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September
28, 2006, New Delhi: The three-day JCK New Delhi Show 2006 held
from September 28 – 30, 2006 was today launched with great
aplomb at Pragati Maidan New Delhi. The event that was run for the
first time in India by Reed Exhibitions saw industry dignitaries
light the inaugural lamp. The Inaugural function was presided over
by Mr. Mike Allsopp, COO - India Reed Exhibitions; Mr. Dave Bonaparte,
Group Vice President – JCK
Event; Mr. Tim Porter, Business Development Director – India;
Mr. Jalaj Srivastava, MD, Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure
Development Corporation (DSIDC) and Mr. Sanjay Kothari, Convener,
PM&BD Subcommittee, Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council
(GJEPC).
Speaking at the inauguration function, Mr Allsopp said, “We
are proud to launch JCK New Delhi in India, which is a milestone
for us. The Indian economy is booming at 8 % per annum and so is
the jewellery sector. Considering this fact, we felt that the environment
was very conducive and budding with potential for many more B2B
exhibitions. We are extremely obliged by the support we have received
from the GJEPC and all other trade bodies to make this event a success.”
Elucidating on the Indian jewellery industry, Mr Kothari mentioned,
“JCK and other such jewellery exhibitions are an ideal way
to explore the domestic jewellery markets. Indian jewellery exports
are booming at US$ 17 billion and exhibitions like this only help
provide the necessary impetus to the industry. The tie-up with Reed
Exhibitions is on a very healthy competitive platform and would
only help benefit the industry.”
Elaborating further Mr Srivastava said, “The Delhi jewellery
market though huge is very unstructured and occupies only 7% of
the total market share. Reed Exhibitions by choosing Delhi as their
venue for JCK will only enhance this industry.”
Mr Bonaparte summed up what JCK New Delhi would bring for Indian
jewellery industry while Mr Porter gave the vote of thanks.
JCK New Delhi spread over 3500 sq. meters, has over 150 confirmed
participants featuring 40% international and 60% domestic mix of
exhibitors offering a truly world class choice to the crème
of Indian jewellery retailers. Amongst these are Bapalal Keshavlal,
D'damas, Nakshatra, The Rose International, Rosy Blue and Uni-Design.
A number of international producers of jewellery such as Amadena
LLC, Backes & Strauss, Hatton Square, Vet Alphi Diamonds, Tache
are also part of the exhibitors at JCK New Delhi. There will be
collective international pavilions of countries like Italy, USA,
Belgium, France, and Thailand. International exhibitors from Germany,
Israel and other countries will also be participating in the event.
JCK New Delhi 2006 will be interspersed with educative seminars
and entertaining evenings. The JCK New Delhi - Gold Souk Design
Awards and Fashion show, scheduled to be held on September 29, 2006,
will form a gala evening of entertainment, glamour and winning designs.
Design Awards & Fashion Show are supported by SBI Bank, CNBC
TV18, Vogue Gioiello & Solitaire International. Exquisite Jewellery
from Gold Star Jewellery, K.P. Sanghavi & Sons, Marquise Gems
Pvt. Ltd. and many more will be displayed by the top models during
the Fashion Show.
The three-day exhibition will also include a comprehensive seminar
programs where renowned jewellery industry specialists will be sharing
their expertise with an audience of retailers and manufacturers
from across the industry. Some of the speakers include
Mr. Martin Hurwitz, Chairman & Founder, MVI MARKETING LTD, the
Keynote Speaker. Other speakers include Dr. Paul Walker, CEO –
GFMS, Mr. Neelesh Hundekari, Director, KPMG, Mr. Hemant Shah from
GJEPC, Mr. Ramit Kapur, Manager – Marketing and Head of Education
Department, International Gemological Institute, Mr. Vinod Kuriyan
– Editor, Solitaire International and Mr. Sam Barbuzzi, Principal,
GS Labs
JCK New Delhi 2006 is fully supported by key Indian and international
jewellery bodies, with the Indian Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion
Council appointed as Headline Sponsor, and Platinum Guild, World
Gold Council and Diamond Trading Company as Show Sponsors.
Note to the Editor:
The JCK Show is the world’s leading trade show brand for the
jewellery industry, which includes the flagship event, The JCK Show
- Las Vegas. The JCK Events are designed to serve the worldwide
jewelry industry by offering the most comprehensive and complete
buying and selling opportunities on a business-to-business basis.
Some other events produced by JCK in the fine jewelry industry include
LUXURY by JCK and Swiss Watch by JCK.
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