“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 60th IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show will be held on 30 September - 03 October 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, September 30
12:00 - 12:30 | Art For Jewellery Opening

12:30 - 13:15 | New Formulas for Retail Sales and Growth, New Opportunities

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

Speaker: Hakan Sezgin – Chairman of the Board of So Chic / Sezgin Group 

Kerim Güzeliş - Chairman of the Board of Ariş Diamond

13:30 - 14:15 | Adapting to Market Volatility in the Jewellery Industry

Moderated by David Brough - Editor and Publisher, Jewellery Outlook

Speaker: Mehmet Tolga Didinen - CEO of Garanti Gold Refinery 

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

Thursday, October 1
11:00 - 12:15 | WGSN Trend Seminar - S/S 2027 Jewellery Trends
Speaker: Erdinç Karataş - Strategic Account Director, WGSN EMEA

13:00 - 13:45 | The Jewelry of Tomorrow: From Trends to New Possibilities 

Speaker: Laura Inghirami - Founder of Donna Jewel 

13:45 - 14:45 | Mentorship Moment with Laura Inghirami

Speaker: Laura Inghirami - Founder of Donna Jewel

15:00- 15:45 | Ethics and Sustainability in the Jewellery Sector: Open Dialogue with Youth

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

Speaker: Alyssa Fontaine - Responsible Jewellery Council, Head of European Development 

Lecturer Remzi ÖZTEKİN - Gaziantep University, Technical Sciences Vocational School, Department of Handicrafts, Jewelry and Jewelry Design Program

Friday, October 2
13:30 - 14:15 | Tips On How To Market Natural Diamond Jewelry Effectively

Moderated by David Brough - Editor and Publisher, Jewellery Outlook

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

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

• 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