The National Gem and Jewelry Testing Centre (NGTC) and the Gem and Jewelry Association of China (GAC), the two most important official bodies of gem and jewelry trade in China decided to host the ICA congress along with Department of Commerce of Hunan Province and Changsha Municipal People’s Government. The decision was taken by all parties at a meeting in Beijing, China on March 29.

Each of the hosts further the importance of the ICA congress at Changsha. NGTC and GAC will reinstate the continuous long history of cooperation in promoting colored gemstone in China. GAC is bringing its extensive media platforms such as “GAC News” and “China Gems” magazine to the congress. NGTC will invite famous scholars and specialist in the industry as congress speakers to discuss the current colored gemstone market potential and trends in China. In addition, they will also invite major Chinese gemological testing centers and laboratories as well as prominent business communities to attend the congress and the show.