Sydney Jewellery Trade Fair Directory 2019

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INTERNATIONAL J E W ELLERY & WATCH FAIR GENERAL INFORMATION August 24 > 26, 2019 ICC Sydney > Darling Harbour REGISTRATION INFORMATION WHO CAN ATTEND THE FAIR? The Fair is exclusively open to trade buyers of jewellery products and services, purchasing in trade volumes. This Fair is not open to the general public. Each visitor is expected to conduct him/herself in a professional and courteous manner, and to respect the International Jewellery & Watch Fair and the rights of other attendees. You qualify to attend if you are a: • Jewellery retailer • Department store buyer • Watch or clock retailer • Jeweller • Duty Free retailer • Jewellery manufacturer • Jewellery designer • Gemmologist • Watch maker/repairer • Gift store retailer with jewellery stock • Fashion retailer with jewellery stock • Student (in a jewellery-related course) REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS In order to attend the International Jewellery Fair, your registration will need to be accompanied by business, ABN and personal identification. All visitors to the Fair must carry photo identification issued under law, i.e. either current Australian Drivers Licence or Passport. Non-Australian residents must carry their passport, which must be valid. Applications that cannot provide the supporting documentation will not be accepted. SECURITY Security for all at the Fair is our highest priority. Please take a moment to read over the information below. Identification Buyer’s entry passes must be visible, and be carried at all times. Non-Australian residents must carry their passport with them while at the Fair. Identification must be produced to security or to an exhibitor, on demand. Security Searches Due to the nature of the products on site at the Fair, security for visitors, exhibitors and staff is our highest priority. It is a condition of entry that buyers and other personnel consent to being searched on request. CCTV, X-ray machines and metal detection equipment will be used at entry and exit points. Routine searches will be conducted and all visitors are requested to be understanding of the reasons for this. Photography Photography or video recording at the Fair is prohibited, except by those authorised individuals. Surveillance equipment is in use for the entire duration of the Fair. Expertise Events reserves the right to take photographs, video and other footage of all visitors, exhibitors and displays within their events. These photographs remain the property of Expertise Events and may be used on occasion to promote, market and advertise the said event and other events organised by Expertise Events. If you are the subject of any images taken, your agreement to these terms and conditions and usage of these images is signified by your entry into the exhibition and/or attendance as a visitor at the event. Right of refusal Expertise Events reserves the right to refuse entry to any buyer or person without proper identification at its discretion. No loud, abusive or defamatory language, harassment or other unprofessional or inappropriate behaviour will be tolerated. Prohibited Items Items prohibited inside the Fair include firearms or weapons of any kind, cameras, bags other than a small briefcase or handbag. Trading on the floor Onsite trading is restricted to exhibitors only. Non-exhibiting wholesalers are not permitted to conduct business on the Fair floor (aka suitcasing). Expertise Events reserves the right to escort the attendee from the Fair floor if they are reported to be soliciting business at the Fair and are not an exhibitor. If you are escorted from the Fair, you will not be allowed to attend any future Fairs. Suspicious persons If someone who appears to have no official presence approaches you or if you observe suspicious behaviour at the Fair, please report your concerns to security immediately. Purchases and carriage of valuables Buyers making purchases at the Fair are advised to use the official security transporters, Armaguard or Brinks Security, who will be located onsite. Expertise Events strongly advises against carrying jewellery merchandise to or from the Fair. Children/Prams As this is a business event, with high security, we strongly discourage buyers’ children from attending the Fair. We understand, however, that this may be unavoidable at times and so exceptions in these circumstances may be made. Due to the nature of the event, we discourage prams being brought into the Fair. Any items brought to the Fair will be searched at the Fair entry and/or exit as part of our commitment to safety and security. If a child is found unaccompanied they will be escorted to the Expertise Events Registration Counter and the registered buyer responsible for the child will be notified. Failure of the parent or legal guardian to supervise the minor’s activities may result in removal from the Fair. 12 Trade Fair Directory 2019
INTERNATIONAL J E W ELLERY & WATCH FAIR SEMINARS & EDUCATION August 24 > 26, 2019 ICC Sydney > Darling Harbour Join us at IJWF TALKS for informative educational sessions, with two sessions each day and each session running for approximately 45 minutes. Saturday, 24th August 11am How to leverage your online reputation to gain new clients Presented by PODIUM The way consumers find and choose a business has changed. Consumers who live in the digital world are much more savvy, doing hours of research before choosing a business to work with. Saturday, 24th August 2pm & Monday, 26th August 2pm Connecting with your customer through retail design Presented by ID Solutions Jewellery might be timeless but what is the jewellery retail business going to look like tomorrow? ID Solutions are now utilising principles of psychology, neuro science and behavioural economics to guide their design to establish powerful connections to your customers. Sunday, 25th August 11am Modern marketing techniques for manufacturing jewellers With today’s ever changing retail climate and the constant move towards custom design – join your peers with a Q & A session on how to maximise your Repair / Remake and Remodel business. Sunday, 25th August 2pm Driving sales by understanding the numbers Presented by Colin Pocklington & Joshua Zarb Take part in a feature training session on managing the numbers with “Numbers Guys” – Josh and Colin. Sometimes it’s the fundamentals that can get ignored in today’s ever changing retail climate – but this session will be a cold hard dose of reality to inject some fun back into retail. Monday, 26th August 11am Your business should be texting in 2019 Presented by PODIUM No longer will phone and email be a sufficient way to maintain contact and interact with your customers. Today’s consumer is much more comfortable communicating via text or other messaging apps. Businesses that aren’t catering to these differing communication preferences could be left behind. Several hands-on sessions will occur at IJWF 2019 as a part of IJWF CREATE. These are skills based learning workshops. Each session is pre-booked and prepaid for. Speak to the team at Expertise Events to inquire about available spaces or waitlisting to attend. FEATURE WORKSHOP #1 Sketch Like A Professional Saturday, 24th August 2pm & Sunday, 25th August 2pm With Samantha Kelly In this class Samantha will be demonstrating how to design a ring in three views. She will be sharing techniques and skills that will make designing for your clients quicker and easier. This class is great for all skill levels. Draw along with Samantha as she guides you through the whole process of a ring design. With a strong shift back to custom design in our industry today – this course will be invaluable to growing your design business and improving your $GP by capturing new sales and up-skilling yourself (& teams) in delivering a stand out sales presentation to your clients. FEATURE WORKSHOP #2 Appreciating Gemstones Saturday, 24th August 11am & Monday, 26th August 11am With George Palos During this workshop you will gain a hands on experience with identifying, appreciating and selling Natural Gemstones. This session is invaluable to assist in the custom design side of selling colour and lifting your overall $GP. FEATURE WORKSHOP #3 Watchmaking Basic – The Must Have Skills Sunday, 25th August 11am With Grant Menzies & Jason Valinotti During this workshop you will gain a hands on experience with all the must have technical aspects of a basic watchmaking service in store. Features covered during the session include: • Replacing Batteries • Adjusting Bracelets • Removing the Case (the right way) • Removing the Dial • Cleaning and caring for your timepiece • Adjusting your tools NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY Taking into account the importance of networking, the Fair also provides guests with Happy Hour drinks with industry professionals in a laid-back atmosphere. Please join us 5pm-6pm on Saturday August 24 in the central catering area. Trade Fair Directory 2019 13
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