14 to 17 February 2023, Almas Conference Centre, Dubai
The ICA has scheduled our bi-annual Congress to take place in Dubai, UAE, on February 14-17th 2023. As colored gemstones continue to grow in their importance in your business there is no better opportunity to improve your practices, build professional relationships within a global gemstone community, and to stay current on the geopolitical and social dynamics that are shaping our industry today.
The conference will bring together industry experts to discuss key topics of the status and the future of the colored gemstone industry. Hosted in the iconic Almas Tower, the event will attract hundreds of professionals and industry experts across the colored gemstone value chain.
This is truly a must attend event for any colored gemstone professional. Register today and join us in Dubai as we gather to shape the Future of Coloured Gemstones.
Douglas Hucker
CEO ICA
President, ICA
With over 50 years of impeccable servicing in the Colored Gemstones world market, The Sabbagh Group is currently run by the brothers Clement and Samuel Sabbagh (Albert Sabbagh's sons), both GIA graduate Gemologists as the second generation in Mining, Cutting and Gemstones dealing; being the tradition torch passed along with the family dedication and commitment to the business.
“The ICA Congress is a unique event that brings together the most diverse and prestigious leaders in the coloured gemstone sector. With each Congress, ICA presents dynamic speakers, compelling panel presentations and opportunities for our incredibly diverse industry to come together as one and share ideas, seek avenues of collaboration, and challenge each other to explore pathways to strengthen and grow the coloured industry.”
Executive Chairman and CEO, DMCC
Ahmed Bin Sulayem is the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DMCC and has driven its growth from a start-up of 28 member companies in 2003 to the world’s leading free zone in 2022 with 21,000 member companies from 180 countries, employing over 65,000 people.
Tasked with enhancing commodity trade flows through Dubai, DMCC has introduced to the market a number of value-added products and services under Mr Bin Sulayem’s leadership. In 2022, DMCC has been named the ‘Global Free Zone of the Year’ by The Financial Times fDi Magazine, for a record eighth consecutive year.
Mr Bin Sulayem currently serves as the Chairman of the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) and the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX).
“DMCC is a catalyst for commodities trade, and the coloured gemstone sector is a core focus for us given our extensive knowledge and experience within the global diamond industry. Having built Dubai from virtually zero precious stones trade to one of the world’s leading diamond trade hubs, we have our sights set on the many opportunities that the coloured gemstone industry presents. Partnering with the ICA to hold their Annual Congress in Dubai next year clearly demonstrates our commitment to this important sector, whilst simultaneously enhancing the emirate’s status as a global hub for the precious stones trade.”
CEO, International Colored Gemstone Association
A leading figure in the international industry, particularly in the colored stone sector, Mr. Hucker , has served on the board of director of numerous trade organizations including the American Gem Society, the Jewelers Education Foundation, the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, the United States Jewelry Council, the Diamond Council of America Advisory Board, the Jewelry Industry Leadership Forum, the CIBJO Presidents Council and the JCK Advisory Board. After serving twenty four years as CEO of the American Gem Trade Association, Mr. Hucker has now transitioned to CEO of the International Colored Gemstone Association.
Hucker has received numerous industry awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Jewelers 24KT Club of Southern California, as well as the Sallie Morton Award, the Triple Zero Award, and the Robert M. Shipley award, all bestowed by the American Gem Society.
“Partnering with the DMCC to host the ICA Congress is a perfect union of missions. Our Congresses have long been considered the premier educational and networking event for the colored gemstone industry from mine to market. To have our event in such a dynamic marketplace as Dubai guarantees the 2023 Congress will be a memorable experience.”
The International Colored Gemstone Association is the perfect platform…..
Sponsors benefits:
The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA), a non-profit organization, is the only worldwide body specifically created to benefit the global colored gemstone industry. ICA was founded in 1984 and is now comprised of 500+ gem industry leaders from mine to market, including miners, gem cutters, suppliers, retailers, trade associations, gemological laboratories, academia, museums, and more, from 47 countries who are devoted to advancing and promoting the knowledge and appreciation of colored gemstones.
ICA’s global network works to develop a common language for promotion and consistent business standards necessary to improve international communication and trade of colored gemstones.
Over the years ICA has provided direct access to the source for colored gemstones and related information. There is no other international organization with the same collective access to, and knowledge about, all levels of the colored gemstone industry.
DMCC is at the centre of global trade. Headquartered in Dubai, it is the world’s most interconnected Free Zone, and the leading trade and enterprise hub for commodities. Whether developing vibrant neighbourhoods with world-class property like Jumeirah Lakes Towers, or delivering high performance business services, DMCC provides everything its dynamic community needs to live, work and thrive. Made for Trade, DMCC is proud to sustain and grow Dubai’s position as the place to be for global trade today and long into the future.
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