2026 Spring Education Schedule

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Without the Overwhelm

AI is everywhere right now. It’s in headlines, in daily operations, yet most business owners feel more pressure than clarity. This session is designed to simplify the conversation. Led by a 25+ year jewelry industry veteran, attendees will leave with practical methods for evaluating AI tools (and a list of the speaker’s favorites!), clear first steps that will streamline operations, guardrails to protect brand position and client trust, and a leadership mindset shift from reactive to intentional.

How Digital Manufacturing is Redefining Modern Jewelry Production

As shops navigate persistent labor shortages, compressed lead times, and rising metal costs, the need for smarter, more efficient production strategies has never been greater. FlashForge wax printing technology delivers exceptional surface quality, helping reduce finishing time while lowering post-processing labor.

This session is designed to help manufacturers understand where the industry is heading and how the right technology can create a measurable competitive advantage.

Complimentary LIVE Painting! 

Have your official JA New York show bag emblazoned with a design of your choosing. In-demand, live water colorist, Mollie Fox from Mollie Fox Studios will be at JA New York to turn the moment into an heirloom!*

*One (1) item per person, first come first served

Curate Less, Run Lean: Why Merchandising and Operations Must Move Together

 In today’s market, more inventory is not a strategy, it is a liability. Rising gold costs, tighter margins, and shifting consumer demand have exposed a hard truth: over-assortment slows turn, buries best sellers, strains cash flow, and creates operational chaos. This session will explore how the most profitable jewelry businesses are shifting from “more” to “smarter” and provide actionable insights for increasing profitability, reducing errors and protecting margins.

How Digital Manufacturing is Redefining Modern Jewelry Production

As shops navigate persistent labor shortages, compressed lead times, and rising metal costs, the need for smarter, more efficient production strategies has never been greater. FlashForge wax printing technology delivers exceptional surface quality, helping reduce finishing time while lowering post-processing labor.

This session is designed to help manufacturers understand where the industry is heading and how the right technology can create a measurable competitive advantage.

Complimentary LIVE Painting! 

Have your official JA New York show bag emblazoned with a design of your choosing. In-demand, live water colorist, Mollie Fox from Mollie Fox Studios will be at JA New York to turn the moment into an heirloom!*

*One (1) item per person, first come first served