14: Show Directory seminar programme


Seminarprogramme


Monday 3 September continued... What is the State of the Diamond Industry?


13.30 - 15.30


14.00 - 15.00


Speaker: Martin Rapaport, Chairman of the Rapaport Group Come and hear the fresh, energetic and often provocative insights of this ultimate industry insider.


Making Apprenticeships Work in Practice Speaker: Jason Holt, Holts Lapidary and Holts Academy


What are the benefits of apprenticeships for SMEs? How can you make sure you get the right candidate for your business? What do you need to do to get your new recruit up and running quickly? How can you go about building a strong relationship with your training provider? Jason Holt, who has recently led the Government review into ‘Making Apprenticeships more Accessible for SMEs’, will share the Holts Group’s experience of making apprenticeships work on the ground.


14.15 - 15.15


15.45 - 16.45


NAG Summer Drinks Reception


Come and meet the Chairman. For NAG members only. The Changing Face of Retail


Speaker: Anthony Norman, Commercial Director, GfK


The presentation will investigate the changing trends in retail, contrasting the position across major European countries and reviewing where, how and why consumers are choosing to shop in differing ways. The growth of multi-channel is a much discussed topic and GfK have the ability to talk factually about this based on its research.


16.00 - 17.00


Palladium Visions Speaker: Brad Mills, International Palladium Board


An introduction to palladium; the newest precious metal to be hallmarked for fine jewellery use. In debate with special guest, Stephen Webster, the seminar will focus on exploring palladium’s core properties and form, its unrivalled potential as a new material, and the role of the International Palladium Board, to drive awareness and advocacy of this exciting and contemporary new metal. All are welcome to stay from 5-6pm after the seminar for the International Palladium Board Champagne Reception.


16.00 - 17.30


Riding the Colour Wave: Profiting From Gems Speaker: Dr Jack Ogden, Chief Executive, Gem-A


Coloured gemstones have never been so popular and they now provide huge potential for increased jewellery sales and good margins at all price levels. Taking advantage of coloured gems in your business requires an awareness of the challenges associated with them and also knowledge of some of the stories and traditions about them – stories that make the gems alluring talking points as well as just extraordinarily beautiful jewels. This talk will cover the rising popularity of coloured gems, the huge variety available, the issues they raise and the strategies you can use to make them a focal and profitable part of your business.


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Industry Insights Whitehall Room


Victoria Room


Successful Retailing


Victoria Room


Industry Insights Whitehall Room


Inspiration Theatre


Inspiration Theatre


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