Colleagues, Forwarding on behalf of Dona Dirlam. Please reach out to her for additional information. This year the symposium will honor Prof. George Rossman for his many contributions to the study of gems and minerals. Twentieth Sinkankas Symposium: Gems & Minerals of Burma (Myanmar) Registration is now open. Early bird rate applies through April 3rd, 2026. Last day to register is April 24, 2026. (No on-site registration.) Register online at: https://sinkankassymposium20.eventbrite.com This year's symposium is sponsored by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and the Geo-Literary Society. It will be held on April 25, 2026 at GIA's world headquarters in Carlsbad, California. The theme of the Twentieth Sinkankas Symposium is Gems & Minerals of Burma (Myanmar). The one-day event features 10 speakers on topics related to one of the most storied gem-producing regions of the world. This year's event and proceedings are dedicated to Professor George R. Rossman. Space is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration includes one complimentary copy of the printed proceedings, morning and afternoon refreshments, and box lunch on-site. A reception in the GIA rotunda follows. The venue also features an exhibition of "Temples & Treasures of Southern Asia" and booksellers will have specialty publications on gem and minerals available for purchase. Sinkankas Symposium Publications 2026 Printed proceedings for the 2026 symposium volume and back issues may be pre-ordered online through April 8, 2026 directly from the authorized print house/distributor, DPI Direct, in Poway, California. Orders ship on or about May 19, 2026. Order online at https://sinkankas.dpidirect.com/ === end text === [cid:7C863425-215A-45BB-A2ED-FD17D494901E][cid:165656D4-8B00-4EAA-AB0D-ED20F05D17D4] Sent from my iPhone