Network, Collaborate, & Be Inspired
Pawn Expo’s agenda features 3 full days of excitement and engagement, including insights from our industry partners, interactive panel discussions, exhibitor product demonstrations, and most importantly, networking. You will have opportunities to explore exhibitor booths, discover the latest innovations, and connect with like-minded pawn professionals.
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
NPA Board of Directors Meeting
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Convention Registration
Registration
9:00 am – 9:50 am
Industry Insights
Presented by: Bluestone Trading Company, Inc.
9:00 am – 9:50 am
Industry Insights
9:00 am – 9:50 am
Industry Insights
10:10 am – 11:00 am
Industry Insights
Presented by: Stallcup Group, Inc., Exit-Strategy Consultant
10:10 am – 11:00 am
Industry Insights
Presented by: GIA®
10:10 am – 11:00 am
Industry Insights
Presented by: The Watch Register
11:20 am – 12:10 pm
Industry Insights
Presented by: Pawn One Trading LLC
11:20 am – 12:10 pm
Industry Insights
Presented by: Box Brokers Group
11:20 am – 12:10 pm
Industry Insights
Presented by: Yehuda
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Jewelry Exchange
1:10 pm – 2:00 pm
Industry Insights
Presented by: Pawnshop Consulting Group LLC
1:10 pm – 2:00 pm
Industry Insights
Presented by: Bravo Store Systems
1:10 pm – 2:00 pm
Industry Insights
2:20 pm – 3:10 pm
Industry Insights
Presented by: Armslist.com
2:20 pm – 3:10 pm
Industry Insights
Presented by: United Precious Metal Refining, Inc. (UPMR)
2:20 pm – 3:10 pm
Industry Insights
3:30 pm – 4:20 pm
Industry Insights
3:30 pm – 4:20 pm
Industry Insights
3:30 pm – 4:20 pm
Industry Insights
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Capitol Club Dinner
9:00 pm -11:00 pm
Welcome Mixer with Karaoke (Cash Bars)
7:30 am – 7:30 pm
Convention Registration
Registration
7:45 am – 8:30 am
Continental Breakfast
Vendome Foyer
7:30 am – 3:30 pm
Exhibitor Set-Up
Exhibit Hall
8:00 am – 8:45 am
State of the Nation – Government Relations Team
Vendome BC
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Jewelry Exchange
Champagne 1/2
10:00 am – 10:15 am
Coffee Break
10:20 am – 11:10 am
Breakout Session: Live Selling to Move Pawn Shop Inventory
Presented by Natalee Peppitt
Versailles 1/2
10:20 am – 11:10 am
Breakout Session: Firearms Market: What Pawn Brokers Need to Know
Presented by: Johnny Whiteside, John Bocker, Chelsea Burnett, Pierce Rainey
Versailles 3/4
11:20 am – 12:10 pm
Breakout Session: Turning Color Into Cash: Best Practices for Pawnbrokers
Presented by: Moris Adato
Versailles 1/2
11:20 am – 12:10 pm
Breakout Session: Inside the Peer Groups: Two Years of Real-World Lessons
Presented By: NPA Peer Group Leaders
Versailles 3/4
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon
Exhibitors Welcome
2:20 pm – 3:20 pm
Breakout Session: Seen, Known, Trusted: Community Engagement Redefines Pawn
Presented by: Rob Barnett, Beth and Adam Anundi
Versailles 3/4
2:20 pm – 3:20 pm
Breakout Session: AI Made Simple – A Practical Introduction for Pawn Brokers
Versailles 1/2
3:30 pm
Exhibit Hall Opens
Exhibit Hall
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Grand Opening Welcome Reception
Exhibit Hall Open
Exhibit Hall
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Convention Registration
Registration
8:00 am – 8:45 am
Continental Breakfast
Versailles Foyer
8:30 am – 10:00 am
Table Topic Sessions
Versailles 3/4
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Opens
Versailles 3/4
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch
Exhibit Hall
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Sponsor Prize Drawings
Exhibit Hall
4:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Closes
Exhibit Hall
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Breakout Session: Sneakers in Pawn: Turning Hype into High Margin
Presented by Ed Best
Versailles 1/2
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Breakout Session: AI in Practice – What Pawn Brokers Are Learning So Far – Interactive Discussion
Versailles 3/4
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Young Professionals Reception
Champagne 1/2
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
NPA Annual Gala & Auction
Vendome BC
A huge thank-you to our amazing sponsors! Your support powers this year’s expo and helps us bring innovation, inspiration, and connection to life. We couldn’t do it without you!
David H. Fell & Company
United Precious Metal Refining, Inc. (UPMR)
Yehuda Company
Rapaport Group