Vicenza Symposium unites jewelry professionals to innovate
- The inaugural Vicenza Symposium took place from September 2 to 4, 2023, attracting around 180 jewelry professionals.
- The event focused on the sharing of knowledge in metallurgy, design, AI, and sustainability within the jewelry industry.
- This gathering aimed to promote collaboration and innovation, ensuring the industry's growth by empowering the next generation of artisans and manufacturers.
In Italy, the inaugural Vicenza Symposium was organized from September 2 to 4, 2023, drawing around 180 jewelry professionals from various sectors. The event, held in the city of Vicenza—renowned for its jewelry manufacturing—aimed to foster collaboration and share knowledge about the industry's technological advancements, sustainable practices, and design innovations. Zito, founder and CEO of Progold S.p.A., highlighted the symposium's mission to give back to the industry by facilitating discussions on important topics. He expressed a desire to pass on expertise to the younger generation, bridging gaps in technical knowledge that have long existed in the jewelry field. This event was seen as vital for nurturing future innovations, as evidenced by the attendance of seasoned professionals, including Eddie Bell, founder of the Santa Fe Symposium. They emphasized the need for a collective approach to tackle industry challenges, much like the healthcare sector operates regarding data sharing and efficiency. Sirri, an expert from Bulgari, pointed out the significance of these exchanges, advocating for an environment where professionals can safely discuss proprietary information to foster industry growth. The symposium has potential future ties to other legacy symposiums, aiming to establish a cooperative network of knowledge sharing that could significantly advance jewelry manufacturing methodologies.