The {{8th Dubai City of Gold Conference}} will be held on {{13th November 2011}} featuring high-powered presentations from leading industry experts in the gold bullion, jewellery and diamond industries. This annual global event, organised by the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group, is expected to unveil new varieties of gold including new colours, purple and blue, as well as new gold effects and composites.%% With the price of gold reaching an all-time high over the last few months the industry will be eager to find out what the future holds for the gold and jewellery market.%% The impact of the price-hike can be very visibly seen this festive season in India. At a time when people indulge in purchasing more gold than ever for auspicious and investment reasons, shops nationwide that are usually extremely busy are still half full of gold. Business no doubt has become slow, due to the increase and volatility in prices. %% The Dubai City of Gold Conference will undoubtedly address some of these concerns with specific attention given to new research and development techniques which are likely to influence the gold and jewellery markets in the near future. New casting processes and production techniques are likely to attract great interest. %%