The 39th edition of India International Jewellery Show, IIJS Premiere 2023, organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), opened in Mumbai, and is on until Aug 8, 2023.
The event brings together the gems and jewellery industry showcasing excellence, innovation, and sustainability. IIJS Premiere 2023 promises to be a mega gathering of domestic and international buyers, offering Indian jewellery manufacturers a platform to connect with retailers and explore product design and demand trends.
This year the IIJS Premiere is simultaneously organised at two venues - the Jio World Convention Centre (JWCC) from August 3rd to 7th August, and the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC) from 4th to 8th August. Combined, these venues will accommodate 3,250 stalls and welcome 1,850 exhibitors, covering an area of 70,000sqm of exhibition area.
The opening of the show was marked with the presence of guests of honour Mike Hankey, Consul General, Consulate General of USA; Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee, IAS, Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA; Paul Rowley, Executive Vice President, Diamond Trading, De Beers Group; G.R. Radhakrishnan, Managing Director, GRT Jewellers India Pvt. Ltd. along with. Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC; Kirit Bhansali, Vice Chairman, GJEPC; Nirav Bhansali, Convener, National Exhibitions; Mitesh Gajera, Co-convener, National Exhibitions, GJEPC and Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, amongst others.
More than 42,000 pre-registrations have been received from across India. The event will witness more than 2,000 visitors from over 65 countries, including the USA, UK, UAE, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Fiji, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iran, Muscat and Italy.
Vipul Shah, chairman, GJEPC, said, “IIJS symbolises the confidence and underlying strength of the Indian gem and jewellery industry.”
Mike Hankey said, “Like the rest of the world, the United States recognises the staggering potential of the Indian economy to bring prosperity to all of its citizens and to world partners.”
Shah announced a series of initiatives as GJEPC is hosting the India Show alongside the Hong Kong show in September, providing a valuable platform for Indian gem and jewellery businesses to showcase their offerings to international buyers.
The India Jewellery Exposition (IJEX) Centre in Dubai is yet another initiative by GJEPC, serving as a one-stop destination for the world to source Indian jewellery. This 365-day exhibition platform will promote specific categories of 'Made in India' gems & jewellery, reinforcing India's leadership role in the global market.
Attendees can look forward to innov8 talks at both venues - JWCC and BEC, offering insightful discussions on the industry's latest trends and innovations.
