JEWELS 2026
Judges & Speakers
JEWELS 2026 will bring together experienced professionals, specialists, educators and industry contributors across the competition and educational programme.
4–6 December 2026
Colombo Lotus Tower · 25th & 26th Floors
Competition
Experienced Judges for the JEWELS Competition
The JEWELS 2026 judging panel will be drawn from experienced professionals selected for their knowledge, technical expertise and contribution to the gem and jewellery sector.
Judges will be appointed according to the requirements of the confirmed competition categories, with relevant expertise matched to the areas being assessed.
Education Programme
Speakers, Educators and Industry Specialists
The education and professional programme will feature contributors from gemmology, jewellery, laboratories, education, design, trade and related areas of the industry.
Confirmed speakers and session details will be published as the programme develops.
Judging Expertise
Expertise matched to the competition
The final judging panel will reflect the confirmed competition categories and the specialist knowledge required for fair and professional assessment.
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Gemmology
Professional knowledge of gemstones, identification, quality and relevant gemmological principles.
02
Jewellery
Experience in jewellery, craftsmanship, manufacturing, design and professional presentation.
03
Design & Creativity
Assessment of originality, aesthetic quality, concept development and creative execution where relevant.
04
Industry Experience
Practical knowledge of professional standards, trade expectations and the wider gem and jewellery sector.
Programme Contributors
A broad range of professional voices
JEWELS aims to bring together a variety of speakers and specialists so that visitors and industry participants can engage with different areas of knowledge and experience.
01
Gemmologists
Professionals contributing technical knowledge on gemstones, identification and gemmological practice.
02
Educators
Lecturers, trainers and representatives from reputable gemmology education providers and institutions.
03
Jewellery Professionals
Designers, manufacturers, artisans and specialists sharing knowledge from across the jewellery sector.
04
Industry Leaders
Professionals from trade, laboratories, institutions and related sectors contributing broader industry perspectives.
Profiles & Appointments
Confirmed profiles will be announced progressively
Judges, speakers and specialist contributors are still being finalised. Individual profiles will be published here once appointments are confirmed.
Each confirmed profile can include the contributor's name, professional title, organisation, area of expertise, biography and relevant programme or competition role.
Competition Judges
Judging Panel
Confirmed competition judges will be published here as appointments are finalised.
Profiles to be announcedEducation & Programme
Speakers & Specialists
Confirmed speakers, educators and specialist contributors will be added as the programme develops.
Profiles to be announcedJEWELS Programme
Speaker sessions will be added to the event programme
Once confirmed, lectures, presentations, demonstrations and specialist sessions will be published together with their contributors and scheduled programme times.
Judges · Speakers · Specialists
Meet the people contributing to JEWELS 2026
Confirmed profiles and programme roles will be published as appointments are finalised.