ICA Biennial International Congress - Panyu, China  May 5-10, 2009

Dear AGTA Member,

The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) is holding their biennial international Congress in Panyu China, Your Gateway to China, from May 5-10, 2009. The ICA Congress attracts delegates from every mining, producing and trading center in the world who are looking to participate in ICA activities as well as to expand business opportunities. Highly anticipated events include debate sessions on industry-related matters, business opportunities within the gem and jewelry market in China, excursions and more.

REGISTRATION BEGINS
May 5 Registration Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
 
REGISTRATION, GOLF TOURNAMENT, OPENING DINNER
May 6 Registration Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  Golf Tournament 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
  Opening Ceremony & Dinner 7:00 - 10:00 pm
 
OPENING DAY - CONGRESS SESSIONS BEGIN: Doing Business in China
May 7 Congress Sessions 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
 
CONGRESS SESSIONS CONTINUE: ICA & Global Trade
May 8 Congress Sessions 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
 
OPEN DAY: Excursion Tours
May 9 Excursions to KTL, WorldMart, Sawan Industrial Park 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
 
FINAL DAY: How Have They Achieved Success in China
May 10 Debate Session
  ICA General Assembly
  Visit Guangzhou Gem & Jewelry Show
  Closing Gala Dinner 7:30 - 10:00 pm

Sponsors for the ICA Congress 2009 are the National Gemstone Testing Center (NGTC), Gemological Association of China, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Panyu Branch, Worldmart Jewelry & Gems Emporium (HK) Ltd., CMP Asia and Jewellery News Asia.

Complete details on the ICA Congress with information on registration, hotel reservations and transportation is available at www.panyuicacongress2009.com

Please do not hesitate to contact the ICA Head Office in New York if you should have any questions.

ICA Head Office
19 West 21st Street
Suite 705
New York, NY 10010
U.S.A
Tel +1 212 620 0900
Fax +1 212 352 9054
ica@gemstone.org
www.gemstone.org

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