The Rapaport International Diamond Conference (IDC), first held in 2004, is a leading annual summit for the diamond and jewelry industry.

IDC provides a platform for key players to discuss strategies and trends relating to the future of the diamond and jewelry trade. The 2012 Rapaport International Diamond Conference was held in Mumbai, India, attracting influential speakers such as Mr. Mehul Choksi, Chairman of the Gitanjali Group; Mr. Matt Hall, Director of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and Mr. Vikram Merchant, Manager of Rio Tinto India, amongst others.

In 2012, the conference hosted five hundred participants and a variety of media professionals. Independent speakers and panel discussions touched upon topics such as diamond prices and diamond investments, as well as the role of branding in the diamond and jewelry industry.

In 2013, the Rapaport International Diamond Conference addressed the changes and difficulties facing the diamond and jewelry trade in India and beyond.

The conference also addressed the following issues:

• Diamond Prices
• The Future of India's Diamond Industry
• Demand & Profitability
• The Competitive Edge of New Diamond Trading Centers
• Transforming the Jewelry Market - Manufacturing to Retail

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