08/20/2025
WJA PHILADELPHIA MEMBERS!
We encourage you to apply for this awesome opportunity presented by the WJA Foundation.
Application period is open now to September 5th, 2025.
Selected attendees will be notified by September 19th.
The WJA Foundation invites rising professionals in the jewelry and watch industry to apply for the Emerging Executive Leadership Roundtable, a curated, in-person event designed to accelerate your path to senior leadership.
Through immersive sessions on strategic networking, persuasive communication, and future-focused leadership, this high-impact experience equips participants with actionable tools, meaningful connections, and a renewed sense of purpose.
To ensure a meaningful, high-impact experience, a select group of applicants will be chosen by a jury of industry professionals. This intimate format allows for deep engagement, one-on-one access to mentors and leaders, and a collaborative environment focused on real connection and actionable growth.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered, applicants must:
⢠Have a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the jewelry or watch industry
⢠Be available to attend the full-day event in person on October 21, 2025, in New York City (9AM â 5PM)
⢠Acknowledge that travel and accommodations are not provided by the WJA Foundation or Womenâs Jewelry Assocation**
**Travel and accommodations are not provided by WJA Foundation nor Womenâs Jewelry Association BUT your Philadelphia chapter will pledge $100 towards the travel expense for any current Philadelphia member(s) who are selected and attend the Roundtable (confirmation of attendance will be required).
If you have questions about this grant, please email us at: [email protected]