ABOUT GGCE

Championing

Africa's Gold

& Gemstone Future

The Gold & Gemstone Conference & Exhibition is Africa's most focused
industry platform for the gold, gemstone and jewelry ecosystem.

OUR STORY

What is GGCE?

The Lagos Gold and Gem Exhibition Conference, a proud subsidiary of Women in Mining Nigeria (WIMIN), is an annual event dedicated to celebrating and promoting the rich heritage of gold and gemstone mining in Nigeria. Our mission is to empower women in the mining sector — showcasing their achievements, fostering connections, and driving innovation.

At the heart of the conference is a commitment to supporting women in mining as envisioned in the African Mining Vision — a high-policy document implemented by the African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC) in partnership with AWIMA. We bring together industry leaders, artisans, entrepreneurs and enthusiasts from around the world to exchange knowledge, explore new opportunities, and celebrate the contributions of women to mining and jewelry-making.
With over 3,000 members across 23 states, WIMIN leads advocacy for accountability, sustainability and gender equity — connected to an expansive network spanning International Women in Mining, AWIMA and Women in Mining of West Africa. Join us to be inspired, gain new insights, and contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable industry for generations to come.

OUR MISSION

Why we exist

Showcase Women's Contributions

Elevating the critical role women play across the mining and jewelry value chain in Africa.

Foster Collaboration

Creating genuine connections between miners, designers, buyers, investors and government bodies.

Drive Innovation

Introducing new design techniques, technology and business models to African jewelry makers.

Connect Globally

Linking African stakeholders to international markets, buyers and export opportunities.

OUR VALUES

Accountability & Integrity

Every initiative is anchored in transparency, good governance and the highest standards of professional conduct.
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Exhibition

50+ exhibitors showcasing handcrafted jewelry, raw gemstones, mining equipment and African artisanship. Discover, source and buy directly.

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Masterclasses

3-day intensive training covering gemology, benchwork, CAD design, branding, pricing and export strategy.

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Design Competition

The GGCE Jewelry Design Competition and Gemstone Cutting Competition — celebrating emerging designers and gemmologists.

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Fashion Runway

Bespoke gemstone-adorned collections showcasing African artisans and the GGCE vision of Jewelrynomics on the runway.

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B2B Networking

Structured networking with miners, investors, buyers, exporters and artisans.