Organizers
Alok Kala
Alok Kala is a revered figure in the global gem and jewellery community, bringing over four decades of leadership in publishing, industry advocacy, and knowledge building. Based in Jaipur, he is the Editor and Publisher of the Gem and Jewellery Information Centre, and spearheads esteemed publications including Diamond World, Journal of Gem & Jewellery Industry, and Indian Jeweller (IJ).
Since the early 1980s, he has been a driving force behind Diamond World — one of Asia’s oldest and most respected diamond and jewellery trade publications — and has expanded his publishing footprint with several industry reference standards including the Diamond Handbook of India, Diamond Handbook of Surat, Coloured Gemstones Handbook of India, and IJ Jewellery Sourcing Directory.
A passionate advocate for design innovation, Alok Kala established the IJ Jewellers Choice Design Awards in 2010, now regarded as one of India's most prestigious design recognition platforms.
Committed to the international growth of India’s gem and jewellery sector, he is a regular delegate at key global events including the World Federation of Diamond Bourses Congress, International Coloured Gemstone Congress, and major exhibitions across Israel, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Bangkok, the USA, Europe, and beyond.
Beyond publishing, Alok Kala contributes meaningfully to the community, serving as Patron of the Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital & Research Centre and engaging actively with leading industry bodies such as the All India Gems & Jewellery Trade Federation. His work has been recognised by institutions such as the Indian Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) and the Gem & Jewellery Trade Council of India.
Through his visionary stewardship, Alok Kala has played a pivotal role in shaping the narrative, growth, and global standing of India’s gem and jewellery industry.
Arpit Kala
Publisher, Indian Jeweller (IJ); Director, COUTURE India
Representing the third generation of leadership at Journal House Group, Arpit Kala has redefined the role of publishing and industry events in the Indian jewellery ecosystem with his sharp market insight and strategic innovation.
Joining the family business in 2008, Arpit anticipated the transformational shift to digital early and launched diamondworld.net — India's first comprehensive online diamond marketplace — evolving it into a dynamic content platform delivering industry news, curated multimedia, and global inventory access.
In 2010, he founded Indian Jeweller (IJ) Magazine, a groundbreaking initiative aimed specifically at India's rapidly modernising jewellery sector. Under the IJ brand, he has spearheaded several landmark initiatives:
IJ Design Awards — India’s premier jewellery design competition, now celebrating its 15th year in 2025, honouring creativity and craftsmanship.
IJ Knowledge Forum — A pioneering platform bringing together industry thought leaders for high-impact discussions, trends analysis, and innovation sharing at major trade shows.
Recognising the need for a curated, design-forward B2B exhibition, Arpit launched COUTURE India in 2016 — an exclusive, invitation-only trade show that has rapidly become the benchmark for boutique exhibitions in India. Expanding swiftly, COUTURE India now hosts annual editions in New Delhi and Hyderabad, catering to the North and South luxury retail markets.
Driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and industry collaboration, Arpit Kala continues to lead Journal House Group into a new era of influence — positioning the company, and its platforms, at the heart of India’s contemporary jewellery revolution.