The 37th Athens International Jewellery Show attracted strong international interest. It took place on 21-24 February at the Metropolitan Expo exhibition centre in Attica. It welcomed foreign trade visitors from the USA, Germany, Turkey, Bulgaria and Denmark. Also from Switzerland, Cyprus, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Azerbaijan, Kosovo, Great Britain, North Macedonia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Israel, Italy, China, Israel, Italy and Romania.
The exhibition, which was described as very successful by the participants, managed to maintain its momentum both in terms of the number of exhibitors and the exhibition space. Once again leaving a strong imprint on the jewellery industry.
In particular, the Athens International Jewellery Show, the sectoral exhibition for jewellery, watches, precious stones, machinery and silversmithing equipment, attracted a total of 399 exhibitors (direct and indirect) in 12,000 sq.m. Among them were the largest companies in the industry, and presented all the new trends in jewellery and watch design.
There were 232 direct exhibitors from Greece, Italy, Cyprus, Spain, Turkey, India, Germany, Belgium and Estonia. While the indirect exhibitors were 167. During the Athens International Jewellery Show «ran» and Hosted Buyers Program. With the support of Enterprise Greece and the Panhellenic Federation of Craftsmen Silver Jewellers Jewellers Jewellers (POVAKO). As well as the participation of invited trade visitors from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Estonia, Estonia, Israel, Latvia and Ukraine. In fact, more than 200 business meetings were held.
This year's event also hosted the DESIGN SECTION. The well-established design section with the participation of Greek and foreign jewellery designers. Which highlighted inspiration and innovation in jewelry design through unique creations.
Also, the programme of parallel events was rich with updates from the companies of the silversmithing sector. On the procedures, benefits and possibilities of including the sector's products in the geographical indication protection scheme. But also about the new NSRF financial instruments, with workshops on synthetic diamonds. With a screening of POVAKO short films on the Greek jewellery industry. But also with presentations around the watch to improve the understanding of the watch by sales professionals.
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Source: athens-jewellery-expo.gr
