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The event is set for May 16-19 in Detroit, Michigan.
The Jewelry Symposium is looking for speakers to present at its 2026 event. Topics include manufacturing, technology, bench work, and sustainability.
Troy, Mich.—The Jewelry Symposium (TJS) is seeking speakers for its May 2026 event.
TJS organizers are inviting experts in jewelry manufacturing and technology to submit proposals for presentations.
The event, a continuation of the long-running Santa Fe Symposium, focuses on the advancement of jewelry manufacturing technology.
TJS 2026 will be held May 16-19 at the Detroit Marriott Troy.
TJS attendees are interested in topics like manufacturing, technology, research, best business practices, safety, history, bench work, gemstones, metals, sustainability, and sourcing of skilled labor, said organizers.
"This year, we had our first ever hands-on demonstration at the symposium, by Legor Mexico, and the attendees raved about it,” said Linus Drogs, TJS board chairman.
“We are hopeful to bring our audience more non-commercial learning opportunities like this.”
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TJS organizers are inviting experts in jewelry manufacturing and technology to submit proposals for presentations.
The event, a continuation of the long-running Santa Fe Symposium, focuses on the advancement of jewelry manufacturing technology.
TJS 2026 will be held May 16-19 at the Detroit Marriott Troy.
TJS attendees are interested in topics like manufacturing, technology, research, best business practices, safety, history, bench work, gemstones, metals, sustainability, and sourcing of skilled labor, said organizers.
"This year, we had our first ever hands-on demonstration at the symposium, by Legor Mexico, and the attendees raved about it,” said Linus Drogs, TJS board chairman.
“We are hopeful to bring our audience more non-commercial learning opportunities like this.”
Chris Ploof, founder of Chris Ploof Designs, has previously presented at TJS.
“The future of our industry will be dependent on our ability to share the knowledge and skills we have learned over time with future jewelry makers. Presenting at TJS is one of the best ways to assure our combined and continued success,” said Ploof.
The proposal abstract form, available here, must be completed and submitted by Aug. 1.
Final drafts of completed papers are due in January 2026 and presentations will be due in April 2026.
For more information, visit the TJS website or email Jessa Cast at jessa@thejewelrysymposium.com.
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