Oroarezzo 2024: Meetings between innovation, sustainability, labor, retail and fashion accessory.

An extensive program with talks and events on the industry's most relevant topics

JEWELRY AND FASHION: PURSUING THE PERFECT FINISH FOR METALS

Regarding precious metal fashion accessories and the latest advancements in finishing technologies, Oroarezzo and A.I.F.M. (Italian Association of Metal Finishing) dedicate the seminar "Surface Treatments for Jewelry, Goldsmithing, and Fashion Accessories: Tradition and Innovation," on Sunday, May 12, focusing primarily on laser techniques, fostering a dialogue among all stakeholders in jewelry and fashion accessory production.

Also, on Monday, May 13, the "Precious Fashion" talk focuses on fashion accessories for the luxury sector. IEG, along with Confindustria Federorafi and Leather & Luxury magazine, offers a comprehensive agenda covering innovative processes, efficient and sustainable practices, the current state of the market, Made in Italy, trends, and education. (Reservation for attendance can be made on www.oroarezzo.it/it/precious-fashion; the event will be streamed on the event's website).

JEWELRY STORES: STATE OF THE ART ACCORDING TO FEDERPREZIOSI

According to Federpreziosi's report, in 2023, there are approximately 13,296 retail businesses dealing with watches, jewelry, and silverware in Italy, employing 33,890 people, generating an estimated total revenue of just under 5 billion euros. Federpreziosi and Format Research, a market research institute, organize a talk on Sunday, May 12, examining sector sales data through a comparison between national and local representatives. Amidst this unstable context, Federpreziosi aims to find a balance between Artificial Intelligence, automation, and personalized customer service with the talk "If Communication is Luxury."

CAREER DAY OPENS DOORS TO WORK IN THE JEWELRY INDUSTRY

Oroarezzo welcomes the future generation of goldsmiths with the Career Day on Tuesday, May 14.

Exhibiting companies searching for skilled professionals can meet with students from Arezzo interested in entering the jewelry sector. Five schools offering courses in goldsmithing or precious metalworking are participating, including Technical Institutes "Margaritone" in Arezzo and "B. Varchi" in Montevarchi, Comprehensive Institute "G. Marcelli" in Arezzo, and artistic high schools "Piero della Francesca" in Arezzo and "G. Giovagnoli" in Sansepolcro, involving around a hundred students. The initiative presentation will feature speakers like Roberto Santi from ITS TAB Foundation and Paolo Torriti from the University of Siena, presenting the "Master in Jewelry History, Design, and Marketing." Exhibitors open to student inquiries will be marked with a special label onsite and on The Jewellery Golden Cloud, IEG's official app.

JEWELRY BETWEEN FINANCE AND RESPONSIBLE PROCUREMENT

Regulatory obligations, along with a growing demand for qualified information, impact every stage of the supply chain. The positive effect of diligent assessment or regulatory compliance on supplier companies provides an advantage for all client enterprises.

On Saturday, May 11, the experience of Arezzo-based company TCA SpA brings a panel discussion on "Responsible Sourcing" to the fair. On Tuesday, May 14, in collaboration with Allianz, professional operators at the fair can engage with credit protection specialists at a time when stability is crucial for the jewelry sector.