The 4th Annual Bench Jewelers Conference & Expo is heading your way Buffalo-nians! Held at the Adam's Mark Hotel this coming April, this event looks huge and a good chance for those who have been thinking about stepping into the professional end of jewelry to see what's what.

You can find out details from the B.W. Simon web site, but here's a little to tempt you:

The fourth annual Bench Jewelers Conference & Expo will be held April 26th - 29th, 2007 in Buffalo NY, and will include Seminars, Demonstrations, Networking Opportunities, and an Exhibitor Show.

Pre-Conference Seminars start off the event on Thursday afternoon, April 26th. Jewelers attending these seminars can choose from Advanced Stonesetting, Advanced Laser welding, or Jewelry Photography.

An all-day Educational Conference will be held on Friday April 23rd. This will include Seminars, Bench Demonstrations, Networking Opportunities, Discussion Groups, Meals and MORE! The heart of the Bench Jewelers Conference seminars is the experience and knowledge of the instructors. Our experts help beginners learn the basics they need and show more experienced jewelers how to polish their skills and learn new techniques. Our seminars help jump-start your creativity and motivate you to accomplish your goals. Numerous seminars are offered through out the conference as well as General Sessions conducted by Andrea Hill, Brad Simon, and Steve Satow.

Then on Saturday and Sunday April 28th & 29th a Suppliers Expo will highlight the weekend. The Supplier's Expo showcases all the suppliers of tools & equipment, finding companies, refiners, casting houses, diamond & stone dealers, Laser Welders, CAD programs and more. EVERYTHING A BENCH JEWELER NEEDS IS HERE!

In addition there will be numerous demonstrations and seminars held on the Show Floor and tours to a refiner throughout the weekend. A Gala Reception will be held on Saturday night including the Price Is Right Game with many prizes to be won by those attending.

Bench Jewelers Conference & Expo will be held at the Adam's Mark Hotel Special Room Rates are available for Conference attendees and includes FREE shuttle between the airport and hotel and FREE Parking. A small parking fee will be charged to those attendees not staying at the Adams Mark Hotel. To book your hotel room call the hotel directly and tell them you are attending the Bench Jewelers Conference & Expo or log onto: http://www.BWSimon.com/Conference

Bench Jewelers Conference & Expo is open to all Bench Jewelers including Professional and Serious Hobbyist. Admission to the Exhibit Floor on Saturday & Sunday is FREE with advanced registration or $10 at the door. A nominal fee will be charged for the Educational Conference on Friday and for all Meals during the weekend.

Perhaps the most valuable component of the Conference & Expo is getting the chance to spend time with people just like you who love to make and repair jewelry. All activities during this event will be directed toward the Bench Jeweler, Making This The One Show In 2007 That You Don't Want To Miss.

Bench Jewelers Conference & Expo is presented by Bench Media, Publisher of E-BENCH, BENCH Magazine, and BENCH VISION. For More Information log onto:
www.BWSimon.com/Conference