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AWDC to host 'Challenging Times' symposium

November 06, 2008

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Antwerp, Belgium—The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has organized an international symposium to focus on the impact of the worldwide financial crisis on the diamond industry.

Key jewelry industry players, diamond company representatives, retail jewelers, marketing experts and mining company stakeholders will gather for the event, titled "Confidence in Challenging Times," on Nov. 17 in Antwerp, Belgium.

The event is also open to all interested diamond professionals, and all parties are invited to share their views on the future of the diamond pipeline.

"It is important that Antwerp takes the leadership in organizing an open forum to discuss the current developments on the international diamond scene," AWDC spokesman Philip Claes said in a media release. "As a world diamond center, Antwerp aims to restore confidence in the diamond trade."

The symposium will take place at the Antwerp Province House from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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