Jewellery & Gem ASEAN Bangkok 2026 (JGAB 2026) has successfully concluded, marking another milestone achievement with 11,593 attendees from 80 countries worldwide. The four-day event has firmly established itself as a leading international trade platform and reinforced Thailand’s pivotal role as the central hub for the jewellery and gemstone industry in the ASEAN region.
High-Caliber Attendance Drives Business Success
The event attracted a distinguished audience of buyers, business professionals, and industry experts from across the globe. Over 55% of attendees were C-level executives and business owners, while 30% comprised distributors, importers-exporters, and jewellery designers. This high concentration of decision-makers underscores the event’s reputation as a premier destination for serious business opportunities and international networking.
World-Class Exhibition Showcases Industry Innovation
JGAB 2026 featured more than 400 leading companies from over 15 countries, presenting a comprehensive range of products and services spanning raw materials, cut gemstones, finished jewellery, manufacturing technology, and innovation. The diverse exhibition facilitated dynamic business negotiations and trade matching throughout the event.
Industry Leadership Perspective
“JGAB 2026 has been tremendously successful in both visitor numbers and event quality,” said Mr. Sornchai Numbunnam, General Manager of Informa Markets Thailand. “The continuous influx of international buyers reflects the global market’s confidence in ASEAN’s gemstone industry potential and Thailand’s role as a vital regional trade center.”
Strategic International Market Engagement
International buyers predominantly represented key growth markets including mainland China, India, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, and the Middle East. These strategic markets play crucial roles in the industry’s future expansion and provide tangible opportunities for Thai entrepreneurs to scale their businesses globally.
Beyond Commerce: Knowledge Exchange and Innovation
The event featured premium programming including The Gallery of Thai Silver, The Next Gem Contest, and the ASEAN Jewellery and Gem Summit 2026. These platforms facilitated knowledge exchange on market trends and innovations, significantly enhancing industry professionals’ capabilities and competitive positioning.
ASEAN Emerges as Global Jewelry Market Hub
The overwhelming response from domestic and international participants highlights ASEAN’s growing prominence as a global jewellery and gemstone market hub. This year’s success reinforces Thailand’s unique ability to seamlessly blend local craftsmanship with modern innovation, while opening new perspectives on growth opportunities in high-potential markets, particularly China and emerging secondary cities.
Looking Ahead: JGAB 2027
Building on this momentum, the organizers have announced that Jewellery & Gem ASEAN Bangkok will return May 17–20, 2027 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), Bangkok. The 2027 edition aims to fully establish the event as the “ASEAN Jewellery & Gemstone Sourcing Hub,” encompassing trade, networking, and regional supply chain connectivity to global markets.
The 2027 event will deliver enhanced experiences including:
Focus on contemporary design, sustainability, and technology-driven business practices The 2027 event will deliver enhanced experiences through elevated buyer quality and targeted business matching activities, expanded seminar platforms featuring industry thought leaders, dedicated innovation showcase zones, and a strategic focus on contemporary design, sustainability, and technology-driven business practices.
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