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Monday
, September 14
Eagles Edge
4:30pm •
New Member Reception
5:00pm •
Mentor Mixer
6:00pm •
AGS Guilds Party
Porte Cochere/Valet
8:30am •
Shuttle to Epcot Theme Park
8:30am •
Shuttle to Magic Kingdom Theme Park
12:30pm •
Wild Florida Airboat Adventure (Pre-reserved Excursion)
Rotunda
8:00am •
Registration Open
Tuesday
, September 15
Augusta A
9:00am •
The Magic Is in the Details: What Jewelry Design Teaches You About Buying, Merchandising, and Building a Collection That Sells Itself
10:30am •
Creating Collectors the Crayola Way
2:30pm •
Natural Diamonds Have Never Had a Better Story. Is Your Team Telling It?
4:00pm •
From Mine to Market: Using Tech to Sell Gemstones and the Stories Behind Them
Augusta B
4:00pm •
The Repair Experience Blueprint: Turning Every Intake Into Lifetime Revenue
Colonial A
10:30am •
The New Diamond Horizon: Merchandising & Profit in a K-Shaped World
2:30pm •
Our Changing Jewelry Industry
4:00pm •
From Owner to Legacy Builder: Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders
Colonial B
9:00am •
AI Yourself Calm: Smarter Systems for the Business Behind Your Craft
2:30pm •
The Importance of Impactful Signage for Jewelry Stores
4:00pm •
Organized Retail Crime in 2026: Evolving Threats and Practical Strategies for Luxury Retail
Congressional A
9:00am •
Future-Proofing Your Jewelry Business: Lessons from the 20 Under 40
10:30am •
Selling to Gen Z in 2026: What Actually Works Now
2:30pm •
Selling with Proof: How Digital Storytelling and Provenance Drive Diamond Sales
4:00pm •
Brand Storytelling Through Experiences
Congressional B
10:30am •
Recruit Top Jeweler Talent: Connecting AGS Members with top talent from SCAD’s Jewelry Program
2:30pm •
How to Find/Locate Watchmakers
4:00pm •
Partner Advisory Council
Eagles Edge
9:00pm •
Trivia Night brought to you by the AGS Young Titleholders
International 1
8:30am •
Wells Fargo Fast Track
2:30pm •
Featured Speaker: Ben Nemtin
International 2 & 3
10:00am •
Networking Break
10:00am •
Networking Area Open
2:00pm •
Coffee and Dessert Break
3:30pm •
Networking Break
5:00pm •
Networking Break
National Ballroom
11:30am •
Lunch Buffet Open
12:00pm •
Opening Keynote and Lunch
6:30pm •
AGS Suppliers' Showcase and Reception
Olympic A
9:00am •
A Visit to the Mines of Tajikistan: A Designer's Perspective
10:30am •
Casting 101 for Non-Casting Jewelry Professionals
2:30pm •
Secret Teachings of a Gem Buyer: Field-Tested Techniques for Unlocking Value in Estate Jewelry
4:00pm •
Scaling the Sparkle: The Manufacturing Roadmap for Automated Faceting
Olympic B
9:00am •
Diamond Minds: Who Shaped Our Understanding of Diamond?
