INTERNATIONAL DIAMOND CONFERENCE 2008
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Conference Schedule

7:30 a.m. Registration Opens    
8:40-9:00 Martin Rapaport Rapaport Group Welcome and Introduction
First Session: The Economy and Its Impact on the Diamond and Jewelry Industry
9:00–9:20 Rajiv Mehta Dimexon-Eurostar The Cutting Edge: Diamonds in a New Global Economy
9:20–9:40 Rahul Kadakia Christie's America What's Behind the Big Stone Boom
9:40–10:00 Victor van der Kwast AMN AMRO Bank Banking and Finance: With all moving parts, where is the money?!
10:00–10:30 Discussion   State of the Diamond Industry
10:30–10:45 Coffee Break    
10:45–11:15 Gerald Celente Trends Research Inst. Future of the World Economy
11:15–11:45 Martin Rapaport The Rapaport Group Diamond Markets of the Future
11:45–12:15 Discussion   Future of the Diamond Industry
12:15-2:00 Lunch    
Second Session: Branding, Retailing and Technology
2:00–2:20 Ralph Destino GIA Branding: The Art of Value Creation
2:20–2:40 Neal Goldberg Zale Corporation Relevant Retailing: Transcending Product
2:40-3:00 Mark Moeller AGS Are Bread-and-Butter Diamonds Toast?
3:00–3:30 Discussion Retailing Opportunities and Challenges
3:30–4:00 Dr. James E. Shigley GIA Diamond as Gemstone:
Current Evolutions and Future Revolutions
4:00–4:30 Discussion   Conclusions & Lessons Learned
4:30–4:45 Martin Rapaport Rapaport Group Closing Comments

Note: The conference will begin exactly on time as will lunch. Other aspects of the schedule may be flexible to allow for extended discussions. Do not miss the afternoon sessions as they are a most important part of the day when consensus will be developed. Lunch will be kosher – dairy. If you would like a vegetarian meal please email conference@diamonds.net.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008
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