Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) has announced registration is open for their annual February Gemological Conference – a virtual event this year.
The 2021 AGA Virtual Conference will take place on February 16 & 17, delivering four gemological education sessions over two days, each day from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm (EST). Open to everyone, attendees can register to participate in both days or single-day sessions.
The AGA Virtual Conference will feature industry experts including Jon Philips with a global update on the diamond marketplace and Dr. Peter Lyckberg will provide insight into gem pegmatites and their related gemology. Wim Vertriest and Dr. Tao Hsu will share their first-hand account of attending Myanmar’s famed annual trading emporium for gems and Billie Hughes will present results of experimental heat treatments of corundum.
AGA Conference Committee Co-chair, Dr. Cigdem Lüle shared: “We are excited to host the 2021 AGA Virtual Conference with a slate of international presenters who will deliver the top-notch gemological education experience that our members and the industry have come to expect from AGA conferences. Until we can meet again, AGA remains committed to providing educational opportunities to our members and gem enthusiasts who share our passion for everything gemology. We sincerely hope you will join us and bring a friend.”
To register visit bit.ly/aga2021conference.
Special AGA Member Benefit: Access to recorded presentations will be limited to AGA Members who have registered and paid in advance.
