(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK — The Plumb Club announced that the allotted retailer hotel room block with special pricing is filling at a rapid rate for Symposium ’25. Retailers who register for the event receive a formal registration and special room block link, once approved. One (1) free night of hotel accommodation (up to $300) is offered for attending retail jewelers.
The exclusive retailer-focused learning and networking day is being held on Thursday, March 13, 2025 by The Plumb Club, with partner JCK, and Jewelers Mutual as the founding sponsor. The event will coincide with “NY Jewelry Week” and will be located at City Winery, Pier 57 (25 11th Avenue).
The event program consists of seminars shaped by a retail advisory committee who input on some of the most important issues retailers are facing today. World-class speakers and topics were chosen to help retailers with these issues:
- Erica Keswin: Becoming a Great Human Leader in the Age of AI
- Paul Aaron: Jewelry’s Next Frontier: Unlocking AI for Innovation
- Chris Voss: Successful Communication Secrets from an FBI Hostage Negotiator
- Seth Mattison: Common Ground – Driving Growth Across the Generations
- Sheena Iyengar: Think Bigger: Make Meaningful Choices to Spark Innovation
- Frank Cespedes: Sales & Performance Management – Giving Effective Feedback
- Charles Duhigg: Super Communicators: The Power of Conversation and Hidden Language of Communication
Additionally, JCK’s Victoria Gomelsky will moderate a discussion panel consisting of selected retailers and suppliers on what is needed from each other to be successful and build mutually beneficial relationships. There will also be a facilitated breakout session following the morning’s keynote presentation.
Networking events will consist of a sumptuous buffet breakfast at 8am and an expansive lunch at noon. The day will culminate with a lavish cocktail reception complete with interactive info-tainment-driven wine tastings and cheese pairings with experienced expert sommeliers.
Retailers who wish to qualify for the event and remaining hotel room block should register their interest by filling out the information with this link.
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