Content highlights the country’s relevance as a leading producer of colored gemstones

The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) has released a special video to mark the launch of the ICA Congress 2025, which will take place in Brasília from May 19 to 22, 2025. The video underscores Brazil’s importance as one of the world’s top producers of colored gemstones and highlights why the country is the ideal location to discuss the industry’s future, expand connections, and experience its rich cultural heritage.

The event will feature companies from the Precious Brazil project, created by the Brazilian Gems and Jewellery Trade Association (IBGM) in partnership with the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil), aiming to promote Brazilian gemstone and jewelry companies internationally.

ICA Congress 2025 Highlights

The event will be held at the Royal Tulip Brasília Alvorada, located in the Brazilian capital, a city that has been recognized as a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site since 1987.

For four days, industry experts and professionals from 47 countries will gather for a packed agenda of lectures and discussions, covering topics ranging from new mining sources and technology to transparency and sustainability strategies in the supply chain.

Valuable insights from business leaders will also be presented, offering strategies to boost colored gemstone sales in the global market.

As one of the most highly anticipated moments in the sector, ICA Congress 2025 offers a unique networking opportunity, connecting professionals across the entire colored gemstone value chain. The event will also provide an immersive experience into Brazil’s culture and natural resources, giving participants an authentic look at the country that supplies the global industry with some of the world’s most coveted gemstones.

ICA Congress 2025 is set to be a milestone event for the industry, and registration is now open. Interested participants can secure their spot and watch the launch video here:

Event Details:
Date: May 19–22, 2025
Location: Royal Tulip Brasília Alvorada, Brasília – DF, Brazil
Learn more on the official website: https://icacongress.com/

About ApexBrasil

The Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) works to promote Brazilian products and services abroad and attract foreign investment to strategic sectors of the Brazilian economy. In order to achieve its goals, ApexBrasil carries out several trade promotion initiatives aimed at promoting Brazilian products and services abroad, such as prospective and trade missions, business rounds, support to the participation of Brazilian companies in major international fairs, visits of foreign buyers and opinion makers to learn about the Brazilian productive structure, among other business platforms that also aim at strengthening the Brazil brand. The Agency also acts in a coordinated way with public and private players to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) to Brazil with a focus on strategic sectors for the development of the competitiveness of Brazilian companies and the country.

About IBGM

The Brazilian Gems and Jewellery Trade Association is a national, non-profit private entity founded in 1977. Its mission is to represent, integrate, develop, and promote all segments of the gem, jewelry, and fashion jewelry chain. The association works as an advocate for their interests and by promoting knowledge transfer, trust, and appreciation of their products among consumers.

About Precious Brazil

The Industry Sector Project Precious Brazil aims to support and promote Brazilian companies in the Minerals, gemstones, jewelry, and fashion accessories segments that seek to export their products, whether they are beginners, exporters, or already internationalized. Coordinated by IBGM – The Brazilian Gems and Jewellery Trade Association in partnership with ApexBrasil – Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency – the project currently serves approximately 150 companies in the industry.