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The second annual leadership retreat will be held from Oct. 13-15 at the St. Regis Hotel in Deer Valley, Utah.
Registration is open now through Aug. 31 for Jewelers Mutual’s second “Conversations in Park City” leadership retreat.
Neenah, Wis.—Jewelers Mutual Group will once again hold a thought leadership retreat this fall.
The company will host its second “Conversations in Park City” event from Oct. 13-15 at the St. Regis Hotel in Deer Valley, Utah.
“Building on the resounding success of last year’s event, Conversations in Park City promises to be an even greater celebration of innovation, collaboration and forward-thinking within the jewelry industry,” Jewelers Mutual said.
The goal of the retreat is to bring together a diverse group of jewelry industry executives in various stages of their careers for a weekend of networking, learning, and activities.
Brooklyn, New York-based trends researcher Jeff Weiner will return to as a speaker at the event, sharing his perspective on the trends shaping the jewelry industry.
The event will feature a not-yet-announced lineup of additional speakers from both in and outside of the jewelry industry.
“We are incredibly excited to be hosting the second Conversations in Park City retreat,” said Jewelers Mutual Chief Operating Officer Mike Alexander.
“Last year’s event surpassed all expectations, and we are confident this year will be no different. It is an honor to bring together such a diverse group of industry leaders to engage in meaningful conversations, exchange ideas and explore new possibilities to continue to move the industry forward.”
SEE: Highlights from “Conversations in Park City” 2022
The company will host its second “Conversations in Park City” event from Oct. 13-15 at the St. Regis Hotel in Deer Valley, Utah.
“Building on the resounding success of last year’s event, Conversations in Park City promises to be an even greater celebration of innovation, collaboration and forward-thinking within the jewelry industry,” Jewelers Mutual said.
The goal of the retreat is to bring together a diverse group of jewelry industry executives in various stages of their careers for a weekend of networking, learning, and activities.
Brooklyn, New York-based trends researcher Jeff Weiner will return to as a speaker at the event, sharing his perspective on the trends shaping the jewelry industry.
The event will feature a not-yet-announced lineup of additional speakers from both in and outside of the jewelry industry.
“We are incredibly excited to be hosting the second Conversations in Park City retreat,” said Jewelers Mutual Chief Operating Officer Mike Alexander.
“Last year’s event surpassed all expectations, and we are confident this year will be no different. It is an honor to bring together such a diverse group of industry leaders to engage in meaningful conversations, exchange ideas and explore new possibilities to continue to move the industry forward.”
SEE: Highlights from “Conversations in Park City” 2022
In addition to the retreat’s program, attendees will also have the option to participate in outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, skeet shooting, and fishing.
Those interested in attending can register online.
The registration deadline is Aug. 31 and space is limited.
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