Facets Skip to content About Sponsors Speakers Practical Program Press About Sponsors Speakers Practical Program Press Register Navigating a New Era 26 November, 2024 Handelsbeurs Antwerpen 27 November, 2024 Diamond Club Register Welcome to FACETS2024: On November 26th and 27th, the Antwerp World Diamond Centre invites experts, retailers, traders, and other stakeholders to gather in the world's oldest stock exchange, located in the heart of Antwerp, to discuss the future of the diamond industry. Join us to engage with our esteemed speakers, connect with our partners, and ensure you register to secure your attendance. Kindly note, a no-show fee of 150 EUR will apply if you are unable to attend FACETS2024 and do not notify us at least 48 hours in advance. Thank you for your understanding About FACETS2024 For over 577 years, Antwerp has been a key hub for global industry discussions. Following two successful FACETS conferences in Antwerp, Belgium, and Gaborone, Botswana, we are excited to announce FACETS 2024 – “Navigating a New Era,” on November 26-27, 2024, in Antwerp, Belgium, organized with the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 (WJI2030). During this two-day event, industry leaders and politicians will discuss the current state of the diamond industry, addressing challenges like evolving mining practices, midstream traders adaptability, retailer and brand difficulties, and the growing focus on sustainability and transparency. We look forward to sharing more details soon and welcoming you to Antwerp. Iris Van Der Veken Executive Director WJI Isidore Mörsel President AWDC Meet our Sponsors Diamond Sponsors Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Diamond Sponsors Gold Sponsors Silver Sponsors Start Pitching The chance of a lifetime to pitch your idea to a panel of diamond, luxury and innovation experts! We call upon all creative minds to grab the opportunity to pitch their diamond or luxury segment-oriented idea to an international panel of industry leaders, innovation and luxury experts from across the value chain. What do you get in return? A chance to receive invaluable insight and feedback from these top experts, a cash prize and an opportunity to network. How To Apply 01. Fill out the Application form (click the button down here) 02. Upload all necessary pitch documents before the 5th of September. Applications will be evaluated by AWDC and a selection of proposals will be able to pitch to our panel of diamond and luxury experts live at FACETS 2024, on November 26, at the Handelsbeurs, Antwerp, Belgium. Start your pitch Meet The Speakers Meet the voices of the industry and get more insight on how the most powerful player in our value chain, the consumer, will disrupt the business and what we need to learn from that. Information to follow soon. H.E. Mr. Duma Boko President of Botswana Karen Rentmeesters CEO Antwerp World Diamond Centre Ravi Bhansali Vice President AWDC Al Cook CEO De Beers Group Janio Correa Victor Secretary of State Angola Didier Reynders Commissioner for Justice European Commission Iris Van Der Veken Executive Director WJI2030 Edahn Golan moderator Anish Aggarwal moderator Diana Verde Nieto Entrepreneur, Author, Business Leader & Sustainability Expert Cormac Kinney CEO Diamond Standard Sahag Arslanian Director Arslanian Group Jacky Taché CEO Taché Group David Kellie CEO Natural Diamond Council Olya Linde Partner Bain & Company Peter Kovacs Head of the Industry, Goods, Energy, Customs and Origin European Commisision Paul Rowley Executive Vice President, Diamond Trading De Beers Group Didier Reynders Commissioner for Justice European Commission Antonio Zola Head of Evaluation, Commercialization & Marketing Department Sociedade Mineira de Catoca William Lamb CEO Lucara Diamond Mmetla Masire Managing Director ODC Emilie Van Landeghem Manager Governance & Strategic Partnerships WJI 2030 Francesca Manfredi Head of Sustainable Innovation Watches & Jewellery Kering André Messika Chairman Messika Group Punit Sanghvi Managing Director Arpic Gems Mike Akiki Managing Director Antwerp Cut Paola Bermudez Business Development Manager Dianco Marc Morsel Vice President Dali Diamond Gaetano Cavalieri President CIBJO Mokgweetsi Masisi Titel Organisatie Key speaker Alexander De Croo Titel Organisatie Key speaker Bruce Cleaver Titel Organisatie Key speaker David Kellie Titel Organisatie Key speaker Practical FACETS 2024 is a production of AWDC (Antwerp World diamond Centre). Place To Be Day 1: Handelsbeurs , Borzestraat 31 in 2000 Antwerp By foot 15 minutes walk from Central Station, 5 minutes 
