2024 Pawn Expo

What is included in a conference pass?

Full Conference Registration - All sessions on the agenda, all receptions: 1 ticket to the Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, breakfast and breaks on Tuesday. Welcome Reception on the Expo Floor on Tuesday, 1 ticket to the Gala Dinner, access to the Exhibit Hall including lunch and coffee breaks on Wednesday and Brunch on Thursday

Exhibit Hall Only Registration – Access to the Exhibit Hall, including the Tuesday Welcome Reception and lunch on Wednesday and Brunch on Thursday as well as coffee breaks on Wednesday and Thursday. NO SESSIONS are included with this ticket.

Guest Ticket – Admission to the Welcome Reception on the exhibit hall floor on Tuesday and the Gala Dinner on Wednesday

Who is eligible to attend?

Attendance at the NPA Pawn Expo is open to any owner or designated employee of a pawn store. Manufacturers, suppliers, or distributors that do not own/operate a pawn store must purchase an exhibit booth to participate in the convention.

Members attending who are not the primary contact in the NPA membership records (store employees, partners, etc.) may be asked to provide documentation of employment from the pawn store or partner relationship (pay stub, W2, or K1).

Non Member Requirements
Non-members must provide a copy of their pawn license, documentation of employment at the pawn store or partner relationship (pay stub, W2, or K1) which is required to be uploaded during the registration process. Questions can be sent to amy@nationalpawnbrokers.org.

No one under the age of 16 years old will be permitted to attend Pawn Expo, including the Trade Show.

Name badges must be worn for identification and admittance into all Pawn Expo functions. Lost or stolen badges must be reported to NPA staff or convention security immediately.

Need to confirm your membership?
Please contact Amy Kehoe at amy@nationalpawnbrokers.org or at 817-337-8830 ext 1.

Select a registrant type

Member

Non-Member

Exhibitor Member

Exhibitor Non-Member

Team of 5 or more - Member

Team of 5 or more - Non-Member

Select your package

Expo Only Pass (NO SESSIONS or Gala)

Evening Event Guest Pass (2 Events)

