Date
19/10/2024
Location
Museum of Natural Sciences, rue Vautierstraat 29 1000 Brussels
Why Should You Should Attend
- Expert Speakers
- Cutting-Edge Topics: Stay informed on the latest developments and research.
- Networking: Connect with peers and expand your professional network.
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Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to enhance your knowledge and grow your professional network!
Please find below a second link for the event diner on October 19th with delegates and conference speakers. The diner offers fantastic networking opportunities and is a unique opportunity to engage with award-winning gemmologists.
Platinum Sponsor
About ALGT: The ALGT team of gemmologists consists out of highly qualified and trained industry experts with decades of experience providing customers total disclosure. The goal of ALGT is to assist, to protect and to serve both professionals and consumers. The CEO as well as his team members hold the EG Diploma issued by the Federation for European Education in Gemmology.
Opening Session Symposium
• Valerie Thys - Master of Ceremony
• S.R.B.G. - Philippe Humbeeck, President
• Guy Lalous – Ilaria Adamo : “FEEG setting the Standard for Excellence in Gemmological Education in Europe”
Conference Programme
8h30 - 9h00
Welcome – VIP Room
9h00 - 09h20
Opening Ceremony – Auditorium
• Valerie Thys - Master of Ceremony
• Philippe Humbeeck, S.R.B.G. President
• Guy Lalous – Ilaria Adamo : “FEEG setting the Standard for Excellence in Gemmological Education in Europe”
09h20 - 09h50
1st presentation – Auditorium
- Speaker Guy Lalous : “Order and Chaos intertwined in Harmony & Beauty frozen in Time” and Q&A
09h50 - 10h20
2nd presentation – Auditorium
- Speaker Wim Vertriest : “Field Gemology, Why, how and what?” and Q&A
10h20 - 10h30
Presentation of the Symposium Gold Sponsor – Auditorium
- Speaker Marc Segers for Antwerp Laboratory for Gemstone Testing (ALGT)
10h30 - 10h50
- Coffee Break – VIP Room
10h50 - 11h20
3rd presentation – Auditorium
- Speaker - Billie Hughes “Inside Out: Journey into the Center of a Gem” and Q&A
11h20 - 11h50
4th presentation – Auditorium
- Speaker Dr. Karl Schmetzer “The history of the Habachtal emerald mine in Austria” and Q&A
11h50 - 12h20
5th presentation – Auditorium
- Speaker Thomas Hainschwang « Pink to Red and Violet Diamonds from the Argyle Mine, Australia: Properties, Color, Origin and Latest Research Results” and Q&A
12h20 - 14h00
Lunch – VIP Room
14h00 - 15h00
6th presentation – Auditorium
- Speaker Wim Vertriest & Billie Hughes “A Canary in the Ruby Mine : Low Temperature Heat Treatment” and Q&A
15h00 - 15h30
7th presentation – Auditorium
- Speaker Karen Smit “How to date natural diamonds, and what those ages can tell us about how continents are formed” and Q&A
15h30 - 15h50
Coffee Break – VIP Room
15h50 - 16h20
8th presentation
- Speaker Richard Hughes « Broken Bangle • The Blunder Besmirched History of Jade Nomenclature”
16h30 - 17h30
Diploma Ceremony
Stay tuned!!!
