JCK Las Vegas, the jewelry industry's largest and show in North America, wrapped up its 2019 edition with a few lists and summaries.
This year's JCK Las Vegas show hosted 2,200 exhibitors and some 30,000 industry professionals, including over 13,000 approved, who arrived from more than 100 different countries in the world. The JCK show featured designers and manufacturers, innovative technology and security, as well as exclusive new products and newly created neighborhoods, in "a one-stop shopping and educational experience all under one roof."
This year's edition marked the return to the renovated Sands Expo Convention Center & The Venetian, covering 1.2 million square feet of exhibition space.
"The new location, show enhancements and updated technology drove positive energy and increased business connections," says Sarin Bachmann, Event Vice President, JCK & Luxury. "We provided exciting must-see offerings in direct response to our loyal participant's feedback and to industry research. We were thrilled to hear we were considered the 'fun' show! The park themed d?? (C)cor, jewelry focused instagrammable moments, exciting evening events and a daytime DJ all added to the positive vibe. The show floor was packed and there was great buzz about everything taking place and all that our exhibitors had to offer. We are proud to bring the entire industry together, with new products, trends, technologies, as well as opportunities for education, networking and fun, all under one roof."
JCK Las Vegas 2019 held over 70 events, from networking to education, including the JCK Talks series, which once again offered the opportunity for peer-to-peer discussions and learning opportunities with enhanced programming based on timely topics, and unique In-Store experience activations to inspire creative ways to drive customer engagement. JCK Talks introduced a sold-out half-day intensive Social Media Boot Camp for jewelry retailers and other business owners. Powered in partnership with The Smithee Group - industry consultants focused on helping businesses succeed in today's digital age.