Combo Guest Ticket + Expo Only Pass

Add on GIA Sessions

Select session	Name	Time
Monday, July 22, 2024
NPA Board of Directors Meeting	NPA Board of Directors Meeting	8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Convention Registration	Convention Registration	8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
	GIA Understanding a Diamonds Value ($35.00) Sold Out Add me to the waitlist	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
	GIA Identifying Diamond Simulants ($35.00) Sold Out Add me to the waitlist	12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Industry Insight: Industry Best Practices” – Presented by Pawnshop Consulting Group, LLC	Industry Insight: Industry Best Practices” – Presented by Pawnshop Consulting Group, LLC	1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Industry Insights: Current Trends & State of the Jewelry Industry” Presented by Bluestone Trading Company, Inc	Industry Insights: Current Trends & State of the Jewelry Industry” Presented by Bluestone Trading Company, Inc	1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Industry Insights: “Lab Grown Diamonds: Facts and Fears” – Presented by Yehuda	Industry Insights: “Lab Grown Diamonds: Facts and Fears” – Presented by Yehuda	1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
The Jewelry Exchange Sponsored by GIA	The Jewelry Exchange Sponsored by GIA	2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Industry Insights: Pawn Shop Popular Training Topics” – Presented by PawnTrain	Industry Insights: Pawn Shop Popular Training Topics” – Presented by PawnTrain	2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
Industry Insight: How To Increase Jewelry Sales Through Better Display Techniques” – Presented by Box Brokers Group	Industry Insight: How To Increase Jewelry Sales Through Better Display Techniques” – Presented by Box Brokers Group	2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
Industry Insight: Solutions to Industry Challenges” Presented by Gemological Institute of America (GIA	Industry Insight: Solutions to Industry Challenges” Presented by Gemological Institute of America (GIA	2:10 PM - 3:00 PM
	GIA Identifying Diamond Treatments ($35.00) Sold Out Add me to the waitlist	3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Industry Insight: Testing Precious Metals at the Pawn Counter” – Presented by United Precious Metal Refining	Industry Insight: Testing Precious Metals at the Pawn Counter” – Presented by United Precious Metal Refining	3:20 PM - 4:10 PM
Industry Insight: The Future of Pawnbroking: Mobile, Ecommerce, and AI in Action” – Presented by Bravo Store Systems	Industry Insight: The Future of Pawnbroking: Mobile, Ecommerce, and AI in Action” – Presented by Bravo Store Systems	3:20 PM - 4:10 PM
Industry Insight: Exit Strategy Consulting” – Presented by Stallcup Group	Industry Insight: Exit Strategy Consulting” – Presented by Stallcup Group	3:20 PM - 4:10 PM
Industry Insight: Taking a Deep Dive Into Risk Management Solutions” Presented by JM Insurance Agency Partners	Industry Insight: Taking a Deep Dive Into Risk Management Solutions” Presented by JM Insurance Agency Partners	4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
Industry Insight: Data-Driven Decisions: Optimizing Your Pawn Business with Analytics” Presented by Bravo Store Systems	Industry Insight: Data-Driven Decisions: Optimizing Your Pawn Business with Analytics” Presented by Bravo Store Systems	4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
Industry Insight: Authenticity is Everything: Leveraging Your First & Last(ing) Impression with the Luxury Customer” Presented by Entrupy	Industry Insight: Authenticity is Everything: Leveraging Your First & Last(ing) Impression with the Luxury Customer” Presented by Entrupy	4:30 PM - 5:20 PM
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Exhibitor Setup	Exhibitor Setup	8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Convention Registration	Convention Registration	8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Breakout Session – Retaining Quality Pawn Customers – Panel Discussion	Breakout Session – Retaining Quality Pawn Customers – Panel Discussion	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Breakout Session – Store Layout & Merchandising	Breakout Session – Store Layout & Merchandising	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon Sponsored by Marshall & Sterling	Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon Sponsored by Marshall & Sterling	11:45 AM - 1:20 PM
Breakout Session: Giving Back Will Get You More – Tyler Wilson	Breakout Session: Giving Back Will Get You More – Tyler Wilson	1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Breakout Session: Retaining & Engaging Quality Employees: A Fresh Perspective – NPA Young Professionals Panel Discussion	Breakout Session: Retaining & Engaging Quality Employees: A Fresh Perspective – NPA Young Professionals Panel Discussion	1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Breakout Session – Firearms Panel	Breakout Session – Firearms Panel	2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Breakout Session – Profit or Pitfall? Choices That Build (or Break) Your Business	Breakout Session – Profit or Pitfall? Choices That Build (or Break) Your Business	2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Team GRC: State of the Nation (Interactive Discussion with Q&A)	Team GRC: State of the Nation (Interactive Discussion with Q&A)	4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Grand Opening Welcome Reception (Exhibit Hall)	Grand Opening Welcome Reception (Exhibit Hall)	5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Continental Breakfast	Continental Breakfast	8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
Convention Registration	Convention Registration	8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Peer Group Roundtable Session (All attendees welcome)	Peer Group Roundtable Session (All attendees welcome)	9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Exhibit Hall Opens	Exhibit Hall Opens	10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall	Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall	10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall	Lunch in the Exhibit Hall	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
First Timers Meet and Greet - NPA Booth	First Timers Meet and Greet - NPA Booth	1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall	Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall	3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Young Professional Reception	Young Professional Reception	6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
NPA Annual Gala & Auction	NPA Annual Gala & Auction	7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Convention Registration	Convention Registration	8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Breakout Session: “Enhancing Security and Compliance in the Pawn Industry” – FBI Insights	Breakout Session: “Enhancing Security and Compliance in the Pawn Industry” – FBI Insights	9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Exhibit Hall Opens	Exhibit Hall Opens	10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Vendor Love Brunch – Exhibit Hall	Vendor Love Brunch – Exhibit Hall	10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Exhibitor Breakdown	Exhibitor Breakdown	12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Legends Unleashed – Panel Discussion to include: Michael Mack, Bob Moulton, Sam Shocket & Nick Fulton with Jerry Whitehead as Moderator	Legends Unleashed – Panel Discussion to include: Michael Mack, Bob Moulton, Sam Shocket & Nick Fulton with Jerry Whitehead as Moderator	12:45 PM - 2:30 PM