LAB-GROWN DIAMOND SYMPOSIUM

Registration

Opening session: A Turning Point for creativity and innovation

Master of Ceremony - Introduction by Neil Ventura, Special Advisor, Precious Stones, DMCC

Welcome speech

Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO, DMCC

A Reflection on LGD’s Growth: From Commodity to Emotional Symbol – What the Future Holds

Paul Zimnisky, Independent Analyst, Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics

A Reflection on LGD’s Growth: From Commodity to Emotional Symbol – What the Future Holds

Paul Zimnisky, Independent Analyst, Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics

Fireside chat: Why LGDs? The View from the Top

Swarovski in conversation with Felicitas Morhart, Professor of Marketing, University of Lausanne and Peter Widmann, Senior Vice President and General Manager - Swarovski Created Diamonds, Swarovski Distribution GMBH

Networking break

Panel 1: From Mass to Meaning: Design, Storytelling & Emotional Engagement

Moderated by Danielle Keller Aviram, Sustainable Jewelry Consultant, Researcher and Lecturer
Panellists:
Zulu Ghevriya, Co-founder & CEO, Smiling Rocks
Puja Kotwani, Director & Founder, Escape Privé
Kinjal Shah, Head of Asian Development, Responsible Jewellery Council
Arnaud Flambeau, CEO, 2DOT4 Diamonds

Lunch

Panel 2: Pushing Boundaries: Creativity Beyond Jewelry

Moderated by Margot Stuart, Co-founder, ORIGINALLUXURY
Panellists:
Nirit Damri, CEO, CAPSOUL Diamond
Robert Basnett , CEO, Plasmability
Sandra Czich, Artistic Director, CZI, the Art of Skin
Arnaud Flambeau, CEO, 2DOT4 Diamonds

Panel 3: Next Gen Desirability - LGDs, Transparency & the Future Consumer

Moderated by George Christodoulides, Associate Dean (Research & Innovation) and Chalhoub Group Professor of Luxury Brand Management, American University of Sharjah
Panellists:
Tania Heikal, Gemmology Lecturer, Glowynotshowy
Tom Neys, Global Marketing, Sales and Education Director, HRD Antwerp
Hans Schwab, Co-founder, OriginAll
Simona Kulisevaite Jasmontiene, Sales and Marketing Director, EVIIQE
Zulu Ghevriya, CEO and Co-founder, Smiling Rocks Inc

Networking break

Panel 4: LGD in Tech - Current & Emerging Possibilities

Moderated by Neil Ventura, Special Advisor, Precious Stones, DMCC
Panellists:
Vinit Jogani, Director, Lemon Consultech
Andrew Dunn, CEO, Quantum Brilliance
Bill Holber, President and CTO, Plasmability

Closing keynote: Creativity as Strategy

Felicitas Morhart, Professor of Marketing, University of Lausanne

Closing remarks