Collecting requires knowledge!

Lecture Program 2025

Sept 12, 2025

Under the motto “Collecting requires knowledge,” the Munich Show traditionally stands for the exchange and transfer of specialist knowledge. This year, you can once again look forward to exciting lectures and presentations by top-class speakers. In addition to in-depth insights into the special show topics, current developments in the industry will also be highlighted. Whether you are an industry expert or an interested beginner, the lecture area in Hall B6 offers the ideal opportunity to learn about the fascinating world of minerals, fossils, and gemstones directly and comprehensively.

Find the Lecture Area

Thursday, October 23

Time	Language	Speaker	Topic
11 am	German	Dr. Matthias Kranner Paleontologist, Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU)	Dinosaur mass grave discovered in Lower Franconia: 3D X-ray scans reveal skull remains of ten giant amphibians
11:30 am	German	Dieter Heinlein Meteorite expert at the German Aerospace Center (DLR)	New meteorite finds in Baden-Württemberg
12:00 pm	German	Bernhard Bruder Dipl.-Min. & Gem. (Feeg) Managing Director of the EPI – Institute for Gemstone Testing	Exotic stones in the jewelry trade
1:30 pm	German	Dr. Michaela Meier Curator for Mining and Resources at the German Museum of Masterpieces of Science and Technology	Earth Treasures - The hidden wealth of Europe
2:00 pm	German	Annegret Moser Jewelry Editorial Team, Insight Luxury – The Online Magazine for Watches & Jewelry	Storytelling about colored gemstones
3:30 pm	German	Walter von Holst Steinkreis Stuttgart, author, co-founder and honorary member of Steinheilkunde e. V.	A new understanding of healing stones! Minerals can be anything: sparkling jewels, industrial raw materials, medicinal ingredients, religious cult objects. An insight into modern stone healing.
4:00 pm	German		Award ceremony for the young designers jewelry competition “Young Designers Corner”

Friday, October 24

Time	Language	Speaker	Topic
10:00 am	German		Interview with the German Gemstone Queen
10:30 am	German	Nizar Ibrahim Senior Lecturer in Palaeontology at the University of Portsmouth, National Geographic Explorer, TED Fellow	Dinosaurs in the media – From “Walking with Dinosaurs” to Hollywood
11:00 am	German	Dr. Matthias Kranner Paleontologist, Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU)	Dinosaur mass grave discovered in Lower Franconia: 3D X-ray scans reveal skull remains of ten giant amphibians
11:30 am	German	Dieter Heinlein Meteorite expert at the German Aerospace Center (DLR)	New meteorite finds in Baden-Württemberg
12:00 pm	German	Bernhard Bruder Dipl.-Min. & Gem. (Feeg) Managing Director of the EPI – Institute for Gemstone Testing	Exotic stones in the jewelry trade
1:30 pm	German	Dr. Michaela Meier Curator for Mining and Resources at the German Museum of Masterpieces of Science and Technology	Earth Treasures - The hidden wealth of Europe
2:00 pm	German	Annegret Moser Jewelry Editorial Team, Insight Luxury – The Online Magazine for Watches & Jewelry	Storytelling about colored gemstones
3:30 pm	German	Walter von Holst Steinkreis Stuttgart, author, co-founder and honorary member of Steinheilkunde e. V.	A new understanding of healing stones! Minerals can be anything: sparkling jewels, industrial raw materials, medicinal ingredients, religious cult objects. An insight into modern stone healing.

Saturday, October 25

Time	Language	Speaker	Topic
10:00 am	German		Interview with the German Gemstone Queen
11:00 am	German	Dr. Roland Eichhorn Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU), Head of the Geological Service	Dinosaur mass grave discovered in Lower Franconia: 3D X-ray scans reveal skull remains of ten giant amphibians
11:30 am	German	Dieter Heinlein Meteorite expert at the German Aerospace Center (DLR)	New meteorite finds in Baden-Württemberg
12:00 pm	German	Bernhard Bruder Dipl.-Min. & Gem. (Feeg) Managing Director of the EPI – Institute for Gemstone Testing	Exotic stones in the jewelry trade
12:30 pm	German	Bettina Reiter Vice Chair of the Friends Association German Gemstone Route Association	The German Gemstone Route on the road with the Gemstone Queen – highlights of the region around Idar-Oberstein
1:30 pm	German	Dr. Michaela Meier Curator for Mining and Resources at the German Museum of Masterpieces of Science and Technology	Earth Treasures - The hidden wealth of Europe
2:00 pm	German	Annegret Moser Jewelry Editorial Team, Insight Luxury – The Online Magazine for Watches & Jewelry	Storytelling about colored gemstones
3:00 pm	German	Nizar Ibrahim Senior Lecturer in Palaeontology at the University of Portsmouth, National Geographic Explorer, TED Fellow	Dinosaurs in the media – From “Walking with Dinosaurs” to Hollywood
3:30 pm	German	Walter von Holst Steinkreis Stuttgart, author, co-founder and honorary member of Steinheilkunde e. V.	A new understanding of healing stones! Minerals can be anything: sparkling jewels, industrial raw materials, medicinal ingredients, religious cult objects. An insight into modern stone healing.

Sunday, October 26

Time	Language	Speaker	Topic
10:00 am	German		Interview with the German Gemstone Queen
10:30 am	German	Dr. Roland Eichhorn Bavarian State Office for the Environment (LfU), Head of the Geological Service	Dinosaur mass grave discovered in Lower Franconia: 3D X-ray scans reveal skull remains of ten giant amphibians
11:00 am	German		Award ceremony for the most beautiful collector's showcases
11:30 am	German	Dieter Heinlein Meteorite expert at the German Aerospace Center (DLR)	New meteorite finds in Baden-Württemberg
12:00 pm	German	Bernhard Bruder Dipl.-Min. & Gem. (Feeg) Managing Director of the EPI – Institute for Gemstone Testing	Exotic stones in the jewelry trade
1:30 pm	German	Dr. Michaela Meier Curator for Mining and Resources at the German Museum of Masterpieces of Science and Technology	Earth Treasures - The hidden wealth of Europe
2:00 pm	German	Annegret Moser Jewelry Editorial Team, Insight Luxury – The Online Magazine for Watches & Jewelry	Storytelling about colored gemstones
14:30	German		Award ceremony for the “European Open” faceting competition
15:30	German	Walter von Holst Steinkreis Stuttgart, author, co-founder and honorary member of Steinheilkunde e. V.	A new understanding of healing stones! Minerals can be anything: sparkling jewels, industrial raw materials, medicinal ingredients, religious cult objects. An insight into modern stone healing.