10:30am •
The New AGS Appraisal and Report Standards
4:00pm •
Recent Advances in Laboratory-Grown Diamond Screening Technologies
Porte Cochere/Valet
6:30am •
JFC Rings of Strength Charity 5K
Rotunda
7:00am •
Registration Open
Royal Dublin A
9:00am •
Introduction to Jewelry Forensics
2:30pm •
(Un)Natural Beauty: Treatments in Ruby & Sapphire
Royal Dublin B
9:00am •
The Microworld of Natural Diamonds
2:30pm •
The Amazing Natural Diamond Story
Royal Melbourne A
9:00am •
Frontiers in Colored Stone Origin Research: Jade, Opal, Demantoid, and Peridot
10:30am •
Colored Stone Treatments in the 21st Century
2:30pm •
AI's Next Role in Jewelry Design
Royal Melbourne B
2:30pm •
Gem Sciences Committee Meeting
Walkway to Oscola
9:00am •
AWCI Mobile Classroom: Workshop: Screw Driver & Tweezer Maintenance
10:30am •
AWCI Mobile Classroom: Workshop: Modern Watch Timing Equipment: Watch Timers and Their Use
4:00pm •
AWCI Mobile Classroom: Workshop: Cell Replacement, The Right Way
Wednesday
, September 16
Augusta A
10:15am •
Build Your Diamond Story: A Workshop for Modern Retailers
3:00pm •
From Custom Chaos to Scalable Revenue: Fixing the Custom Jewelry Sales Process
4:30pm •
The Fridge, the Palace, and the Diamond Machine: The Story Behind the Creation of Synthetic Diamonds
Augusta B
10:15am •
Legal & Compliance Essentials for Today’s Jewelry Professionals
11:45am •
The Art and Science of Why We Buy Luxury
3:00pm •
SMS Marketing: The What, Why, & How for Jewelers
4:30pm •
Turning Maybe Into a Same-Day Yes
Colonial A
10:15am •
The Anti-AI Playbook: Scaling With AI Without Losing Your Brand or Designs
11:45am •
The Leader You Imagined You'd Be and the One Your Business Actually Needs
3:00pm •
Agentic AI: When Your Digital Assistant Starts Running the Store
4:30pm •
Organized Retail Crime in 2026: Evolving Threats and Practical Strategies for Luxury Retail
Colonial B
10:15am •
Pure Transparency
11:45am •
The Art of Intentional Merchandising: Turning Product Into Story, Structure, and Sell-Through
3:00pm •
Edit to Grow: The Discipline Behind Profitable Jewelry Assortments from Concept to Retail
4:30pm •
Jewelry Interior Design is Rising to the Challenge of Current Customer Demands
Congressional A
10:15am •
Building the Future – Platinum Education & the Next Generation of Jewelers
11:45am •
Future Legends
3:00pm •
The Future of Fine Jewelry: What’s Changing, What’s Enduring, and What Actually Matters
4:30pm •
Seamless Selling: Where Brands Meet Retail
Congressional B
10:15am •
Beyond Bridal: Elevating the Independent Jeweler Experience
11:45am •
Natural Carat Crushers
3:00pm •
Attracting the Sustainable Shopper with an Impact-Driven Business Model
4:30pm •
A Discussion of the Status of the Global (and US) Watch Industry
International 1
11:45am •
Featured Speaker: Dan Chuparkoff
3:00pm •
Featured Speaker: Dan Chuparkoff
International 2 & 3
10:00am •
Networking Area Open
11:15am •
Networking Break
12:45pm •
Quick Break
2:30pm •
Coffee and Dessert Break
4:00pm •
Networking Break
National Ballroom
8:00am •
Breakfast Buffet Open
8:15am •
Breakfast and Keynote
1:00pm •
Robert M. Shipley Award® Luncheon
Olympic A
10:15am •
Luminescence – A Hugely Underrated Physical Property in Gem Testing
11:45am •
The New AGS Appraisal and Report Standards
3:00pm •
What Every Jeweler Should Know About Precious Metals Metallurgy
4:30pm •
Designing Jewelry for Casting Success – From Concept to CAD to Efficient Finishing
Olympic B
10:15am •
Making the Call - Check List of the Defining Features of the major US jewelry periods from 1850-1950: A Systematic approach
3:00pm •
Colored Gem Grading and Pricing Workshop
4:30pm •
Colored Gem Grading and Pricing Workshop
Porte Cochere/Valet
