Discover Unique Educational and Buying Opportunities at the JCK Canadian Events!

Register for JCK Toronto or Collections by JCK next week in Las Vegas for a chance to win a $500 American Express Gift Check. Simply fill out a registration form at any of the following locations:

- Canadian Jewellers Association Booth #L21

- Jewellery Business Magazine Booth #L52

- Any JCK Las Vegas Information Booth

For more information regarding these events, visit the web sites at: www.jcktoronto.ca and www.collectionsbyjck.ca.

We recognize that you want to be able to shop the Show floor in an effective and efficient manner. That is why we have made navigation the easiest it has ever been for 2008. Navigation made easy for 2008 includes the following features:

My JCKShowPlanner:

• Find Your Way Around The Show – Customized Floor maps allow you to familiarize yourself with the Show in advance to make it easier once you get there.
• Search for Products and Exhibitors That Match Your Interest – Find the products and exhibitors you want to see so you can use your time wisely at the Show.
• Make Appointments – Connect with exhibitors in advance so you can be sure you will see the right people when you get there.

In addition to My JCKShowPlanner, the Show Floor has an array of new features and enhancements that make finding your way very easy. They include:

• NEW color-coded floor plan with coordinated carpeting and signage.
• NEW navigation towers with touch screen monitors to help you locate everything you need.
• Information desks all around the show floor staffed with JCK personnel to answer any question you have.
• Giant “You Are Here” Maps which will give you the bird’s eye view from wherever you are on the Show floor.
• 13 Specialty Pavilions that make finding exhibitors easier than ever. These Pavilions feature designer jewelry, bridal, luxury brands, time pieces, loose stones and so much more.
• All JCK Staff will be wearing Blue Ribbons that say, "I'm Here to Help." Ask them anything you need and they will be able to assist you!

Locations, Dates & Times

JCK Las Vegas 2008
Friday, May 30 - Tuesday, June 3
Sands Expo & Convention Center and
The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada USA

CONFERENCE HOURS
Wednesday, May 28 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday, May 29 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.


EXHIBIT HOURS
Friday, May 30 - 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday, May 31 - 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday, June 1 - 10 am - 6 pm
Monday, June 2 - 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday, June 3 - 10 am - 4 pm


AGTA'S GEMFAIR™ CULTURED PEARL & JEWELRY PAVILION HOURS

Venetian Ballroom (Level 2)
Thursday, May 29* - 10 am - 6 pm
Friday, May 30 - 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday, May 31 - 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday, June 1 - 9 am - 6 pm
Monday, June 2 - 9 am - 6 pm
* Opens a day earlier than JCK Vegas for Gem Day.

JCK Conference Program -- Wednesday, May 28 – Thursday, May 29th. The JCK Conference features over 35 world-class, business relevant sessions. Topics include: Diamonds, Business Marketing, Internet, Gems, Pearls, Fashion, Women’s Self-Purchasing, Sales and Training. The entire program is FREE excluding the GIA seminars. Click on the Seminars tab for full conference details.

Opening Day Keynote
Friday, May 30th 8:30 am Delfino Ballroom, Level 4

Hip hop mogul and philanthropist Russell Simmons will insights on how he built and continues to build his multi-faceted entertainment and fashion empire.

JCK Welcome Reception and Fashion Show (Open to ALL Attendees)
Friday, May 30
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Augustus Ballroom, Caesars Palace

Enjoy cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres with the JCK community as you take in the sights of the finest jewelry lines and new designs on the runway. Browse new products showcased throughout the reception including our Design Center section where you‘ll spot new trends and the hottest jewelry designs.

The Designer Retailer Awards honors fifty retailers at JCK Las Vegas for their lasting excellence at selling designer jewelry. The Top 50, 10, 5 and Best retailer will receive special recognition for Designer Retailer of the Year.

Awards ceremony held on Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 2:30 pm in the Design Center Pavilion.

“Retailer-Supplier Relationships: Changing Expectations”
Saturday, May 31
8:30 am – 9:45 am
Delfino Ballroom, Level 4, Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino

Moderator:
Peggy Jo Donahue, Director of Public Affairs, Jewelers of America

Panelists:
Michael Rae, CEO, Council for Responsible Jewellery Practices; Cecilia Gardner, President, CEO and General Counsel, Jewelers Vigilance Committee; John Hall, General Manager, External Relations, Rio Tinto Diamonds; Kathe Mai, Trios' Studio, Lake Oswego, OR; and John Hayes, Goodman's Jewelers, Madison, WI.

This roundtable of panelists will discuss how the growing responsible practices movement in the jewelry industry is affecting retailer-supplier relationships. Visit the Seminars Page for more information.

“Where Have All the Stores Gone?”
Saturday, May 31
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
Delfino Ballroom, Level 4, Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino

In this keynote address, Shane will discuss the reality of jewelry retail storefronts closing their doors today. He will coach retailers how to make changes in the way they do business to prevent this from happening to them.

“The State of the Diamond Industry”
Monday, June 2
8:00 am
Delfino Ballroom, Level 4, Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino

What’s the state of the diamond industry? Come hear the fresh, energetic and often provocative insights of this ultimate industry insider on global trends from sourcing to marketing and how to grow your business. Limited to 400 people on an RSVP basis. RSVP to conference@diamonds.net.