JCK has promoted Jennifer Hopf (pictured) to event director of its industry-leading annual show in Las Vegas.

Hopf has worked for the JCK show for the past three years, on attendee acquisition and event management. She previously held management positions with Pandora, Links of London, and the RealReal.

She reports to Sarin Bachmann, senior vice president of the jewelry portfolio of events and brands at RX U.S., which includes the JCK, Luxury, and JIS shows as well as media outlets JCK magazine and JCKonline. Bachmann also oversees the JCK Industry Fund and serves on various advisory boards.

Under Bachmann’s leadership, Meghan Margewicz serves as event director of Luxury, and Sara McDonough directs the JIS events in Miami Beach.

The 2026 edition of JCK will take place from Friday, May 29, to Monday, June 1, at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.

In a statement, Bachmann said, “JCK has always been more than a show. It’s about bringing the entire industry together in one place, and JCK is the most important place to do it.

“Having the right team in place is what continues to drive JCK’s success, and I am confident that Jen is the perfect choice as JCK’s event director. Along with our incredible team’s dedication, and us working closely together, JCK will continue to inspire and empower the jewelry community in new and exciting ways.”

In the same statement, Hopf said, “I am honored and excited to step into the role with a show rich in history that means so much to our global jewelry community. My prior industry experience on the exhibitor side gives me a unique perspective on the value JCK delivers. I look forward to continuing to work alongside Sarin and our incredible jewelry team to create an exceptional experience for everyone involved.”