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Registration is Open for the GIA and AGS Converge 2025 Conference January 29, 2025 (0 comments)

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Carlsbad, CA--Registration for Converge is open and industry professionals, including AGS members, can explore registration options and other key details for the September 7 – 10, event in Carlsbad.

The event combines expertise of the American Gem Society (AGS) and the Gemological Institute of America.

“Converge brings together the best of AGS Conclave and GIA Symposium in an exciting, first-of-its-kind opportunity for education, professional development and networking with leaders from every sector of the gem and jewelry industry,” said Katherine Bodoh, RJ, AGS CEO. 

“With the unprecedented challenges in the gem and jewelry industry, the expertise, experience and innovation offered by AGS and GIA have never been more critical,” added Susan Jacques, GIA president and CEO. “That is why we are making AGS and GIA's combined expertise and experience available at Converge through education, knowledge, groundbreaking research and unparalleled networking.” 

Registration options range from $1,425 for full access to all Converge sessions and networking events, to $525 for a single-day registration. Two-day and guest registration options are also available. The Converge website provides details for each registration option and information about excursions, activities at the GIA World Headquarters in Carlsbad and the special Harvard Business School program offered at Converge Common Purpose - Resilience, Relevance, and Renewal. Registrations for Converge, the Harvard program and excursions are limited and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

AGS and GIA said they will announce further program details in the coming months, including exciting keynote speakers and industry thought-leadership discussions. 

Jewelers Mutual Group is the Converge presenting sponsor. For information about sponsorship opportunities, contact AGS at membership@ags.org.