|
|
 |
| |
One of the top three fine jewellery events in the world and a fair that is attended by the highest number of international buyers – the September Hong Kong Jewellery and Watch Fair – will open in 30 days. The Fair, which will cover a total of more than 80,000 square metres of exhibition space, will be held in two world-class exhibition venues. The opening ceremony of the Fair will take place at AWE on 15 September (15 - 19 September). Two days later, on 17 September, the Fair will open at HKCEC (17 - 21 September). Both venues feature different categorises of products and buyers can stroll through both locations to source jewellery products from over 2,500 exhibitors. Click HERE to view the exhibitor's list |
|
| |
Special Events
| | - Turkish Association of Jewellers / Istanbul Mineral and Metals Exporters' Association will present a spectacular jewellery parade in Hall 9 at AWE, featuring stylish and unique Turkish jewellery. - Tahitian Pearl Association Hong Kong will present a jewellery parade featuring Tahitian pearls jewellery during the Fair at the HKCEC. |
Two world-renowned pearl auctions, the 40th Paspaley South Sea Pearl Auction and the 41st Robert Wan Tahiti Perles Auction, will be held from 14 to 16 September 2008 and on 17 and 18 September 2008, respectively in the HKCEC. Admission is by invitation only.
| |  |
| Special Display of Jewellery Pieces |
 | Tahitian Pearl Trophy 2008 – Display of Winning Pieces The JDI Competition – Display of Final Entries “Gold Expressions – The Language of Italian Design” Jewellery Display
|
Other Special Events / Seminars |
A number of special events / seminars conducted by leading international jewellery organisations and companies will be open to exhibitors and visitors during the Fair.(as of 15 Aug) |
Organisers include:
- HRD Antwerp
- GAAJ – ZENHOKYO Laboratory,
Japan
- The Gem & Jewelry Institute of
Thailand (Public Organization)
- Gemmological Institute of America
- Gemmological Association of Great
Britain
- ENLIGHTENEDTM
- Swarovski Elements
- JIE Technology Company
- Asian Gemmological Institute &
Laboratory Ltd
- Gemological Association of Hong
Kong The full seminar programme will be released soon. | | |
|
| |
Group Pavilions
There are 20 group pavilions participating in the Fair this year, showcasing different characteristic jewellery products to the world's buyers. |
|
| |
Visitor Pre-registration
The Fair is open to the jewellery trade, business and professional visitors and members of the press. To avoid long line on-site, pre-register your admission badge now. Deadline: 20 August 2008 Pre-registration hotline: EIS Department  (852) 2516 2127 | |
|
| |
Free Shuttle Bus Service
For the convenience of registered exhibitors and visitors, the Organiser has arranged a free continuous shuttle bus service running directly between HKCEC / Tsim Sha Tsui and AWE. The journey takes on average 45 minutes.
Pick-up points:
(1) Expo Drive Entrance, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
(2) Hankow Road, Tsim Sha Tsui (between Peninsula Hotel and YMCA Hotel)
Click HERE to view the detailed shuttle bus schedule. |
|
| |
Special fare of Airport Express to AsiaWorld-Expo
Special Airport Express Fare Ticket at HK$48 to be purchased at Hong Kong Station
Holders of valid entrance badges, Fair invitations or E-coupons are entitled to purchase same day return-trip Airport Express ticket between Hong Kong Station and AsiaWorld-Expo Station at just HK$48 with Octopus card#. The ride takes only 28 minutes.
Redemption counters location & opening hours:
Hong Kong Station – L2 - Trains to Airport / AsiaWorld-Expo (next to the existing Airport Express Shuttle Bus counter) | 15 - 18 September | 9:00am to 4:30pm | | 19 September | 9:00am to 3:00pm |
Click HERE to print the E-coupon # Octopus Card is available for purchase at all MTR Customer Service Counters. Click HERE for details. |
|
| |
Hotel Accommodation
Plan your visit to the Fair and to Hong Kong now.
Please click HERE for hotel room rates. Farrington American Express Travel Services Ltd. - MICE INBOUND
Tel: (852) 3121 3268 / 3121 3900
Fax: (852) 2576 6172 / 2808 1102
Email: 9JWF@farringtonamex.com
Website: www.amextravel.com.hk/cmp | .gif) |
|
| |
One Stop, Two Fairs
| Asia's Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair (AFJ), another international event on fashion jewellery and accessories, will be held concurrently at AWE from 15 to 18 September. Buyers attending the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Watch Fair enjoy free access to AFJ. |  |
|
| |
Fair Dates and Opening Hours
AsiaWorld-Expo
Halls 3, 5, 6, 7 & 9 |
15 - 18 September 2008 | 10:30am – 6:30pm | 19 September 2008 | 10:30am – 5:30pm |
Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
Halls 1, 2, 3, 5 & 7, Mezzanine 1 & 2, Grand Hall, Expo Drive Hall and 200 series meeting rooms |
17 - 20 September 2008 | 10:30am – 6:30pm | 21 September 2008 | 10:30am – 5:30pm |
|
| |
Industry Support
The Fair continues to receive support from the following leading industry associations: | Advisory Board: | The Hong Kong Jewellers' and Goldsmiths' Association The Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers Association Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers' Association Diamond Federation of Hong Kong, China | | Sponsors: | The Gemmological Association of Hong Kong Hong Kong Gold & Silver Ornament Workers & Merchants General
Union The Kowloon Pearls, Precious Stones, Jade, Gold and Silver
Ornament Merchants Association | | International Sponsors: | Gemological Institute of America Antwerp World Diamond Centre, Belgium |
|
| |
Enquiry
For Fair details, please contact:
Sales Department
CMP Asia Ltd
Tel: (852) 2516 1677 / 2585 6179
Fax: (852) 3749 7319 For media enquiries, please contact:
Marketing Communications Department For visitor enquiries, please contact:
Visitor Promotion Department
CMP Asia Ltd
Tel: (852) 2516 2157 / 2585 6178
Fax: (852) 3749 7344
Email: visiting@jewellerynetasia.com
|
|
|
