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As a part of the curriculum, IIG organised a two–days factory visit tour to Surat for the students. Students had an opportunity to visit jewellery manufacturing factory of Shish Jewels Pvt Ltd and Golden Carat (SRK), Diamond manufacturing unit of Finestar Jewellery & Diamonds Pvt Ltd over two days.

Hosted annually by Anglo American Platinum, Metal Concentrators and Platinum Guild International (PGI) India, PlatAfrica is aimed at showcasing South African jewellery manufacturing and design talent as well as building a local pipeline of talent in the industry.  Professional artisans, apprentices and students are eligible to enter, compete and hone their skills.

The International Institute of Gemology (IIG Surat), the renowned educational institution in the gems and jewellery industry since 1965, is collaborating with Finestar Educational Institute. Also, Rahul Desai, CEO of IIG, has been appointed as the Executive Director of Education for Finestar Educational Institute (Division of Santoktara Jain Charitable Trust).

There were more than 20000 Trade Visitors, of which 800 + were International Visitors from 60 countries, including the USA, Canada, UK, Hong Kong, Middle East, Europe, Bangladesh, Nepal, Russia, Thailand, and Egypt had visited the show. 2500 + stalls and 1300 + Exhibitors spread over 6 Halls.