Initiatives in Art and Culture (IAC) will host its 16th Annual Gold + Diamond Conference, Resilience, from July 13-15, 2026, bringing together leading voices from across the global precious metals, gemstones, and jewelry industries to examine how businesses and communities can thrive amid unprecedented economic, environmental, political, and technological change. Recognized as one of the industry's most influential forums, the annual summit convenes executives, designers, manufacturers, miners, policymakers, museum professionals, academics, NGOs, and sustainability experts for candid conversations on responsible sourcing, craftsmanship, and the future of the jewelry sector.

Hosted at The Cosmopolitan Club in New York City, with an opening reception at Heritage Auctions, this year's conference theme is Resilience, examining how the jewelry industry can adapt and thrive amid global uncertainty. In discussing the conference, Lisa Koenigsberg, President and Founder of Initiatives in Art and Culture, observed: "This July, the United States marks the semi sesquicentennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a propitious moment. And yet, the state of the country - and of the world - is one of systemic upheaval, and that is true of the jewelry and precious metals and gemstones sector. Resilience is clearly the quality most necessary to navigate and right the ship during such tumult. We are honored to welcome an international roster of authoritative experts from refineries to heritage houses, individual makers to miners to consider building resilience for an unpredictable future, and to pursue a vision that sees greatness within rather than as something lost to be regained."

Over three days, attendees will hear from internationally recognized leaders representing organizations from every aspect of the jewelry sector, as well as jewelers, designers and makers.

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Date and Time: On Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:30 - Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:15

Venue details: Cosmopolitan Club, 122 East 66th Street, New York, New York, 10065, United States

Category: Attractions | Around Town

Prices: General Admission: USD 375.32, Student: USD 108.55

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