telegraph, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Conde Nast Traveler and Business of Fashion. Robin was the founding editor of The Jackal and before that editor of Gentleman's Journal.

Round table: Together for a sustainable future: In direct dialog with gold miners from South America
Blockchain and diamonds: A transparent journey from earth to elegance

Speaker: Jason McIntosh (Tracr)