The jewelry biz will descend on tech-centric, Starbucks-drinking Seattle April 8–10 for the annual AGS Conclave The American Gem Society (AGS) will host its annual Conclave event in Seattle April 8–10, featuring a lineup of top-notch speakers scheduled to lead sessions that respond to a raft of modern challenges jewelers, gemologists, and retailers are facing in 2019. Dan Thurmon, president of management consulting firm Motivation Works Inc., will kick off Conclave’s opening day with a lunch presentation focused on actions in business that inspire change. The event’s keynote speaker, Galen Emanuele, works with corporate teams to create profound shifts in how they communicate and perform—and at Conclave he’s ­expected to explain his concept of “Yes, and” as a way to boost efficiency and engagement in business. Steve Gutzler, a thought leader and speaker on leadership