February 5, 2025

2025 AGA Tucson Gemological Conference and Gala

Learn by day and dance the night away with AGA in 2025. The AGA Gemological Conference is THE place to meet in Tucson, where gemologists worldwide unite to gain knowledge and share experiences.

Illuminating the industry

2025 Conference Speakers

Hear from the brightest minds in gemology, bringing forward fresh perspectives and cutting-edge knowledge.
Emmanuel Fritsch, PhD, GG, hFGA

From UV Lamp to Spectroscopy: How to get the most out of your luminescence equipment

Emmanuel Fritsch headshot.
Brecken Branstrator, GIA GG

The Role of the Gemologist-Journalist: Gathering and Fact-Checking Information

Brecken Branstrator headshot.
Hanco Zwaan, PHD, FGA

News from the Netherlands Gem Laboratory

Hanco Zwaan headshot.
Sharrie Woodring, GIA GG, FGA

Diamond Grading: Technological Advancements and Lab Insights

Sharrie Woodring headshot.
Jean-Pierre Jutras, B.Sc Honors Geology, P. Geology

Nephrite Jade: Gifts from an evolving and enduring earth

Jean Pierre Jutras headshot.

2025 Agenda

Discover the latest advancements in gemology from industry leaders, covering everything from luminescence to diamond grading.

  • AGA Conference: Check-in

    February 5, 2025
    8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

    Check-in, Continental breakfast, networking opportunity

  • AGA Conference

    February 5, 2025
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    Stellar gemological presentations, deli lunch, networking & vendor tables. 

    MORNING SESSION

    • 8:40 AM – Featured Presentation 1
    • 9:45 AM – Featured Presentation 2
    • 10:45 AM – Coffee & Vendor Break (30 minutes)
    • 11:15 AM – Featured Presentation 3

    LUNCH

    • 12:15 PM (1 hour 15 mins)

    AFTERNOON SESSION

    • 1:40 PM – Featured Presentation 4
    • 2:45 PM – To be announced
    • 3:30 PM – Coffee & Vendor Break (20 minutes)
    • 3:50 PM – Featured Presentation 5
    • 5:00 PM – Close conference
  • AGA Gala: Check-in

    February 5, 2025
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Check-in, networking, hosted cocktails & photos

  • AGA Gala

    February 5, 2025
    7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    • Dinner, Dancing, & Award Ceremony.
    • Enjoy dinner with friends and a cocktail on us.
    • Bid on an incredible selection of donated items in the silent auction.
    • Join gemological colleagues as we celebrate 25 years of the Bonanno Award and the presentation of the 2024 Antonio C. Bonanno Award for Excellence in Gemology.
    • Dance, dance, dance!