The 41st World Diamond Congress returns to Singapore from 12-15 July 2026, moving to the iconic PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay hotel, the very same venue where the diamond industry first gathered in Singapore nearly four decades ago.
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore
Back to Where It Once Began
As the Organising Committee of the 41st World Diamond Congress finalises preparations, they have announced that the Congress venue has been moved from Marina Bay Sands to the iconic, eco-chic PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay hotel.
“This venue offers a more intimate, sophisticated, and beautifully sustainable setting for our discussions, and the true magic of this move lies in a remarkable piece of shared history,” said DES President and Congress Organising Committee Chair, Fabio Cascapera.
In 1988, members of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) gathered in Singapore for the very first time, at the 24th World Diamond Congress. It was a milestone event that firmly placed the region on the global diamond map, sparking decades of growth and partnership. That historic first Singapore congress was held in the exact same venue, then known as the Marina Mandarin.
The 24th World Diamond Congress in Singapore, 1988, held at the Marina Mandarin (now PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay)
“Returning to this foundational site after nearly four decades bridges the rich heritage of our industry with the bold future we are building today. In 1988, we laid down roots here. This July, we return to the very same halls to tackle new global challenges, forge new partnerships, and create a brilliant new chapter of history,” Cascapera concluded.
Congress Details
| Venue | PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore (Atrium Ballroom) |
| Address | 6 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039594 |
| Dates | 12-15 July 2026 |
| Welcome Reception | 12 July, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM at Sands Expo & Convention Centre (Level 1, Marina Bay Sands) |
Following the opening event, all main congress sessions will take place at the PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay.
About the World Diamond Congress
The World Diamond Congress is the diamond industry’s foremost global gathering, held biennially by the WFDB and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA). It brings together the global diamond and jewellery industry’s leadership to reflect on the significant challenges and many changes of recent years, and to shape what comes next.
The 2026 World Diamond Congress will be held in synergy with the Singapore International Jewelry Expo (SIJE). This strategic co-location creates a unique environment that blends high-level industry discourse with direct exposure to exceptional jewellery, gemstones, and timepieces, alongside collectors, buyers, and influencers from around the world.
Group Registration Offer
Register five full-paying delegates and receive an exclusive 10% discount on your total registration. Email the organisers to receive your exclusive promo code.
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Register and Book
For more information, registration, and accommodation bookings, visit www.worlddiamondcongress.com
For enquiries, email worlddiamondcongress@thetriumph.com
Source: World Diamond Congress / TGI Singapore Pte Ltd