JEWELS 2026 Programme

Programme

Three days of exhibition activity, gemmological education, demonstrations, competition, professional engagement and industry-focused programmes.

4–6 December 2026

Colombo Lotus Tower · 25th & 26th Floors

Event Schedule

A Three-Day Exhibition Programme

The JEWELS 2026 programme is being structured to combine the exhibition itself with educational sessions, industry engagement, demonstrations and competition-related activity across all three days.

Detailed session times, confirmed speakers and specific programme activities will be added as arrangements are finalised.

4–6 December 2026

Programme by Day

The broad programme structure below will be expanded with individual sessions and timings as they are confirmed.

Day 01

Friday · 4 December 2026

Opening Ceremony & Exhibition

JEWELS 2026 officially opens with the Opening Ceremony, followed by the exhibition and industry engagement.

9:00 AM — Official Opening Ceremony
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM — Exhibition Open to Visitors
Industry and stakeholder engagement
Gemmological and educational activities

Day 02

FEATURE DAY

Saturday · 5 December 2026

DGem(SL) Convocation & JEWELS Talk

A day dedicated to gemmological education, professional development and knowledge-sharing.

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM — Exhibition Open to Visitors
DGem(SL) 2025 Convocation
JEWELS Talk — Specialist Gemmological Lecture
Educational and professional engagement

Day 03

Sunday · 6 December 2026

Competition Awards & Closing Day

The final day of JEWELS 2026 features the Competition Awards Ceremony alongside the concluding day of the exhibition.

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM — Exhibition Open to Visitors
JEWELS 2026 Competition Awards Ceremony
Final-day visitor and industry engagement
Educational and gemmological activities

Programme Streams

More than exhibition floor activity

JEWELS is intended to combine trade and public engagement with professional knowledge-sharing and industry development.

Lectures & Seminars

Educational sessions, gemmological presentations and specialist discussions led by invited professionals.

Demonstrations

JEWELS Talk — Specialist Gemmological Lecture related to gemstones, jewellery, gemmology and relevant industry techniques.

Competition

Competition registration, physical submissions, judging-related activities and recognition programmes.

Industry Sessions

Professional discussions, stakeholder engagement, partner activities and selected sector-focused programmes.

Gemmology & Education

Knowledge remains central to the JEWELS identity

JEWELS began with a strong public-education focus, and gemmological learning continues to be an important part of the exhibition programme.

Educational sessions and demonstrations will provide opportunities for students, professionals, visitors and the wider industry to engage with gemmology and related areas of specialist knowledge.

Explore Gemmology & Education

Speakers & Specialists

Programme contributors will be announced progressively

Confirmed speakers, judges, specialists and session contributors will be added as the programme develops.

Judges & Speakers

Programme Updates

Full schedule to be announced

Session times, speakers, demonstrations, competition activities and special programmes will be published here as they are officially confirmed.