Steve Forbes to Keynote GIA Symposium
February 27, 11
 Steve Forbes |
GIA Symposium 2011 is an international conference of gem industry business leaders and research scientists who convene to share findings and insights that affect the global gem and jewelry industry.
The symposium will cover topics on consumer behavior, luxury marketing, design trends, social media, new gem localities, advances in gemstone treatments and technology as well as the social, political and ethical issues surrounding the production and distribution of gems and jewelry.
“Attendees will be challenged to think strategically and expand both the scope and geography of their business, which is necessary in today’s economic environment,” said Kathryn Kimmel, GIA vice president and chief marketing officer.
A widely respected economic prognosticator, Forbes is the only writer to have won the highly prestigious Crystal Owl Award for accurate economic forecasting four times. In addition, he has authored multiple books on leadership, economics and capitalism.
GIA Symposium 2011 will commemorate the 80th anniversary of GIA. The event celebrates the Institute’s commitment to serve the public and trade through research, education, gemological laboratory services and instrument development.
Registration is open for the conference, which will be held at the Institute’s headquarters in Carlsbad, May 29-30. To receive the early registration discount at $295, individuals must register by February 28.