The American Gem Trade Association unveiled its educational seminar for AGTA GemFair Tucson. During the six-day event, Feb. 4-9, 2004, at Tucson’s Convention Center, buyers and exhibitors can participate in more than 30 free seminars.

The educational seminar schedule at this year’s AGTA GemFair Tucson allows attendees to connect with industry’s elite and discover where the latest trends are leading the industry. The educational program offers a dynamic environment of influential leaders to deliver thought-provoking knowledge and insights on various topics, including from how to buy at Tucson, productivity at the bench, a preview of the PATRIOT Act, and how to market color. Speakers include, Richard Drucker, Gemworld International, Inc.-The Guide, Kenneth Scarratt, AGTA Gemological Testing Center, Gary Roskin, JCK, Douglas K. Hucker, American Gem Trade Association, and Mark Moeller, R.F. Moeller, St. Paul, Minn.

A detailed description of each seminar can be found at on the AGTA Web site at www.agta.org. Attendees may also call the AGTA registration hotline (800-879-6259) and request the information be faxed to them.

JCK