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The 2nd SEZ Gem and Jewellery Conclave
Conclave provided valuable insights in technology, branding, exports, SEZ policy
The Second SEZ Gem and Jewellery Conclave held at Bharatratnam Mega CFC in SEEPZ, Mumbai, brought together influential stakeholders from across the gem and jewellery sector to deliberate on industry growth, innovation, and policy advancements.The conclave provided valuable insights into the latest industry trends in technology, branding, exports.
The conclave was inaugurated by Dr P Anbalagan, IAS, Principal Secretary, Industries Department, Government of Maharashtra. Present at the inauguration were Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, Saunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, Suvankar Sen, MD, Senco Gold & Diamonds, Sabyasachi Ray, ED, GJEPC, Colin Shah, Head of the Working Group, Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC and Adil Kotwal, Director – SEEPZ GJ Manufacturers Association.

Dr. P Anbalagan in his inaugural address said “The Union and state governments aim to grow India’s economy from USD 3 trillion to USD 30 trillion, requiring double-digit growth across sectors, with Maharashtra as a key driver. As the state with the highest FDI, Maharashtra targets a USD 1 trillion economy in 4-5 years, needing 13-14% annual growth. We are looking at the GJ sector as generator of employment and employment.The employment intensive GJ sector will be cornerstone of Maharashtra becoming a $1 trillion economy.The GJ sector in Maharashtra is contributing 47 per cent of India’s GJ exports.”
Track 1 – Technology included: Platinum Group Metal Recycling , Dr Debashish Bhattacharya, Technical Director of Covalence, India, Casting, Stamping and Tubing in Platinum, Dr. Peter Hofmann, Chairman of INDUTHERM, Germany and Rakesh Jangid, Technical Director, Lagor India, 3D Printing of Precious Metal for Commercial Use-Dr Andrea Friso, R&D Head, Legor Italy ,Technology in Diamond Testing, Jayant Kulkarni , Partner ,SGL, Challenges in Identification of Lab Grown Diamonds by Deepa Srinivasa, Chief Gemmologist – Research & Development – GSI, India
Track 2 – Branding included: Redefining Businesses by Sachin Jain, Educator, LÉCOLE School of Jewellery Arts , Dubai, Revitalizing Diamond Desire by Amit Pratihari, Managing Director, De Beers.
Track 3 – Investments included: Booster to G&J Manufacturing by Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC ,Draft Report of Common SoP for SEZs by Nishant, Partner, ELP.
With key decision-makers in attendance, the conclave promises to be an influential platform for shaping the future of the sector.
International News
T.GOLD Debuts In September: Hall 4 Becomes Vicenzaoro’s New Technological Innovation Hub
The first September edition of T. Gold, the international exhibition dedicated to jewellery and gold processing technologies, will take place from 4 to 8 September 2026 alongside Vicenzaoro September. The event will debut in its new home at Hall 4 of the Vicenza Expo Centre, following the completion of redevelopment works undertaken by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG).
T.Gold continues to evolve as a leading international platform for technological innovation, machinery, and advanced manufacturing solutions for the gold, jewellery, and watchmaking sectors. By moving into Hall 4, the event will, for the first time, be fully integrated within the IEG Expo Centre, enabling complete alignment with Vicenzaoro in both its January and September editions.

The new location reinforces the connection between production, design, and technology, positioning innovation as a strategic enabler of creativity and manufacturing excellence. Vicenzaoro thus further consolidates its role as a comprehensive hub representing the entire jewellery supply chain under one roof.
With participation from more than 170 international companies, T.Gold remains the foremost showcase for technologies driving competitiveness across the jewellery industry. Key themes include sustainability, precious metal recovery, advanced quality control, process automation, reduced time-to-market, and new creative possibilities for designers and manufacturers.
The event targets decision-makers from across the global value chain, including production and R&D managers, CEOs, manufacturing entrepreneurs, sustainability leaders, refinery and foundry operators, specialist workshops, 3D designers, technology distributors, and high-end jewellery retailers.
Leading International Machinery Companies to Exhibit
The exhibition will feature some of the world’s most prominent technology providers, offering visitors a rare opportunity to experience live machinery demonstrations.
Among the leading Italian participants are Sisma, Fasti, and Orotig for industrial goldsmithing technologies and laser systems; DWS and Legor Group for additive manufacturing; Ikoi and Tera Automation for industrial automation; and Italimpianti Orafi, Progold, and Germany’s Helmut Fischer for plant engineering, alloys, and quality control.
International exhibitors include Willemin-Macodel and Starrag Vuadens from Switzerland for high-precision machining; Indutherm and Lampert Werktechnik from Germany for casting and micro-welding technologies; Ransom & Randolph from the United States for micro-casting materials; and Asian technology companies such as Aczet and Flashforge 3D Technology.
Sustainability and circular economy solutions will also take centre stage through technologies developed by B.T.T. Italia, Balestri Technologies, and Eurotecniche, focusing on precious metal recovery, refining, and industrial waste treatment.
Additive Manufacturing at the Heart of the Jewellery Technology Forum
One of the event’s principal attractions will be the T.Gold Smart Hub, a newly created events area located at the centre of Hall 4.
On 7 September, the hub will host the Jewellery Technology Forum, which celebrates its 21st anniversary this year. The Forum will evolve into a dedicated platform exploring Additive Manufacturing for the jewellery and luxury sectors, bringing together experts from research, industry, and design.
Through presentations, case studies, and discussions led by international specialists and key opinion leaders, the programme will examine how additive technologies are reshaping both creative processes and manufacturing models across the luxury landscape.
Strategic Partnerships Drive International Growth
T.Gold’s position as a cornerstone of technological innovation within the jewellery sector is further reinforced through its renewed three-year partnership with AFEMO, the Jewellery Machinery Manufacturers and Exporters Association.
Its collaboration with ICE Meccanica continues to support targeted international buyer programmes designed to attract decision-makers, industry leaders, and buyers from both established export destinations and emerging production markets with strong growth potential.
Technology as the Engine of the Jewellery Supply Chain
With an increasingly integrated international technology offering, stronger industrial collaborations, and a dedicated focus on Additive Manufacturing, T.Gold reaffirms its status as the leading innovation platform serving the global jewellery and watchmaking industry.
The relocation from Hall 9, previously located outside the Expo Centre, to Hall 4 forms part of IEG’s €60 million self-financed infrastructure expansion programme, which will also see the inauguration of the new Hall 2 in September.
Commenting on the development, Matteo Farsura, Global Exhibition Manager of the Jewellery & Fashion Division at IEG, said:

With this edition, T.Gold is taking a decisive step towards further growth. Its move into IEG’s Expo Centre and total integration with Vicenzaoro will strengthen the role of technology as a driving force behind the jewellery supply chain’s evolution and expand business opportunities, contributing to the development of an industry that must constantly adapt to rapidly changing markets. It is not just a question of machinery, but also of expertise, research, and innovation that will secure the sector’s future.”
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