The world of gems and jewellery will converge in Dubai this March for one of the most anticipated global events of the year — the 3rd International BrankoGems Conference, taking place from March 25–28, 2026, at NOVOTEL Hotel, Deira Creekside, Dubai.

Organized by BrankoGems, in collaboration with the World Academy of Design (WAOD), this international event brings together the brightest minds in gemmology, jewellery design, and the gemstone trade. It is where science meets art, and trade meets innovation — offering an extraordinary experience for gemstone lovers, jewellers, dealers, gemologists, and designers from around the world.

It is where science meets art, and trade meets innovation — offering an extraordinary experience for gemstone lovers, jewellers, dealers, gemologists, and designers from around the world.

A Global Gathering of Knowledge & Creativity

The BrankoGems International Conference — widely recognized as the jewellery industry’s “trade-technical conference” — bridges the gap between scientific research and real-world business practice.
Its 2026 Dubai edition will feature:

• Inspiring panel discussions and lectures led by global experts.
• Five exclusive paid workshops on gemstones, diamonds, and design.
• A vibrant Gem & Jewellery Exhibition featuring treasures from nature and the latest in creative design.
• Technical visits offering rare, behind-the-scenes insights into cutting-edge Laboratory Grown diamond and pearl facilities.

Five Paid Workshops – Learn from Global Experts

Four in-depth workshops will be the educational core of the event, offering hands-on learning from world-renowned professionals.

Amber Workshop
Instructors: Michal & Agnieszka Kosior (Amber Experts, Poland)
Discover the beauty and science of natural amber — its origins, treatments, identification, and valuation.

Turquoise Workshop
Instructor: Joe Dan Lowry (Turquoise Museum, USA)
Explore the mesmerizing world of turquoise, learning to distinguish between natural, treated, and imitation stones.

Jewellery Design & Creativity Workshop
Instructor: Tarun Jain (World Academy of Design, UAE)
A luxury jewellery designer with over 35 years of experience will teach how to create statement jewellery that reflects individuality and emotion.

Rough Diamond Workshop
Instructor: Elena Deljanin (GRI, Canada)
Program covers crystal shapes, sorting rough diamonds by size and quality, and identifying factors affecting value, including color, clarity, and morphology. 

CVD Diamond Workshop
Instructor: Branko Deljanin (GRI, Canada)
This workshop dives into identification and classification of laboratory-grown diamonds, focusing on CVD and HPHT methods, and the latest testing instruments.

Panel Discussions & Expert Lectures
The conference will lectures and panel discussions from global experts, including: Branko & Elena Deljanin (GRI, Canada) • Dan Lowry (USA) • Michal & Agnieszka Kosior (Poland) • Kim Hughes (Australia) • Husna Alderazi (Bahrain) • Tarun Jain (UAE) • Thomas Hainschwang (GGTL, Liechtenstein/Belgium) • Roman Serov (Octonus, India) • Olga Okhrimenko (Finland)

Highlight Discussion
Round Table: “Natural and Lab-Grown Diamonds: Friends or Foes?”
Moderated by John Chapman (Gemetrix, Australia), with leading voices from GGTL, Octonus, GRI, and Eviqe Diamonds sharing both scientific and market perspectives.

Technical Visits – Science in Action
Conference attendees will gain rare access to industry facilities through guided technical tours:

• Eviqe Diamonds Facility, Dubai — explore the process of CVD diamond growth, grading, and polishing in a certified, state-of-the-art lab.
• DANAT Pearl Workshop & Diving Experience, Bahrain — including hands-on training in pearl identification and an unforgettable dive in Bahrain’s historic natural pearl waters.

(Eviqe Diamonds is the Major Event Sponsor of the 2026 Conference.)

Gem & Jewellery Exhibition
Running in parallel with the 3 days conference is the Gem & Jewellery Exhibition, hosted by Tarun Jain (World Academy of Design, UAE)
This exclusive showcase will feature:

• Amber and Turquoise collections from around the world
• Exquisite gemstones and diamonds
• Fine jewellery and designer creations
• Instruments for testing and measuring diamonds and analyzing optical performance
• Displays highlighting innovation in design, color, and craftsmanship

It will serve as a hub for networking between designers, manufacturers, collectors, instruments manufacturers and gem traders, connecting creativity with commerce.

Venue: NOVOTEL Hotel, Deira Creekside, Dubai