CII Gems & Jewellery Conference 2025

Future Forward: Innovation & Sustainability of Indian Jewellery

Friday, 28 November 2025 | Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi.

Plenary IV – Transforming Jewellery Trends: Future of Jewellery with AI & Innovation

• Global design trends and consumer preferences, new trends in retailing in the growing arena of luxury shopping, styling, designing, wearables, new world of luxury – hotels to resorts and beyond
• AI & Innovation-powered jewellery revolution
• Design Disruption, Smart jewellery, Intersecting with Innovation, Future of Design
• Collaboration with design institutes and new-age designers
• Omnichannel retail and digital branding, Storytelling for new age craftsmanship

MODERATOR: Mr Amit Sharma

Chief Operating Officer

SVAR Media Network & SVAR Fine Jewelry

PANELISTS:

Mr Rahul Desai

Director

International Institute of Gemology – India

Ms Toranj Mehta

Vice President

De Beers India

Ms Rupa Dutta

Distinguished Fellow, Chintan Research

Foundation, Former Principal Adviser, Ministry of

Commerce, Govt of India.

Mr Manoj Jha

Managing Director

Kamakhya Jewels

MR. RAHUL DESAI
DIRECTOR
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GEMOLOGY – INDIA

Rahul Desai is a respected career expert, educator, and columnist who has shaped countless successful journeys in the gem and jewellery industry. As the CEO of the International Institute of Gemology (IIG), he empowers aspiring professionals with high-quality education, industry insight, and strategic career guidance.

Rahul has conducted specialised training programs for corporate clients worldwide, including international sessions in Turkey. His programs blend technical knowledge with business acumen, equipping professionals to excel in the evolving gemstone sector. A dedicated mentor and career coach, Rahul is known for his personalised counselling and for transforming ambitions into achievements. Under his leadership, IIG has earned major honours such as the GJTCI Excellence Award (2021), Best Educational Institute at the India Bullion & Jewellery Awards (2022), and recognitions at the National Jewellery Awards and The Artisan Jewellery Awards.