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Attendee Information
Effective January 1, 2026, all existing pawnshop licensees seeking renewal must complete eight hours of Continuing education (CE) approved by the California Pawnbroker Education Council. Good news for CAPA members: This required education will be included as part of your membership - with four hours available at the CAPA Spring Conference!
So many diamond and gem dealers come to our conferences. Bring them your stones and have them compete; shop around! You'll go home knowing you got the best deal.
Exhibit hall with vendors eager to make you the best deal including special private exhibit booths for our diamond and gem buyers.
Up-to-the-minute details on important strategic legislative efforts in process... these efforts will enhance your business opportunities and your association in ways that will prepare us for the future.
Up to 4 hours of Pawnbroker accredited education
Program is subject to change. Final schedule with topic and speakers to come.
CE= Continuing Education Credit
8:00 am - 12:00pm | Pawn Tour (Includes Transportation)
3:00pm - 6:00pm | Registration Open
5:30pm - 7:30pm | Welcome Reception
7:30am - 3:00pm | Registration Open
8:00am - 10:00am | Welcome Breakfast, Keynote Speaker
10:00am | Break with Exhibits
10:30am - 11:30am | General Session (1 CE Hour)
11:30am - 1:30pm | Lunch with our Exhibitors
1:30pm - 2:30pm | General Session (1 CE Hour)
2:30pm - 3:30pm | General Session (1 CE Hour)
3:30pm - 4:30pm | Round Table Discussions
Exhibitor Information
The CAPA 2026 Spring Conference is designed to provide a platform for education, information, and networking opportunities.
What kind of products and/or services appeal to CAPA members?
Pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers are interested in things that will help them be successful - profession-al software and hardware, insurance, book resources, community resources, promotional items, retail display cases, investment strategies, business tools, shipping supplies, jewelry display and gift supplies, office supplies, internet merchandising and marketing information.
How does exhibiting at the CAPA conference benefit my business?
By exhibiting, you increase your visibility in the pawn and secondhand community in California. You will have direct exposure with your target audience and a chance to talk one-on-one with business decision makers who need your goods and services. This method is more personal and effective than a direct mail campaign or a cold call. We ensure that attendees have multiple opportunities to speak with you during the conference.
In what other ways will CAPA promote their vendors?
All contracted exhibitors and sponsors will be provided several promotional opportunities. Our quarterly newsletter will promote all exhibitors and sponsors prior to and after the conference. Attendees will be provided a souvenir program book listing all exhibitors, sponsors and advertisers including product/service descriptions and contact information. Please see additional opportunities for sponsorship promotion below and on the next page.
If I am unable to attend the conference, can I still get my company's information to attendees?
Yes! CAPA has remote vendor opportunities. Each attendee is provided a complimentary tote bag that will contain conference information and the program book. Each vendor member will have the opportunity to promote their business via a full-page flyer, gift item or brochure insert. CAPA also has a quarterly newsletter in which vendors have a great opportunity for visibility with CAPA members.

Exhibitor, Sponsor and/or Advertiser for CAPA's 8th Spring Conference. Completed forms must be returned by April 3, 2026 with full payment for early discount. Please note that spaces may fill prior to the deadline. Exhibit space and sponsorship opportunities will be on a first-come, first-served basis with sponsors getting highest priority.
Important: Exhibiting opportunities are available to CAPA Vendor Members only! To become a member, contact Jacob Gray at 916-669-5322.
Hotel Information
Hyatt Regency San Francisco is at the center of the financial district with newly renovated guest rooms and suites offing a sophisticated urban-modernist haven in downtown with superb amenities for a dynamic stay near San Francisco's Embarcadero.
HYATT REGENCY EMBARCADERO
5 EMBARCADERO CTR, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111
HOTEL RATE
Rooms start at $229
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