5:00pm •
Disney Springs Free Night Adventure
Rotunda
7:00am •
Registration Open
Royal Dublin A
10:15am •
Introduction to Jewelry Forensics
3:00pm •
The Microworld of Natural Diamonds
Royal Dublin B
10:15am •
The Amazing Natural Diamond Story
3:00pm •
Speaking the Pearl Language
Royal Melbourne A
10:15am •
Frontiers in Colored Stone Origin Research: Jade, Opal, Demantoid, and Peridot
11:45am •
Sculptures of Light: The Artistry of Contrast in Fancy-Shaped Diamonds
3:00pm •
The Impact of Fluorescence on Diamond Appearance
4:30pm •
AI's Next Role in Jewelry Design
Royal Melbourne B
3:00pm •
Membership Committee Meeting
4:30pm •
Young Titleholders Committee Meeting
Walkway to Oscola
10:15am •
AWCI Mobile Classroom: Workshop: Modern Watch Timing Equipment: Watch Timers and Their Use
11:45am •
AWCI Mobile Classroom: Workshop: Quartz Testers: How and Why
3:00pm •
AWCI Mobile Classroom: Workshop: Water Resistance: Wet and Dry Methods
Thursday
, September 17
Augusta A
11:00am •
AEO Is the New SEO: How AI Bots Are Sending Customers to Your Store Right Now
3:00pm •
Not All AI is Created Equal
4:30pm •
AI in Action: Solving Real Business Problems—Together
Augusta B
11:00am •
If You’re Not Having Fun, You’re Doing It Wrong
3:00pm •
Coordinating Your Store's Display and Sales Strategies to Make Your Staff More Effective
4:30pm •
Selling With Purpose: Controlling the Narrative at the Counter
Colonial A
11:00am •
Change is Inevitable. Growth is Optional.
3:00pm •
From Instinct to Intelligence: Building a Data-Driven Culture in Your Jewelry Business
Colonial B
11:00am •
The Edge User Group: Recent Enhancements, Real-World Use, and What’s Coming Next
3:00pm •
Metals Market Outlook – Trends, Turbulence & Opportunities
4:30pm •
Finish Well: How to Build a Jewelry Business Someone Actually Wants to Buy
Congressional A
11:00am •
From Overseas to Your Counter: How Tariffs Really Impact Your Jewelry Business
3:00pm •
Communication in the Jewelry Appraisal Process: Soft Skills for Difficult Conversations
4:30pm •
How to Boss 2.0
Congressional B
11:00am •
Old School Selling in a New School World
3:00pm •
Women in Leadership: The Real Balancing Act Without Burnout
4:30pm •
Take-in Pointers for Front of Store Watch Repair Take-in
International 1
11:00am •
Featured Speaker: Deanna Marsigliese
3:00pm •
Featured Speaker: David Kwong
International 2 & 3
10:00am •
Networking Area Open
10:30am •
Networking Break
12:00pm •
Networking Break
2:30pm •
Coffee and Dessert Break
4:00pm •
Networking Break
National Ballroom
8:00am •
Breakfast Buffet Open
8:30am •
Breakfast and Keynote
12:30pm •
Lunch Buffet Open
1:00pm •
Titleholders Luncheon
7:00pm •
President's Party
Olympic A
3:00pm •
Luminescence – A Hugely Underrated Physical Property in Gem Testing
4:30pm •
The Making of a Collector
Olympic B
11:00am •
Credentials, Experience & AI: Appraising in Today’s World
3:00pm •
Underappreciated Gemstones
4:30pm •
From GG to Appraiser: Bridging the Gap Between Gemology & Appraising
Rotunda
7:00am •
Registration Open
Royal Dublin A
10:30am •
(Un)Natural Beauty: Treatments in Ruby & Sapphire
Royal Dublin B
10:30am •
Speaking the Pearl Language
Royal Melbourne A
11:00am •
Fancy Clarity: For Exceptionally Rare and Desirable Inclusions
3:00pm •
Sculptures of Light: The Artistry of Contrast in Fancy-Shaped Diamonds
4:30pm •
Colored Stone Treatments in the 21st Century
Royal Melbourne B
11:00am •
Guilds Committee Meeting
3:00pm •
Education Committee Meeting
Walkway to Oscola
11:00am •
AWCI Mobile Classroom: Workshop: Cell Replacement, The Right Way
3:00pm •
AWCI Mobile Classroom: Workshop: Water Resistance: Wet and Dry Methods
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