The {{Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council}} of India (GJEPC) will be organizing the first ever {{International Colored Gemstone Mines to Market Conference}} on the 2-3 of November 2011 in {{Jaipur}}.%% The two day conference will witness experts from various countries assemble and discuss the various aspects involved in the global colored Gemstone trade. The Mines to Market for Colored Gemstones is a step towards consolidating India as a Global Brand and reinforcing India’s position as the global hub for colored Gemstones.%% This year, GJEPC has confirmed the following list of speaker who will broadly cover topics relating every aspect of colour stone trade from mining & geology, enhancements, treatments & other researches to branding & marketing, logistic & finance among others. The conference will be moderated by industry expert & gem explorer,{{Yianni Melas}}. The list of eminent speakers includes:%% 1. {{ Robert Weldon}}- one of world’s best photographers on gems, GIA California$$ 2. {{Bill Larson}} -Geologist and owner of Pala Gems, USA$$ 3. {{Federico Barlocher}}- Gem Trade Italy and expert on Burma$$ 4. {{Richard Hughes}}-author of ruby and sapphire book, director of mining in Laos, Australia$$ 5. {{George Shen}}- leading expert on China and renowned Gemologist$$ 6. {{Odulio Moura}}-best Geologist in Brasil and buyer for wild company in Germany$$ 7. {{Vincent Pardeau}}-GIA Thailand, famous gem explorer$$ 8. {{Steve Benett}}- owner Gems.tv in UK$$ 9. {{Wilawan Atichat}}- Director Thai Gemological Institute$$ 10. {{Glenn Lehrer-Master}} American Gem carver cutter and artist$$ 11. {{Peter Lyckberg}}-one of world’s best geologists on Russia and Afghanistan, Sweden$$ 12. {{Shaltiel Cohen}}- worlds best cutter and consultant for setting up cutting factories, Zamrot$$ 13. {{Jeffry Wang Chi Ming}}-CEO of Magfrey, one of China’s largest jewelry factories HK S.E listed$$ 14. {{John & Mark Saul}}- father and son. Legendary Geologist and Miners in Africa$$ 15. {{Ian Harebottle}}, Gemfields$$ 16. {{Abdulai Gounassi}}, Grizzly Emeralds$$ 17. {{Edward Boehm}}, leading Geologist from USA$$ 18. {{Helmut Zimmerman}}%% In an attempt to balance the ambience of seminars & conferences, GJEPC plans to host three nights of culture & cuisine backed with classical music, folk & fusion band & sound & light show from Jaipur giving the event a true Indian touch.