Celebrated jewellery designer Alex Monroe joins journalist and author Rachael Taylor for an intimate conversation reflecting on his time in the creative industries, as he celebrates the 40th anniversary of his brand in 2026. Rather than offering a prescriptive formula for success, Alex will share some of the hard-won lessons that have shaped his career, from the fundamentals that remain as relevant today as ever, to the shifts in mindset that have helped his practice and fine jewellery brand thrive through a changing industry.

Aimed at jewellers, makers, creative entrepreneurs and fans of Alex’s designs, the conversation will explore the value of doing good work, finding a genuine point of difference, building meaningful connections and understanding profit as a force for sustainable growth. Alex will also discuss the importance of protecting your own creative voice rather than chasing trends, and of championing jewellers as artists and craftspeople in an increasingly commercial world.

An honest and insightful look at what it takes to build a distinctive creative business – and sustain it for 40 years.

Event Details

🗓️ Thursday 24th September, 2026

🕠 9.30am-10.30am (BST)

📍 Goldsmiths’ Fair, Goldsmiths’ Hall, Foster Lane, London, EC2V 6BN