The Zimbabwe Gemstones Conference and Fair is an important one-time event organized by the Zimbabwe School of Mines, taking place at the Rainbow Towers Hotel and Conference Centre in Harare, Zimbabwe. This pivotal event, designed to catalyze the transformation of Zimbabwe's gemstone industry, will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders including miners, cutters, traders, researchers, policy-makers, and investors from across Africa and beyond. The event is set to address critical challenges faced by the industry, such as the lack of technical expertise, market access, funding, and the need for supportive industry regulations. The event aims to foster knowledge exchange, showcase innovations across the gemstone value chain, expand market access, review legal frameworks, and promote sustainable mining practices.