Bangkok to Host 2005 ICA Congress
July 22, 04
The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) will hold its next biennial ICA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand February 18 to 21 under the theme will be “The Changing Face of the Colored Gemstone Industry and Trade”.
“ICA is the only vertically integrated organization in the gemstone industry, and the needs of each layer of members may be different. Still, ICA is committed to providing its members our members, wherever they are in the production pipeline, with the information and promotional advice that will help them market their product farther upstream, finally reaching the end-consumer of gemstone-set jewelry,” said Joseph M. Menzie, the ICA president.
As at its congress in 2003, the marketing and promotion of colored gemstones will be the focus, and one full day of the congress will be dedicated to discussing marketing and strategies.
Seminars are planned on gemstone promotion, developments and changes in fashion trends, the intensifying relationship between the jewelry and fashion industry.