Informa Markets & MCH Group join forces to create a new international stage at Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair – April 2027

Informa Markets and MCH Group – two of the world’s powerhouses in global trade events – are collaborating for the first time. Informa Markets operates the world’s leading B2B network for the jewellery industry and organises flagship events, including JGW (Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong). MCH Group brings over a century of experience and has created some of the world’s most influential cultural platforms, including Art Basel. Together, they are creating Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair: A new international stage where Asia, Europe and the wider global industry come together. It’s a place where new connections are forged, where industrial and commercial ecosystems converge annually and where the jewellery and watch industries have an intercontinental gathering designed around their current realities and needs.

Margaret Ma Connolly, President and CEO of Informa Markets in Asia, says, “Partnering with MCH Group was a natural choice. Both of our organisations are leaders in creating platforms where business thrives and meaningful connections are made. Together, we are building a global event that responds to the industry’s evolving needs while celebrating the diversity that makes it so dynamic.”

Celine Lau, Director of Jewellery Fairs at Informa Markets, adds: “We go where the market needs us most and where we can create genuine value. Sourcing has never been more complex. Buyers are looking for trusted partners who truly understand the challenges they face. Basilia bridges that gap by directly connecting buyers with specialised suppliers who bring authentic expertise and fresh perspectives. This is particularly important as we now serve a far broader and more diverse audience – from independent retailers to emerging markets across Europe and beyond.”

Andrea Zappia, CEO ad interim of MCH Group, comments: “Basilia is a platform designed around the future of the jewellery and watch industries and their evolving needs. By combining Informa Markets’ global reach and deep understanding of the industrial ecosystem with MCH Group’s expertise in creating world-class event platforms, we are establishing in Basel a new kind of international stage – one conceived from the outset to connect supply and demand across continents. Together, we bring the scale, expertise and credibility required to build something truly global from day one. We are excited about what we are building together.”