Appointment in Vicenza from 16th to 20th  January 2026 for the global jewellery supply chain: Vicenzaoro January (VOJ) will open the international jewellery and watchmaking industry’s calendar at Italian Exhibition Group’s Expo Centre, currently in the final phase of redevelopment.Our Jewellery Boutique Show said Matteo Farsura, Global Exhibition Manager of the jewellery shows, is a business platform and an innovation, training and discussion hub for the sector’s players. We have enclosed this product, people and place ecosystem in a new claim, People · Product · Places. It is the lifeblood which, in over 70 years of history, has led Vicenzaoro to become a global reference of industry excellence. A heritage that will now be further enriched with the introduction of the VO Awards dedicated to the creativity, innovation, sustainability and craftsmanship of its exhibitors.

T.Gold, the leading jewellery technology and machinery exhibition, will be back at the same time, hosted in hall 9 prior to its integration into the renovated Expo Centre as of September 2026. The appointment with VO Vintage, the B2C lounge dedicated to fine vintage jewellery and watches, will also return to welcome a public of enthusiasts and collectors from 16th to 19th January.

PEOPLE · PRODUCT · PLACES: THE VICENZAORO MANIFESTO
Vicenzaoro January 2026 will express itself through three key words. The Product originates from a winning combination of manufacturing excellence, design, materials, creative inspiration and technical ability that embody the quality and creativity of Made in Italy and the best international productions. At the centre are People, the talents, relationships, the strength of the global community, that animate the sector and drive its evolution. Lastly, the physical and symbolic Places where the jewel takes shape: the Expo Centre, Vicenza and its territory, the national manufacturing districts, the represented world markets. Areas of encounter and shared inspiration. A story that unites heritage, vision, value and innovation under the banner of the IEG event’s strong and globally recognized identity, an event in which each of the sector’s players is a vital force: from exhibitors to visitors, sector operators, opinion leaders, experts, young talents, associations, institutions and the media» Farsura concluded.

THE TREND SHOW, INCOMPARABLE SHOWCASE OF ALL THE SECTOR’S LATEST IDEAS
From high jewellery to the most popular jewellery designers, from the best manufacturing to the semi-finished product, from watchmaking to artisanal workmanship, through components, diamonds and precious stones, technological innovation, to packaging, visual merchandising, furnishings and services. A careful selection of the best expressions of Made in Italy and international manufacture will make Vicenzaoro January the most complete showcase of the entire jewellery supply chain’s latest products for the new year. An incomparable boutique show, where the main players choose to present collection previews, product launches and new technical, style and design solutions to global distribution buyers from five continents. Additionally, the chance for on-the-spot purchases with the Palakiss cash&carry offer.
A schedule of events, talks and technical seminars will contribute to spreading the industry’s culture and animate the Expo Centre’s various rooms,  involving international protagonists from the sector, turning Vicenzaoro into an authentic think tank with eagerly awaited appointments such as, among others, Trendvision Jewellery + Forecasting, Vicenzaoro’s independent observatory with the most complete forecasts on the world of jewellery, and technical seminars by CIBJO, the international jewellery federation.

THE VO AWARDS DEBUT
One of the most highly anticipated new entries is the first edition of the VO Awards with which Vicenzaoro intends to recognize and promote jewellery production excellence, a combination of the creativity, manufacture, sustainability and innovation in companies that are able to push the sector towards new technical and stylistic goals. The competition, open to Italian and foreign exhibitors of finished products from the ICON, LOOK and CREATION communities, will have eight categories.
The finalist jewels, selected by an expert and multidisciplinary jury, will be on display at VOJ26 and, on the first two days of the event, buyers and visitors will also be able to cast their votes. Applications are open until 30th November

Registrations are open to business visitorsfor Vicenzaoro January 2026. The main focus will be on buyer experience. While the impressive redevelopment of hall 2 proceeds at full speed with minimal impact on the running of the event, tailor-made services and integration between physical and digital will maximize the value of time spent at the show in commercial opportunities. On the Jewellery Connect platform, also available in App, sector operators will be able to access to the exhibitor catalogue, plan their route in advance, manage appointments, and receive suggestions to experience the event even more effectively.
Visitor hospitality will be even warmer with Vicenzaoro VIOFF, the off-show calendar of collateral events organized with the city of Vicenza: a chance to discover the historic centre between shopping, art, culture, food and wine in the name of Italian lifestyle. Moreover, the Jewellery Museum will further enrich Italian and international visitors’ stay with its new exhibition inside the rooms of the central Basilica Palladiana, a UNESCO heritage site.