Yearly gathering of the European Watchmaking Associations held in Pforzheim
The annual conference of the European watch associations EUROTempus and Comité Permanent de l’Horlogerie Européenne (CPHE) took place in [location] on Thursday and Friday, with industry experts and stakeholders gathering to discuss pressing issues and shape the future of European watchmaking.
During the event, key figures in the industry presented on a variety of topics, including market trends, digital transformation, sustainability, and the economic outlook for the watch industry. Technical workshops and panel discussions delved into advanced watch technologies, regulatory challenges, and collaborative strategies to maintain Europe's competitive edge.
One of the highlights of the conference was the announcement of Ornamenta 2024, a cultural festival dedicated to jewelry, watches, and gemstones, which will be held in Pforzheim, Germany in 2024. The festival aims to showcase the best of European watch and jewelry craftsmanship, with a focus on innovation, education, and networking opportunities.
The city of Pforzheim, with its rich tradition in horology, will host the festival, which is expected to attract manufacturers, retailers, designers, and experts from across Europe and beyond. Visitors can look forward to a broad display of watches, presentations on current industry challenges, and opportunities to discover new suppliers and technologies.
The upcoming Ornamenta 2024 is seen as an important platform for European watch and jewelry professionals to connect, exchange knowledge, and foster business growth. It is expected to strengthen connections between different sectors of the industry and promote Europe’s heritage and innovation in timepieces and fine jewelry.
In addition to the conference and Ornamenta 2024, attendees were given the opportunity to visit the Institute for Strategic Technology and Precious Metals, led by Prof. Dr. Carlo Burkhardt, and participate in a city tour that culminated at the Leopoldplatz, where the planned sundial for the Ornamenta 2024 festival will be presented.
The conference was hosted by the Federal Association of Jewellery, Watches, Silverware and Related Industries e.V. (BVSU), based in Pforzheim. The BVSU president, Uwe Staib, welcomed conference guests at Hochschule Pforzheim on the second day.
Due to the upcoming Ornamenta in 2024, the conference venue was moved from Switzerland to Germany in 2022. CPHE president Mario Peserico chaired the discussions on these topics, with Yves Bugmann, president of the Swiss watch association (FH), taking over the presidency of the European watch association from Mario Peserico for the next two years.
For more information on Ornamenta 2024, including exact dates and registration details, please stay tuned for updates as the event approaches.
Despite the conference focusing on the European watch industry, conversations extended to related sectors, with discussions on lifestyle, fashion-and-beauty, home-and-garden, and technology. The announcement of Ornamenta 2024, a festival centered around jewelry, watches, and gemstones, is expected to highlight Europe's competence in these fields, providing a platform for collaboration and innovation in diverse domains.
