Join us in person for three days of inspiration, hands-on learning, and meaningful connection with fellow jewelry designers.
For jewelry designers at any stage, each season brings its own challenges, new ideas, and shifting customer expectations. That variety is part of what makes this industry exciting and it’s also why it’s so valuable to step away from time to time and reconnect with the creative energy that started your journey.
Our Gemvision® Virtual Summit has always helped keep our community connected, but we also know how much designers thrive on real-time interaction, hands-on learning, and the kind of energy that only happens when we gather in person. There’s a certain momentum that builds when designers share the same space, ask questions together, and learn side by side.
That’s why this year, we’re hosting our Gemvision® Symposium in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana — a city known for its culture, creativity, food, music, and vibrant atmosphere. It’s the perfect place to learn during the day and enjoy an unforgettable experience in the evenings.
We invite you to invest in an opportunity that brings together designers, CAD artists, custom specialists, and educators for three days of creativity, collaboration, and skill‑building unlike anything we’ve offered before.
Why You Should Attend
Staying ahead in jewelry design means staying connected to the ideas, techniques, and people who move the industry forward. Our 2026 Gemvision® Symposium gives you the space to step out of your routine and focus on learning in a deeper, more meaningful way. Here, you can explore the tools and digital manufacturing processes you rely on each day with guidance from the experts who know them best.
Whether you want to sharpen your CAD precision, streamline your custom design workflow, or simply expand your capabilities, this event is designed with your goals in mind. You’ll have the opportunity to learn in real time, ask questions as you go, and watch new approaches take shape in a hands‑on setting.
Along with the professional value, attending also gives you the chance to enjoy the culture and character of New Orleans, Louisiana. All attendees are encouraged to extend their trip or explore the city’s food, music, and art scenes after sessions wrap up for the day. While the heart of the event is about growing your craft and connecting with your peers, the location adds an extra layer of inspiration to your experience.
What You’ll Experience
From the moment you arrive, you’ll step into a space designed for you to explore, experiment, and grow without distraction. Hands‑on workshops will give you the chance to dive deeper into techniques you’ve always wanted to refine, whether that’s building cleaner parametric models, mastering organic shapes, or improving multi‑stone layouts. You’ll also see Gemvision® software and digital manufacturing tools demonstrated live, giving you a clear and exclusive view of how the newest features can support real design workflows.
Throughout the symposium, you’ll learn directly from the Gemvision and Stuller teams. These are the people who understand the software inside and out, who work with designers every day, and who recognize the challenges and goals that come with custom jewelry creation.
Between sessions, you’ll also have the chance to meet and connect with peers on processes or techniques, leading to some of the most valuable takeaways that you can bring directly into your daily work.
What’s New and Exciting for 2026
This year’s symposium includes several exciting additions designed to elevate your skills and spark new inspiration. One of the biggest highlights is an exclusive sneak peek at the next version of MatrixGold®, which will be shown for the first time only to attendees. You’ll see upcoming tools, capabilities, and enhancements before they’re announced anywhere else.
These features will be demonstrated by the experts who helped develop them, giving you valuable insight into how and why these tools were created and how to incorporate them into your workflow.
You can also expect deep‑dive sessions into specific skill building, such as parametric design, workflow optimization, rendering techniques, and helpful strategies for digital manufacturing. Over three days, you’ll have the flexibility to choose the sessions that best fit your design focus and the areas where you want to keep growing.
The Gemvision Design Awards
As part of this new in‑person symposium experience, we’re also introducing the Gemvision® Design Awards, a celebration of creativity and technical excellence within our design community. This competition invites you to bring your strongest ideas and most thoughtful designs forward.
Submissions are open until March 6, 2026, and winners will be celebrated live during the event.
Categories include
Best in Show for excellence across design, technique, and rendering.
Best Render for most visually compelling presentation.
Technical Merit for precision and advanced modeling.
CounterSketch® Category for standout CounterSketch designs.
People’s Choice Award for designs selected by fellow attendees.
If you’re interested in entering, all the details you need to submit your design are just a click away.
Event Essentials
The 2026 Gemvision® Symposium will take place April 12–14, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Your registration includes access to all sessions, hands-on demonstrations, expert-led panels, and scheduled meals throughout the three-day event.
You can explore the full schedule, view session highlights, and secure your spot by visiting the official registration page.
Connect. Create. Lead.
The 2026 Gemvision® Symposium is designed to support your growth as a designer by giving you the space to focus on your craft and reconnect with what inspires you. Over three days, you’ll learn from experts, explore new tools, and spend time with a community that understands the artistry and intention behind every design you create.
Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to experience all that New Orleans has to offer — a city filled with music, culture, and creativity around every corner. It’s the perfect setting to spark new ideas, recharge your passion, and experience something memorable.
We hope you’ll join us this April for an experience that will energize your next chapter in jewelry design. We can’t wait to see what you’ll create next.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Beau Vallot
Senior Training Developer and Instructor
Beau is a senior training developer and instructor at Gemvision® with a decade of experience in software education. He leads the creation of engaging training programs and supports users as they build confidence and expertise. His passion for teaching is driven by helping customers reach that pivotal “click” moment.