De Beers Group in collaboration with the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Green Technology and Energy Security will today on 2 December, 2020  launch the inaugural virtual Diamond Impact Week (DIW 2020), focusing on Recovery, Rejuvenation and Growth.

His Excellency Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi will officially launch the virtual DIW2020.

The DIW2020 will offer a variety of concise, relevant, impactful and thought provoking forums that will discuss the impact of COVID- 19 on the Diamond industry and how various key diamond value chain stakeholders can further collaborate towards a better and sustainable response to ensure full recovery and growth for the future post the global pandemic.

The various activations to be delivered under the DIW2020 target different industry players such as Governments leaders, diamond industry leaders, trade and consumer specialists from around the world, Youth, Women in Business and the community. Some of the activations to be delivered in the DIW2020 include the W Summit, a conversation for women in business, the Youth Entrepreneurship studio as well as Leadership webinars with key industry players including the 10/10 Webinar, a discussion with diamond jewellery designers from across the world.