NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Initiatives in Art & Culture (IAC) announced the agenda for its Fifth Annual Gold Conference, entitled “Gold: Transparency, Trends and Techniques,” taking place April 9-10, 2015. The conference explores the underpinnings of gold’s abiding emotional power, allure, and enduring value, with a focus on jewelry. An industry update on the newly implemented approach to setting the price of gold is among the presentations that shed light on factors that impact the jewelry market. The means used to attract niche consumer channels—such as “millennials” and “baby boomers”—is addressed. Techniques, cutting-edge technology, and educating the next generation of jewelers and consumers are explored. Ways that consumers can be confident that their purchases are both aesthetically and emotionally pleasing, as well as responsibly sourced, are given considerable focus through discussion of how the industry builds consumer trust through transparent reporting and the journey toward responsible mining.
The event was created in collaboration with IAC’s sponsorship partners, which include Richline Group; Signet Jewelers, Ltd.; Hoover & Strong; Gemological Institute of America; WYS Jewelry; Doyle & Doyle; Aaron Faber Gallery; and Freeman’s.
Richline Group, the lead sponsor for this event, released these comments regarding its corporate involvement in the event this year:
"Richline is, once again, proud to support IAC’s Fifth Annual Gold Conference,” said Mark Hanna, CMO of Richline Group. “We consider this the world’s premier examination of all things related to gold and gold jewelry. Its educational emphasis on the emotional, historical and next-gen aspects of gold—with broad, expert attention paid to the key motivators of gold’s relevance—uplift all issues related to this precious metal and its role in the marketplace."
Formal sessions for the conference will be held at The Graduate Center, City University of New York (365 Fifth Ave.). Additionally, two private cocktail receptions and viewings will be hosted for conference attendees. further information regarding presenters, schedules and locations for events related to this conference, please go to, https://iacgold2015.eventbrite.com.
