GGCE 2026 · LAGOS, NIGERIA

Theme:

African Women, Driving Africa's

Gold & Gemstone Economy

Catalyzing Investments, Innovation &
Global Competitiveness

WHAT AWAITS YOU

The Full Programme

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Conference

Keynotes and panels from global leaders in gold, gemstones, mining policy and sustainable development across Africa.

02

Exhibition

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

03

Masterclasses

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

04

Design Competition

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

05

Fashion Runway

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

06

B2B Networking

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

07

Investment Summit

Connecting investors, industry leaders and innovators to accelerate investment across Africa's gemstone and jewellery sector.

08

Youth Innovation & Engagement Programmes

Inspiring the next generation through innovation, mentorship, entrepreneurship and industry-focused skills development.

09

Girls 4 Mining(G4M) programmes

Empowering girls and young women with education, mentorship and opportunities in mining and the gemstone industry.

500+

ATTENDEES

100+

EXHIBITORS

3

DAYS

10+

COUNTRIES

GGCE 2026 · 24th -26th , november 2026 · Grand Ballroom, Lagos Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria

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