November 25, 2019

The official start of Conclave is April 27, but if you plan to arrive early, we have some pre-Conclave events you won’t want to miss. Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices (USPAP) Course / April 25-26, 2020 Come to Conclave early and take the Personal Property course of The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). This course will be offered April 25-26, 2020, hosted by AGS appraiser David Rotenberg, ECGA, and taught by Mona Miller, ICGA. The USPAP is the generally recognized ethical and performance standards for the appraisal profession in the United States. USPAP was adopted by Congress

Join Jewelers for Children (JFC) and the American Gem Society (AGS) community on Monday, April 27 for the AGS Conclave edition of JFC’s Rings of Strength 5K. Rings of Strength has helped raise over $350,000 for JFC, and in 2020, they will be holding their premier event in four cities, including Denver, CO. Each event features a 5K route that you can walk, jog or run—whatever you desire! Start the first day of Conclave 2020 on the right foot (or the left), and help raise money for children in need. For more information and to register for this event, click

The AGS Suppliers’ Reception and Showcase is an event you won’t want to miss on the first day of Conclave, Monday April 27, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. You’ll be surrounded by exquisite jewelry while enjoying a buffet, and catching up with friends and colleagues! Get up close and personal with the jewelry from the best suppliers in the industry: AGS Suppliers. If you’re a supplier, showcasing at the event is a great way to share your products with a steadfast audience of AGS members. To learn more about the AGS Suppliers’ Reception and Showcase, click here. Take a look at