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JCK Las Vegas Releases 2022 Events, Education Schedule
The opening keynote will dive into the innovative platforms and technologies changing how retailers engage with customers.
JCK has released the schedule for its education program and events in Las Vegas this year. Pictured here is a shot from a 2021 JCK Talks education session.
Norwalk, Conn.—JCK has announced its keynote speaker as well as the events and education schedule for the 2022 Las Vegas show.
Swan Sit, former global head of digital marketing at Nike, Estée Lauder and Revlon, will deliver the keynote at the jewelry trade show.
Titled “Web3 Is Coming—Navigating the Past, Present, and Future of Retail,” the session will dive into innovative platforms and technologies that are emerging and disrupting the way retailers engage with customers to tell a brand’s story.
(According to CNET, web3 refers to an internet integrated with a blockchain or one in which cryptocurrencies and NFTs are built into the platforms.)
Swan will discuss the importance of strategy development for new audiences, including the best use of platforms for the next generation, community development on web3, and what retail brands will look like in the metaverse.
The keynote is open to all JCK and Luxury badge holders. Seating is limited.
Sponsored by Sarine, Sit’s keynote is scheduled for Friday, June 10 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Palazzo Ballroom at The Venetian.
JCK is also bringing back its JCK Talks education program, sponsored by GIA.
JCK Talks will open a day before the show, beginning with two discussions at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 9 in two Level 1 ballrooms.
From June 10-12, JCK Talks sessions will be held live on the Showcase Stage from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Discussions will dive into various topics including trends, responsibility, sales, retail innovation, and marketing.
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Swan Sit, former global head of digital marketing at Nike, Estée Lauder and Revlon, will deliver the keynote at the jewelry trade show.
Titled “Web3 Is Coming—Navigating the Past, Present, and Future of Retail,” the session will dive into innovative platforms and technologies that are emerging and disrupting the way retailers engage with customers to tell a brand’s story.
(According to CNET, web3 refers to an internet integrated with a blockchain or one in which cryptocurrencies and NFTs are built into the platforms.)
Swan will discuss the importance of strategy development for new audiences, including the best use of platforms for the next generation, community development on web3, and what retail brands will look like in the metaverse.
The keynote is open to all JCK and Luxury badge holders. Seating is limited.
Sponsored by Sarine, Sit’s keynote is scheduled for Friday, June 10 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Palazzo Ballroom at The Venetian.
JCK is also bringing back its JCK Talks education program, sponsored by GIA.
JCK Talks will open a day before the show, beginning with two discussions at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 9 in two Level 1 ballrooms.
From June 10-12, JCK Talks sessions will be held live on the Showcase Stage from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Discussions will dive into various topics including trends, responsibility, sales, retail innovation, and marketing.
JCK is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
The show is slated for Friday, June 10 through Monday, June 13, with Luxury open by-invitation-only on Wednesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 9, and the Gems pavilion opening on Thursday, June 9.
It’s bringing back its popular “JCK Rocks” event on Saturday, June 11 with a performance featuring actor Miguel Cervantes, who is currently playing the titular role of Alexander Hamilton in “Hamilton” on Broadway.
Cervantes will be joined by several other current and former “Hamilton” stars who will perform songs from the acclaimed musical, as well as songs that are a twist on the musical’s score.
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for a networking reception, followed by the performance at 9 p.m. and an 30th anniversary afterparty with a DJ, chance to meet the cast, and more networking.
Partners of JCK will also host their annual gala and networking events, including the Diamonds Do Good event on Thursday, June 9, which will include the first presentation of its new Next Gen Awards.
Sunday, June 12 will include Martin Rapaport’s annual breakfast talk, the Jewelers for Children Facets of Hope awards gala, and the LeVian 23rd Red Carpet Revue.
The Luxury keynote presentations will be announced soon.
To learn more or view the full schedule, visit the show’s Events Directory online.
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