The event will discuss sustainability throughout the entire gemstone production chain
The 20th edition of the ICA Congress, organized by the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) in partnership with the Brazilian Gems and Jewellery Trade Association (IBGM), will be held in Brasília from May 19 to 22, 2025. This biannual event is recognized as one of the most important gatherings in the gemstone industry, bringing together global leaders to discuss the key issues and opportunities in the sector.
It is expected that companies from the Precious Brazil project will have a significant presence at the event. Precious Brazil was created by the Brazilian Gems and Jewellery Trade Association (IBGM) and the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil), aimed at promoting Brazilian gemstone and jewelry companies abroad. The ICA Congress will serve as a strategic platform for these companies to showcase their products and reinforce Brazil’s relevance on the international stage.
Congress theme
The ICA Congress Brazil 2025 will focus on the theme “Gems for Generations,” emphasizing the importance of sustainability throughout the entire gemstone production chain. The goal is to foster consumer confidence and ensure a lasting legacy for the gemstone and jewelry industry by promoting practices that benefit future generations. The congress will feature lectures, discussion panels, and networking opportunities, allowing for knowledge exchange and the formation of new partnerships.
According to Roseli Duque, President of IBGM, “Hosting the ICA Congress Brazil 2025 in Brasília is a unique opportunity to showcase Brazil’s potential and legacy in the gemstone and jewelry sector to the world. The theme ‘Gems for Generations’ reflects our commitment to sustainability and excellence.”
The ICA Congress Brazil 2025 also stands out for its choice of Brasília as the host city, a modern city known for its iconic architecture and rich culture, providing an inspiring setting for the gathering. Damien Cody, President of ICA, highlights: “The industry is undergoing rapid transformations, and the congress will be a valuable opportunity to bring together all elements of the sector in building a more sustainable future.”
Further details on the program and registration will be released soon, and the event is expected to attract companies and professionals from around the world to discuss the future of the gemstone industry.
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.
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