The World Diamond Council (WDC) is inviting participants at the JCK Show in Las Vegas to a panel presentation on the efforts underway to resolve current challenges to the Kimberley Process. The event also will cover the implementation of the WDC's System of Warranties.

The panel, entitled "Diamond Dialogue: The Challenges of a Robust Kimberly Process," will take place on Thursday, June 2, 1:30pm-2:45pm in the Tradewinds AB room at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.

Panel members include civil rights activist and co-president of the board of the Diamond Empowerment Fund Dr. Benjamin Chavis; WDC President and CEO Eli Izhakoff; Jewelers of America CEO and Chairman of the Board of the Responsible Jewelry Council Matt Runci; Brand Brooks-Rubin, the US State Department's Conflict Diamond Negotiator; and a number of other key members of the jewelry and diamond trade.

Cecilia Gardner, President and CEO of the Jewelers Vigilance Council and General Counsel of the WDC, will serve as moderator.

Registration for the event is not required and places will be available on a first come basis. For more information please contact JVC at (212) 997-2002.