Who will lead the discussion with their insights and experiences.
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From a panel of brand partners, be a part of an inspired conversation about the value of telling the true story, real life narratives of gems and jewelry. Impact lives and impact sales by sharing real faces and names and how the trajectory of life can be transformed by the presence of gems and jewelry. By marketing with meaning, we give the buying public a glimpse into gems’ life-changing power. We’ll discuss how to share it and go home with a new marketing strategy that gives meaning to jewelry purchases and tells the story of gems’ positive impact!
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Reputational Risk in the supply chain affects EVERYONE in the jewelry industry! In this panel session, you’ll learn how large-scale mining companies handle reputational risk and will take a look at issues that affect it, from environmental impact to the socio-economic impacts and opportunities of artisanal and small-scale mined (ASM) diamonds on indigenous people in the mining sector in Peru. Our panelists will bring a broader perspective on identifying “ethical” sourcing and supply chains, and how industries such as oil and gas, whose brands are directly connected to production and ultimately the consumer, can share “lessons learned” with those trying to bring responsibly-sourced gold to the market.
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Change happens quickly, and these days, it is happening quicker than ever. Join us and gain insight on how each of our panelist’s companies is forging ahead and innovating to add value to the industry through these uncertain times and learn how AGS members can engage with these organizations in 2020 and beyond.
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The American Gem Society is rich with passionate people who have a wealth of knowledge to share. At this session, veteran members of the Society will share their experiences and lessons they’ve learned. They will be at your fingertips in this session so come prepared with questions! Learn from some of the best in our industry: Caryl Capeci, CEO of Chow Tai Fook North America, Sarah Person, President of Exclusively Diamonds, and Lika Behar, owner and designer of Lika Behar Collection.
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Discover the biggest design and cultural trends of 2020 and what consumers will be seeking according to jewelry and style market editors. This panel will discuss what’s hot in the market, what’s coming next, and the importance of sustainability and inclusivity in your product offerings.
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Whether it’s marketing to consumers, creating distinction in your business, or closing sales and improving the customer experience, we will all be adapting these fundamental principles to react to the current climate of the industry. Join these past Conclave speakers as they discuss how to get back to business when retail stores reopen.
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An interactive, hands-on workshop brought to you by last year’s dream team of storytellers! You asked us to share how we created a brand story…what better way to learn than to craft your brand story alongside your peers? In the future of luxury retail, your story is your best weapon to influence your market, turn the tide of commoditization, and increase your sales. Come and break down the tenets of your brand story and put it back together with us. Maybe even discover some treasures in your story you didn’t know existed that your untapped customers want to know!
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Gen Z is the most connected generation in history, they represent an estimated $143 Billion in purchasing power a year, and while seamless in their view of online and offline life, they still enjoy retail shopping and connecting in-person. But, how will Gen Z impact society, culture, the economy, and the business environment? What drives their motivations? How will they engage with brands? What can you as business Owners and Leaders expect, and how can you best prepare? This engaging session will provide an in-depth look at your future best customers. The Smithee Group’s team of experts will share research, data, and insights that you can use in your business and pave the way for success with this crucial generation of buyers.
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A focus on creative retail and ways to elevate and individualize the customer experience on and offline. Take a deep dive on trends in retail and consumer buying behaviors with market editors and branding professionals.
The American Gem Society would like to acknowledge and thank Jewelers Mutual Insurance Group, Wells Fargo, and GIA for making the first-ever virtual Conclave possible. Because of their generosity, we are able to offer this experience to the AGS community for free.
The American Gem Society (AGS) is proud to present Engage. Connect. Learn: A Virtual Conclave Experience, April 27-28, 2020.
The AGS Conclave is the premier educational and networking event in the jewelry industry, and this year we’re bringing it to the virtual world. Experience Conclave from the convenience of your computer!
We would like to give a very special thanks to our sponsors—Jewelers Mutual Insurance Group, Wells Fargo, and GIA— for making the first-ever virtual Conclave possible for the AGS community. Because of their generosity, we are able to offer this experience to all AGS members for free. That’s an $825 value!
This year’s programming will span two days, and offer up to eight hours of education covering topics like marketing, sales, and business management. Plus, we’re featuring some of the elements from our in-person Conclave in the virtual space, such as the State of the AGS video. And while we may not have a live President’s Party, we will have a video Dance Party!
No travel, no cost, and you don’t have to leave your home or business: Conclave is accessible to everyone in the AGS community!
Join us at this live virtual co-creation event.
Our panelists will run the discussion. As the session videos play, a chat will run simultaneously, where attendees will be sharing their own experiences and giving you the option to flesh out your ideas in a meaningful and practical way.
Join us online April 27-28, 2020 to learn, make connections, and have a great time!
The American Gem Society would like to thank our generous sponsors – Jewelers Mutual Insurance Group, Wells Fargo, and GIA – for making the first ever virtual Conclave possible for the AGS community.
Because of their generosity, we are able to offer this experience to the AGS community for free.
This event is from 9:45am-1:45pm (PT) on April 27-28. The sessions will be one hour long and are pre-recorded. Pre-recording allows the speakers to spend the entire session period in the attendee chat answering your burning questions. At the same time, you’ll be able to communicate with the other attendees through the same chat.
This conference exists in the virtual space, as it gives us the opportunity to bring together professionals from around the world.
One week prior to the event, Matchbox Virtual Media will send you a confirmation registration email with a link to access the event. On the day of the event, you will sign in to the event platform and click the green ‘Lauch Viewer’ button to access the event.
The sessions are pre-recorded so that the speakers can spend the time answering attendee questions. They will be typing furiously to reply to as many questions as possible in the live chat!
You definitely can but it depends on individual preference of our speakers. But we highly encourage you to reach out to them after the session/event.
Absolutely! Throughout the sessions, there will be a live chat running simultaneously.
Matchbox Virtual Media is proudly partnered with CE21 to put on this event.
The quality will be a little funky on Internet Explorer 8. Although we highly recommend Chrome for the smoothest user experience on any website, here’s a handy link to download Edge, which is Microsoft’s move away from IE: https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/windows/microsoft-edge
Email your question to support@matchboxvirtual.com If you’re asking, you’re not the only one, and you will help us make our Q&A complete!
