“Art for Jewellery – Inspiration Hub” is an art and culture movement that started in the jewellery industry.

Art for Jewellery: Inspiration Hub, organized with the support of the Jewellery Exporters’ Association and the IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show will be held on 01-04 April 2026.

It continued to be the center of inspiration for the industry. The field combined sources of inspiration that can be used from design to marketing in a very different and challenging way.

"Art for Jewellery - Inspiration Hub" aims to inspire different designs needed by the sector and to support the creation of high-quality content. With its events that combine the aesthetic perspective of art and design with the sincerity of craftsmanship, it aims to contribute to the jewelry sector with different projects, developing and growing with different projects, aiming for art and artists to be reflected and have an impact in the sector of jewelry through art and design.

Wednesday, April 1
12:00 - 12:30 | Art For Jewellery Opening

12:30 - 13:15 | Inspiring Strategies: How to Compete and Win in the Global Market
Moderated by Aylin Gözen - Curator & Co-Founder of Art for Jewellery, Marketing Consultant

Speaker: Hakan Güldağ - EKONOMİ Gazetesi Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı Önder Barlas - Gazeteci, İletişim Danışmanı

14:00 - 14:45 | AI in Jewelry Design: Shaping the Future
Moderated by David Brough - Editor, Jewellery Outlook

Speaker:  Agata Jankowiak - BLINGSIS Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Jewelry Stylist & Blogger 

Cem Terzihan - Jeweller and Creative Director, TERZIHAN

Thursday, April 2
11:00 - 12:15 | WGSN Trend Seminar - A/W 2026/2027 Jewellery Trends
Speaker: Erdinç Karataş - Strategic Account Director, WGSN Europe

13:30 - 14:15 | From Visual Form to Sensory Experience: Designing Memorability in Jewelry
Moderated by Aylin Gözen - Curator & Co-Founder of Art for Jewellery, Marketing Consultant

Speaker: Fatoş Altınbaş - Member of the Board of Directors of Altınbaş Jewellery, Creative Director of Mevaris Jewellery 

Assoc. Prof. Rıfat Akyel - Contrabass Artist, Academic, Orchestra Coordinator 

Sertaç Ersayın - Global Design and Creative Economy Professional, YEKON President, ETMK President

14:45 - 15:30 | Communication and Marketing Trends: Essential Tips

Moderated by David Brough - Editor, Jewellery Outlook

Speaker: Shohista Turdiyeva - Founder and the Editor-in-Chief of Jewellery Pursuer

Renu Choudhary - Gem and Jewellery Consultant & Storyteller

Friday, April 3
13:30 - 14:15 | Support Worth Its Weight in Gold: Value-Driven Collaborations on the Path to Branding

Moderated by Aylin Gözen - Curator & Co-Founder of Art for Jewellery, Marketing Consultant

Speaker: Gülbeyaz Yetkin - Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Emel Group

• Discover the latest jewelry trends and social media strategies 
• Network with industry leaders and influencers
• Learn about sustainable practices in jewelry craftsmanship
• Be Inspired by female entrepreneurs making waves in the industry