Colin Powell to Keynote at Antwerp Diamond Conference
May 15, 11(IDEX Online News) - Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell will deliver the keynote address at the 2011 Antwerp Diamond Conference Gala Dinner on May 23rd, the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) announced. The Conference, titled ‘Diamonds 2020: A window to the Future,’ will identify and analyze the trends and factors that are likely to impact the diamond business over the coming decade.
Various key players from within the diamond business, including DTC CEO Varda Shine, will share their insights with participants.
Powell joins a long list of leading keynote speakers at Antwerp’s diamond conferences. Past speaker included former U.S. President Bill Clinton, his Vice-President Al Gore and former South Africa President Thabo Mbeki.
The Conference will take place on May 23-24 at Antwerp’s Waagnatie, located in the Port of Antwerp.