International Industry Returns to Global Large Jewelry Exhibition
The "Global Event | September Hong Kong Jewelry Exhibition" has created a historic moment, becoming a grand event in Hong Kong that attracts a wide range of business travelers from around the world after the pandemic!
The 40th Global Event | September Hong Kong Jewelry and Jewelry Fair (JGW) successfully concluded last Sunday (September 24th). It is a large-scale exhibition in Hong Kong where international participation has returned to pre pandemic levels, witnessing the local exhibition industry entering a new era.
JGW has always been known as the world's leading jewelry exhibition. This year, 3417 suppliers from 44 countries and regions participated and attracted 53879 buyers from 142 countries and regions to visit, similar to the figure in 2018. The number of visitors to some major Asian markets has recorded significant growth, including Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines. The number of buyers from Europe and the Americas is lower than in 2018. According to the exhibition organizer Informa Markets Jewelry, part of the reason is that international air capacity has not yet fully recovered.
David Bondi, Senior Vice President of Informa Markets Asia, said, "The fruitful results of this exhibition clearly demonstrate Hong Kong's long-standing role as an important gateway to mainland China and the world, while further consolidating JGW's leading position in global jewelry procurement platforms." He also emphasized that the quality of buyers and exhibitors at the exhibition is very high, and its innovative "one exhibition, two places" model, Enable buyers to search for products and enjoy an extraordinary and efficient purchasing experience within a week.
Liu Xiaowen, Director of the Jewelry Exhibition Department at Informa Markets Jewellery, gave a special introduction to the exciting special events celebrating the 40th anniversary of the exhibition and Informa flagship publication "JNA Asia Jewelry", including the "Extraordinary 40" award recognizing 40 outstanding jewelry industry leaders who have brought significant changes and contributions to the industry; A series of master forum series led by "Extraordinary 40" winners, as well as multiple industry events; There is also a "Crimson Shining" exhibition that focuses on the 40th anniversary of gemstones and rubies, combining displays, on-site gemstone cutting demonstrations, and interactive experiences, allowing attendees to enjoy a wonderful journey while also gaining rich knowledge.
The winners of the "Extraordinary 40" award took a group photo at the exchange reception
Master Forum Series: Diamonds
Liu Xiaowen said, "The industry will still face numerous challenges in the process of recovery, so the importance of JGW to the industry will only continue to increase. Business owners must constantly seek development inspiration, strengthen connections, and establish partnerships. As a gathering point for the global jewelry industry, our exhibition plays a crucial role in achieving these goals
The next JGW will be held at the Asia International Expo from September 16 to 20, 2024, and at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center from September 18 to 22, 2024.