Key takeaways
• The 41st World Diamond Congress has moved its venue to the PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay hotel, known for its eco-chic and sustainable setting.
• The move is a return to the industry’s roots, as the same venue hosted the first-ever Singapore congress in 1988 when it was known as the Marina Mandarin.
• This year’s event in July aims to bridge the industry’s rich heritage with its future by addressing new global challenges and forging new partnerships.
(SINGAPORE) – As the Organizing Committee of the 41st World Diamond Congress is finalizing the preparations for the World Diamond Congress to be held for the second time in the Island City, we are thrilled to share that the Congress venue has been moved from Marina Bay Sands to the iconic, eco-chic PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay hotel.
“This venue offers a more intimate, sophisticated, and beautifully sustainable setting for our discussions, and the true magic of this move lies in a remarkable piece of shared history,” DES President and Congress Organizing Committee Chair Fabio Cascapera said.
Caspara mused that, like a diamond that takes time to reveal its true brilliance, the international diamond industry and trade’s relationship with Singapore has a deep, enduring history. In 1988, members of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) gathered in Singapore for the very first time, at the 24th World Diamond Congress. It was a milestone event that firmly placed the region on the global diamond map, sparking decades of growth and partnership. That historic first Singapore congress was held in the same venue—then known as the Marina Mandarin and now beautifully reimagined as the PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay.
“Returning to this foundational site after nearly four decades bridges the rich heritage of our industry with the bold future we are building today. In 1988, we laid down roots here. This July, we return to the very same halls to tackle new global challenges, forge new partnerships, and create a brilliant new chapter of history. We look forward to welcoming you to a venue that is not just a backdrop for our meetings, but a living testament to our industry’s enduring legacy,” Cascapera concluded.
