For over 577 years, Antwerp has been a key hub for global industry discussions. Following two successful FACETS conferences in Antwerp, Belgium, and Gaborone, Botswana, we are excited to announce FACETS 2024 – “Navigating a New Era,” on November 26-27, 2024, in Antwerp, Belgium, organized with the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 (WJI2030).
During this two-day event, industry leaders and politicians will discuss the current state of the diamond industry, addressing challenges like evolving mining practices, midstream traders’ adaptability, retailer and brand difficulties, and the growing focus on sustainability and transparency.
We look forward to sharing more details soon and welcoming you to Antwerp.
Iris Van Der Veken
– Executive Director WJI
Isidore Mörsel
– President AWDC
The chance of a lifetime to pitch your idea to a panel of diamond, luxury and innovation experts! We call upon all creative minds to grab the opportunity to pitch their diamond or luxury segment-oriented idea to an international panel
of industry leaders, innovation and luxury experts from across the value chain. What do you get in return? A chance to receive invaluable insight and feedback from these top experts, a cash prize and an opportunity to network.
01. Fill out the Application form (click the button down here)
02. Upload all necessary pitch documents before the 5th of September.
Applications will be evaluated by AWDC and a selection of proposals will be able to pitch to our panel of diamond and luxury experts live at FACETS 2024, on November 26, at the Handelsbeurs, Antwerp, Belgium.
Meet the voices of the industry and get more insight on how the most powerful player in our value chain, the consumer, will disrupt the business and what we need to learn from that.
Information to follow soon.
FACETS 2024 is a production of
AWDC (Antwerp World diamond Centre).
Day 1: Handelsbeurs , Borzestraat 31 in 2000 Antwerp
15 minutes walk from Central Station,
5 minutes
from Groenplaats
Nearest metro station is MEIR
There is a Q Park public parking underneath the Handelsbeurs.
Access via Sint-Katelijnevest 55, 2000 Antwerp.
!!! The Lange Nieuwstraat is not accessible during the event due to road works
Day 2: Diamantclub, Hoveniersstraat 35, 2018 Antwerp
HOTEL FRANQ:
RATE: 10% discount
HOW TO BOOK: Use this discount code while booking online: AWDC2024. Online link: www.hotelfranq.com
HOTEL JULIEN:
RATE: 20% discount
HOW TO BOOK: Send an email to events@hotel-julien.com
Please mention AWDC in your email to receive the discount.
08:45 – 09:15 | DOORS OPEN – REGISTRATIONS START |
09:15 – 09:20 | EVENT START |
09:20 – 09:30 | Welcome: Ravi Bhansali, AWDC Vice President |
09:30 – 09:55 | Keynote: H.E. President of Botswana, Mr. Duma Gideon Boko |
09:55 – 10:10 | Setting the scene: Current Market Conditions – by Edahn Golan |
10:10 – 10:50 | Interview: Al Cook – led by Edahn Golan |
10:50 – 11:10 | COFFEE BREAK |
11:10 – 11:20 | Introduction to the panel “Traceability and Origins” – by European EU Commissioner, Mr. Didier Reynders |
11:20 – 12:20 | Panel: “Traceability and Origins: Implications for the Diamod Industry” – led by Anish Aggarwal |
12:20 – 12:45 | Fireside Chat: “Re-imagining Sustainability as Your Strategy to Business Innovation” – led by Iris Van der Veken |
12:45 – 13:45 | LUNCH BREAK |
13:45 – 15:05 | Panel: “Unlocking the Value of Natural Diamonds” – led by Edahn Golan |
15:05 – 15:10 | Keynote: Secretary of State of the Ministry of Angola, Mr. Janio Correa Victor |
15:10- 15:15 | Keynote: Head of Evaluation, Commercialization & Marketing Department Sociedade Mineira de Catoca, Antonio Zola |
15:15 – 15:35 | COFFEE BREAK |
15:35 – 16:05 | Awards |
16:05- 16:20 | Recap of the Day – by Edahn Golan |
16:20 – 16:30 | END OF FACETS – Day 1 – See you tommorow in the Antwerp Diamond Club! |
| 09:00 – 09:25 | Registration |
| 09:25 – 09:30 | Event Start |
| 09:30 – 09:40 | Welcome: Karen Rentmeesters and Gaetano Cavalieri |
| 09:40 – 09:50 | Formal signing of the Woman Empowerment Principles (WEPs) by the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) – Iris Van der Veken and Karen Rentmeesters |
| 09:50 – 10:10 | Setting the scene on Gender – Iris Van der Veken and Emilie Van Landeghem |
| 10:10 – 10:30 | Fireside Chat: “Women in Leadership” – Iris Van der Veken and Eira Thomas |
| 10:30 – 10:50 | COFFEE BREAK |
| 10:50 – 11:35 | Panel: “Accelerating Women in Leadership through WEPs” – led by Iris Van der Veken |
| 11:35 – 12:30 | Panel: “Voices of Tomorrow” – led by Edahn Golan |
| 12:30 – 12.40 | Closing |
| 12:40 – 13:00 | Networking |
| 13:00 | End of FACETS – Day 2 |
| 09:00 – 09:25 | Registration |
| 09:25 – 09:30 | Event Start |
| 09:30 – 09:35 | Welcome, Karen Rentmeesters x Iris Van der Veken |
| 09:35 – 09:50 | AWDC x WJI2030: Leading women in the Antwerp Diamond Industry |
| 09:50 – 10:00 | Photo “100 Women in Diamonds” |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Setting the Scene on Gender – led by Iris Van der Veken |
| 10:15 – 11:00 | PANEL: Accelerating Women in Leadership through Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs) – led by Iris Van der Veken |
| 11:00 – 11:20 | COFFEE BREAK |
| 11:20 – 12:20 | PANEL: “Voices of Tomorrow” – led by Edahn Golan |
| 12:20 – 12:30 | Closing |
| 12:30 – 13:00 | Networking |
| 13:00 | End of FACETS – Day 2 |
Antwerp has been a key gathering place for global industry
stakeholders for over 575 years, shaping our shared history.
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