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Second Edition of Russian Jewelry Market Conference to open in Moscow
More than 50 representatives of the state sector and heads of jewelery associations will discuss various programmes aimed at supporting the Russian jewellery industry.
The participants will have a chance to get acquainted with state and bank support programmes for small and medium businesses, investment schemes and co-brand projects.
Within the frame of the session focused on cooperation between the jewellery business and banks the representatives of the latter will speak on the support programmes for small and medium businesses.
The round table of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry will highlight government and commercial programmes to support and develop the jewellery industry. Top-managers of major jewellery companies will share their experience in developing networks and will also analyze the current problems of the jewellery market.
In addition, the participants will discuss marketing instruments used to attract customers, the peculiarities of marketing campaigns and advertizing and media relations.
Tax optimization, effective logistics and insurance issues will also be touched upon at the conference.
At the end of the forum, the participants will have a chance to take part in the Russian Jewellery Week project and in a precious stones auction run along the Dutch system. The event is organized by Art-Consulting.
Anna Georgieva, Rough&Polished
