Rapaport Conferences
Rapaport Conference at JCK 2013
June 2, 2013 - JCK Las Vegas
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International Diamond Conference
Each year, Rapaport hosts a premier International Diamond Conference (IDC) to showcase
the most pressing topics facing members of the diamond and jewelry trade. As the
world undergoes drastic and uncertain transformations, the Rapaport IDC delivers
in-depth economic analysis and fosters strategic solutions to its attendees. Every
conference features a highly anticipated presentation by Martin Rapaport. Past conferences
have addressed globalization, emerging markets in India and China, new technologies,
and sustainability. Representing Rapaport, the IDC is always at the forefront human
rights issues, conflict diamonds and the industry’s efforts to grapple with them.
To view materials from previous Rapaport Conferences including agendas and speaker
presentations, click on the appropriate link below.
IDC 2012 - "India's Banking Environment, Diamond Prices, Investment
Diamonds and The Branding Opportunity"
IDC 2011 - "Diamonds and Social Responsibility - Real Solutions
to Real Problems"
IDC 2010 - "Human Rights and the Diamond Industry – The Way Forward"
IDC 2009 - "New Realities: Challenges and Opportunities"
IDC 2008 - "2010 – The Next Decade: The Future of the Diamond
Industry"
IDC 2007 - "Diamonds and Development in West Africa” featuring
Ed Zwick, producer of the Blood Diamond movie as the keynote speaker"
Rapaport Fair Trade Conferences
Rapaport sponsors numerous conferences throughout the year that introduce and promote
the idea of Fair Trade to members of the jewelry industry in developed countries.
Hosted during the most prestigious jewelry events of the year (JCK Las Vegas and
Baselworld), each conference showcases a Fair Trade jewelry exhibit featuring gold
and jewelry created in partnership with cooperatives in Africa.
Conferences address such topics as sustainable development and consumption, ethical
trade, ethical consumption, standardized certification systems, artisanal mining,
and human rights.
To learn more about Rapaport’s Fair Trade initiatives, please visit the Fair Trade
Website.
To view materials from previous Rapaport Conferences including agendas and speaker
presentations, click on the appropriate link below.
JCK 2011 - Socially Responsible Jewelry and Socially Conscious Consumers
Baselworld 2010
JCK 2009 - Sourcing and Marketing of Fair Trade Jewelry
Baselworld 2009 - Current Fair Trade Initiatives
JCK 2008 - Highlighting Innovators of Responsibly Sourced Products
JCK 2007 - Real-life experiences in bringing about fair trade for miners