July 16, 2026

Jewelers for Children’s (JFC) Rings of Strength 5K returns to Conclave 2026. The event has raised more than $420,000 for children in need, and this year you can be part of it on Tuesday, September 15 in Orlando. Walk, jog, or run. However you move, every step supports children in need. To participate, choose “JFC Rings of Strength 5k” in the Attendee Selections when registering for Conclave. If you’d like to make a donation to Rings of Strength, click here. Another way to give back: donate to JFC’s silent auction. Jewelry, artwork, gift cards, even unused airline miles—it’s all welcome. Submit

From jewelry forensics and pearl classification to diamond research, colored stone treatments, and AI in jewelry design, GIA’s 12 Conclave sessions reflect the breadth of expertise GIA is known for. Attendees can choose from lectures, hands-on seminars, and research-focused presentations, each one built to deliver insights they can put to use. Thank you, GIA, for being Conclave’s Education Sponsor. Visit ags.org/conclave to view the full listing of breakout sessions and events, September 14–17, 2026, in Orlando, FL. Introduction to Jewelry ForensicsMike Magee, Al Gilbertson, CG and John Cason Tuesday, September 15, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 16, 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Buyers of