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August 2026

Saturday (timezone: US/Eastern)

13 tracks

	BenchFusion Blue Stage	BenchFusion Red Stage	BenchFusion Green Stage
10:00 AM	From Setup to Setting: A Hands-On Approach to Laser Pave Andreas Argentinis, President at Dynami International	The Art of Granulation: Precision, Heat Control, and Advanced Bench Practice Kathy Kinev from Jewel Creations Inc	Incorporating the Art of Engraving Into Your Work Melissa Muir from Melissa Muir Metalsmith



11:00 AM
	The Business of Platinum: Practical Bench Skills that Drive Sales Jenny Luker (Platinum Guild International USA), Josh Helmich (Helmich Luxury Group)	Built on Repair: Turning Shop Reality into Competitive Edge Joel Conrad from Repar Jewelry	Jewelry Through Time: Identifying Eras, Styles, and Motifs Gail Brett Levine from National Association of Jewelry Appraisers


12:00 PM



1:00 PM



2:00 PM	Advanced Laser Welding Techniques: Expanding Possibilities in Manufacturing, Repair, and Restoration Adam Kasson & Matt Lang from Gesswein	It Was Fine When I Dropped It Off: Liability Prevention for Jewelry Businesses Hunter Brooks from Specialty Casting	Demystifying the Making of White Gold Stock Jason Chandler, Owner at Portland Jewelry Academy



3:00 PM
	Jobs We Should Have Refused Joel Conrad, Kyle Sharos	Designing & Engineering the Unexpected Mark Davis, Owner at MARK DAVIS UNIVERSAL LTD CO	Transforming Handmade Gold Stock into a Custom Solitaire Shank Jason Chandler, Founder at Portland Jewelry Academy


4:00 PM

		60 Ideas in 60 Minutes! Andreas Argentinis, Joel Conrad, Melissa Muir, Michelle Pajak-Reynolds, Mike Magee

5:00 PM

23

August 2026

Sunday (timezone: US/Eastern)

13 tracks

	BenchFusion Blue Stage	BenchFusion Red Stage	BenchFusion Green Stage
10:00 AM	Handle With Care: The Jeweler's Guide to Great Customer Experiences Kyle Sharos, Owner at Olde World Jewelers	Custom, Repairs, and Customer Stones: The Liability Traps Every Jeweler Should Know Hunter Brooks from Specialty Casting	The Fundamentals of Pulse Arc Welding Melissa Muir, Owner at Melissa Muir Metalsmith



11:00 AM
	Integrating Traditional Bench Skills and CAD CAM Frieder Lauer from Frieder Lauer	Metal Testing with XRF: From Identifying Elements to Analyzing Results Mike Magee from Gemological Institute of America	Understanding the Jeweler's Divider: Precision Marking Exercises for Bench Jewelers Jason Chandler, Owner at Portland Jewelry Academy


12:00 PM



1:00 PM



2:00 PM	The Genie in the Shop: I Get By with a Little Help from AI Andreas Argentinis, President at MetalPressions \| Dynami International	Drawing for Jewelers: Designing from Stone to Setting Remy Rotenier, Owner at Remy Rotenier, Inc.	Must-Have Tools for the Bench: A Panel Presentation Frieder Lauer, Kyle Sharos, Melissa Muir, Moderated by Elesa Dillon



3:00 PM
	Beyond the Jewelry: Creative Collaboration for Editorial and Fashion Productions Michelle Pajak-Reynolds from Michelle Pajak-Reynolds		Jewelry Finishing: From Traditional Techniques to Emerging Technologies Melissa Muir, Owner at Melissa Muir Metalsmith


4:00 PM

	Worldbuilding for Jewelry Designers: Constructing Your Creative Universe Michelle Pajak-Reynolds from Michelle Pajak-Reynolds	Best Tool Modifications Ever!

5:00 PM