The 2016 American Gem Society Conclave is coming to the nation’s capital April 13–16, and if you’re looking to get educated on the jewelry industry’s most salient issues, you won’t want to miss it. The four-day event—at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City hotel—features keynote speakers former secretary of state Colin Powell, Shawn Achor (aka the “Happiness Guru”), military hero Marcus Luttrell, and management expert Joel Zeff. Plus, Peter Sheahan and Doug Lipp will address attendees on change and leadership, respectively. Beyond Conclave’s always-anticipated pep talks and inspirational speeches, expect a full roster of educational offerings, such as seminars by JCK’s news director, Rob Bates, who will speak about millennials, and senior editor Emili Vesilind, who will dish on the future of retail. Jewelers of America will again stage a fashion show reflecting cu