ICA Sri Lanka Secretariat gears up to host 16th Congress
Preparations are in full swing with the dedicated ICA secretariat in Sri Lanka gearing up to host the prestigious 16th global Congress of the International Colored Gem Stones Association from 16th to 19th this May at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel.
“This is the second time that Sri Lanka will be hosting the ICA congress however this event in Colombo will be unlike any other held before for both ICA global and local members,” said Altaf Iqbal, ICA Ambassador to Sri Lanka. “The theme for the event which is “Sapphire & MORE” entails that there’s a lot more to this Island than just its famed gems and jewellery.”
The event which is to be attended by leading international buyers, Gem and Jewelry academia, professionals, manufacturers, marketers and suppliers from all over the World has been poised as an opportunity for networking and developing new business ventures whilst showcasing the lucrative local gem and jewelry trade.
“This congress is a congregation of industry leaders in the gem and jewelry field, it also serves as an opportune meeting for the members and non-members both internationally and locally to garner knowledge and expertise on new trends,” said Ziqufi Ismail, Secretary of the ICA 2015 Congress.
The line-up of speakers includes Paolo Valentini, the past President of ICA, Jack Ogden Jewellery Historian and Author, and Ken Scarratt GIA Director of GIA Lab in Bangkok to name a few.
Fringe events of the ICA congress include a 7-day tour of Sri Lanka including visits to gem mines. The ‘Facets’ Congress Gem Show will also be held in conjunction with the main event at the same venue where over 50 companies will proudly showcase array of gemstones and jewelry.