from Groenplaats By Metro Nearest metro station is MEIR By car There is a Q Park public parking underneath the Handelsbeurs. Access via Sint-Katelijnevest 55, 2000 Antwerp. !!! The Lange Nieuwstraat is not accessible during the event due to road works Day 2: Diamantclub, Hoveniersstraat 35, 2018 Antwerp Hotel RATES HOTEL FRANQ: RATE: 10% discount HOW TO BOOK: Use this discount code while booking online: AWDC2024. Online link: www.hotelfranq.com HOTEL JULIEN: RATE: 20% discount HOW TO BOOK: Send an email to [email protected] Please mention AWDC in your email to receive the discount. Program Day 1 Day 2 Handelsbeurs, Borzestraat 31, 2000 Antwerp Nov 26 08:45 09:15 DOORS OPEN REGISTRATIONS START 09:15 09:20 EVENT START 09:20 09:30 Welcome: Ravi Bhansali, AWDC Vice President 09:30 09:55 Keynote: H.E. President of Botswana, Mr. Duma Gideon Boko 09:55 10:10 Setting the scene: Current Market Conditions by Edahn Golan 10:10 10:50 Interview: Al Cook led by Edahn Golan 10:50 11:10 COFFEE BREAK 11:10 11:20 Introduction to the panel Traceability and Origins by European EU Commissioner, Mr. Didier Reynders 11:20 12:20 Panel: Traceability and Origins: Implications for the Diamod Industry led by Anish Aggarwal 12:20 12:45 Fireside Chat: Re-imagining Sustainability as Your Strategy to Business Innovation led by Iris Van der Veken 12:45 13:45 LUNCH BREAK 13:45 15:05 Panel: Unlocking the Value of Natural Diamonds led by Edahn Golan 15:05 15:10 Keynote: Secretary of State of the Ministry of Angola, Mr. Janio Correa Victor 15:10- 15:15 Keynote: Head of Evaluation, Commercialization & Marketing Department Sociedade Mineira de Catoca, Antonio Zola 15:15 15:35 COFFEE BREAK 15:35 16:05 Awards 16:05- 16:20 Recap of the Day by Edahn Golan 16:20 16:30 END OF FACETS Day 1 See you tommorow in the Antwerp Diamond Club! Diamond Club, Hoveniersstraat 35, 2018 Antwerp Nov 27 09:00 09:25 Registration 09:25 09:30 Event Start 09:30 09:40 Welcome: Karen Rentmeesters and Gaetano Cavalieri 09:40 09:50 Formal signing of the Woman Empowerment Principles (WEPs) by the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) Iris Van der Veken and Karen Rentmeesters 09:50 10:10 Setting the scene on Gender Iris Van der Veken and Emilie Van Landeghem 10:10 10:30 Fireside Chat: Women in Leadership Iris Van der Veken and Eira Thomas 10:30 10:50 COFFEE BREAK 10:50 11:35 Panel: Accelerating Women in Leadership through WEPs led by Iris Van der Veken 11:35 12:30 Panel: Voices of Tomorrow led by Edahn Golan 12:30 12.40 Closing 12:40 13:00 Networking  13:00 End of FACETS Day 2 Day 2 Diamond Club, Hoveniersstraat 35, 2018 Antwerp Nov 27 09:00 09:25 Registration 09:25 09:30 Event Start 09:30 09:35 Welcome, Karen Rentmeesters x Iris Van der Veken 09:35 09:50 AWDC x WJI2030: Leading women in the Antwerp Diamond Industry 09:50 10:00 Photo 100 Women in Diamonds 10:00 10:15 Setting the Scene on Gender – led by Iris Van der Veken 10:15 11:00 PANEL: Accelerating Women in Leadership through Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs) led by Iris Van der Veken 11:00 11:20 COFFEE BREAK 11:20 12:20 PANEL: Voices of Tomorrow led by Edahn Golan 12:20 12:30 Closing 12:30 13:00 Networking  13:00 End of FACETS Day 2 FACETS 2024 ‘Navigating a New Era’ will celebrate the beauty of the diamond industry, reflect on its challenges, and enable valuable connections between key figures. Numerous relevant topics addressing daily challenges, the evolving industry landscape, and the challenges faced by retailers and brands will provide visitors with valuable and innovative insights and tons of inspiration for their everyday businesses. Although slightly smaller in scope, the second day of FACETS 2024 will also be filled with relevant topics. We will zoom in on the next generation of diamantaires and venture into the more technical aspects that are an essential part of the diamond industry. Looking back to the previous editions Antwerp has been a key gathering place for global industry stakeholders for over 575 years, shaping our shared history. For Further Information Or Enquiries Borzestraat 31, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium +32 3 222 05 51 [email protected] awdc.be Envelope Instagram Linkedin © Copyright Facets AWDC Privacy Policy Mokgweetsi Masisi Titel - Organisatie Key speaker Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.