Mumbai: The 35th edition of India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) 2018 is all set to showcase India’s leadership role in the gem and jewellery sector from 9thAugust – 13th August, 2018 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon. India’s premier show will be Inaugurated by the union minister of Commerce and Industry and Civil Aviation Mr. Suresh Prabhu as chief guest. Mr. C. R. Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State for Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution will be the Guest of Honour and Mr. Anup Wadhwan, Commerce Secretary will be present as a special guest at the inaugural ceremony.
Organised by GJEPC, IIJS will witness the biggest assembly of retailers, wholesalers, distributors and designers and around 40,000 domestic and international footfalls this year. The duration of the show will now comprise of five days and a special preview on 8th August for International Buyers and select leading retailers, Buyers, retail Chains & Industry leaders.
Some of the other new features of IIJS 2018 include 300 New carpark identified in IT Park, 250 mtrs special covered walkway from hall 1 towards Lodha parking, Golf carts for Senior citizen and Specially abled person. Apart from that IIJS has introduced 3 years badges valid for 6 events (IIJS premier 3 shows & IIJS Signature 3 Shows) thus eradicating tedious paperwork and in future it has plans to go completely online.
The Machinery section will now be hosted at Hotel Lalit and Hotel Leela offering unprecedented access to the latest machinery and technology. The product category will include Jewellery Production Machinery & Equipment; Diamond Production Machinery & Equipment, Gemstones Machinery, Casting & Electric Casting Equipment, Precious Alloy, Refinery Ingredients, and Tools & Equipment.
