AGSxGIA Converge - call for poster abstracts

The Converge taking place from September 7 to 10, 2025

 

Gemologists and other scientists are invited to submit poster presentation abstracts for consideration as part of Converge, the singular gem and jewelry event that combines the unique expertise of the American Gem Society (AGS) and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), taking place from September 7 to 10, 2025, in Carlsbad, CA.    

Converge brings together GIA's (Gemological Institute of America) innovative gemological research and industry-leading education with American Gem Society’s (AGS) professional development and opportunities to connect, helping gem and jewelry professionals embrace change, navigate uncertainty and uncover new opportunities for continued success. 

Submitted abstracts must fall into one of the conference’s research themes and will be reviewed for appropriateness and scientific merit; 1: Gemology – the evolving science of gems, 2: Diamonds – geology, characterization, evaluation, sources, treatments, 3: Colored Stones – formation, identification, treatment localities, 4: Pearls – sources, identification, treatments & 5: Instruments, New Technologies and Techniques. 

 

Abstracts for the poster session may be submitted to posters@gia.edu by June 16, 2025. All abstracts should include; A: Title of the proposed poster presentation, B: Name, affiliation, mailing address, telephone number and e-mail address of the presenter, C: The conference theme for which the abstract is intended, D: Brief summary of the research (about 400 words) & D: One figure or table (optional).

 

Notification of acceptance will be sent by July 1. Presenters will be provided with an easel and foamboard 44 in. tall × 91 in. wide (111.76 × 231.14 cm) for their posters. Depending on the number of accepted abstracts, posters may rotate during the three-day event. Poster presenters must register for at least one day of Converge. Registered with ConvergeEvent or any of the institute- GIA, AGS. 





 









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