Diamonds Do Good® is hosting the virtual event. Matchbox Virtual Media is powering the event.
What is this virtual event about?
This is a unique occasion to engage with High Level Dignitaries representing Botswana, the largest producer of gem quality diamonds in the world, international designers and leading national and independent jewelers.
Be inspired by the sustainable impact of natural diamonds and the remarkable women whose singular journeys are expressed in their distinctive jewelry designs. Learn how to share these collections with your customers who are looking for ways to express their own individuality.
Registration
The event is free, although donations to support Diamonds Do Good’s beneficiaries are greatly welcomed. To make a donation click here.
Feature Segment
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Rebecca Foerster
President
Diamonds Do Good
Boitshoko Kebakile
Designer
House of Divinity - Gaborone, Botswana
Nancy Orem Lyman
Executive Director
Diamonds Do Good
Mmetla Masire
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy
His Excellency Onkokame Kitso Mokaila
Botswana Ambassador to the United States
Panel Discussion
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Sally Morrison, Moderator
Diamonds Do Good Co-Founder, PR Director of Natural Diamonds
De Beers
Kecia Caffie
SVP, General Manager
Piercing Pagoda
Jennifer Gandia
Co-Owner
Greenwich St. Jewelers
Lola Oladunjoye
Designer
Lola Fenhirst - Paris, France
Roxanne Rajcoomar-Hadden
Designer
RRH Jewellery - London, England
Lorraine West
Designer
Lorraine West Jewelry - Brooklyn, New York
Who We Are
About Diamonds Do Good
Diamonds Do Good, formerly known as the Diamond Empowerment Fund, was inspired by Nelson Mandela to tell the world about the positive impact of natural diamonds. Now supported by the global diamond industry, our mission is supporting programs that develop and empower people in natural diamond communities and sharing these stories of positive impact.
Click here to learn about our Beneficiaries.
About Matchbox Virtual Media
Matchbox creates virtual events that drive conversations that matter and foster connections that last. Matchbox designs and executes virtual events leveraging the knowledge and experience of members to build collaborative networks. Matchbox will help your association increase engagement, improve the effectiveness of education, and help you find the best path to new solutions.
Matchbox creates virtual events that drive conversations that matter and foster connections that last. Matchbox designs and executes virtual events leveraging the knowledge and experience of members to build collaborative networks. Matchbox will help your association increase engagement, improve the effectiveness of education, and help you find the best path to new solutions.
Thank you to our Early 2021 Sponsors
FAQs
Absolutely! Throughout the session, there will be a simultaneous live chat. This is a space to share ideas, experiences and insights regarding the session content. You will communicate with other attendees as well as the session speakers in this chat. Log in early to say hi!
This event is from 11:00 am to Noon EST on March 11th. It is comprised of two pre-recorded discussions. Pre-recording allows the participants on the panel to spend the entire session period in the attendee chat answering your questions. At the same time, you’ll be able to communicate with the other attendees through the same chat. A surprise announcement will be made at the end of the two sessions.
The event exists in virtual space, as it gives us the opportunity to bring together government officials, designers, retailers and other industry members from around the world.
Google Chrome will give you the most enjoyable user experience on event day. To download Chrome onto your computer please follow this link: Chrome for your PC; Chrome for your Mac.
Absolutely. Contact Diamonds Do Good’s Executive Director, Nancy Orem Lyman at n.lyman@diamondsdogood.org
If you register before March 11th, you will be given access to the recorded session at any point after the event.
Matchbox Virtual Media’s Virtual Spaces platform.
Email your question to info@matchboxvirtual.com. If you’re asking, you’re not the only one, and you will help us make our Q&A complete!
