Founded in 1976, the International Precious Metals Institute, with over 600 members world-wide, is the preeminent trade association for the precious metals industry. Through our annual international conference, regional and international chapters, working committees, seminars and webinars, IPMI provides an industry-wide platform to share relevant information on precious metals issues and topics while offering invaluable networking opportunities for its members. Through the International Precious Metals Educational and Scientific Foundation, we carry on our long-standing charitable mission of providing student awards, honoring institutional leadership, promoting science and technology, and attracting a new generation of trained professionals.