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The 70th Annual CAPA Convention and Exhibition offers timely topics that speak to your pawnshop, addressing issues that directly affect you and your employees. Make plans NOW to join us in San Diego!
We’ve lowered full convention registration rates for the CAPA 70th Annual Convention & Exposition in San Diego!
Full registration still includes all educational sessions, exhibit hall access, breakfasts, lunches, and the Welcome Reception. Register now to take advantage of the new rates!
SATURDAY EVENING CRAB FEED
Saturday, October 3
$200 per person
Join fellow CAPA members for an unforgettable night on the marina at the Sheraton San Diego Resort. Enjoy steamed snow crab clusters with all the fixings, live entertainment, and a full bar under the evening sky—while supporting CAPA’s advocacy, education, and programs for California’s pawnbrokers.
CAPA will also feature amazing auction items, so be sure to attend!
Tentative Menu Highlights
Starters: New England Clam Chowder & Mixed Garden Salad
Main: Steamed Snow Crab Clusters with drawn butter, lemon, cocktail sauce & rémoulade
Sides: Garlic roasted potatoes, corn on the cob, green beans almondine, coleslaw & Hawaiian rolls
Dessert: Warm Apple Crisp with vanilla whipped cream & caramel sauce
Add the Crab Feed when you register for the 70th Annual CAPA Convention & Exhibition!
GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (GIA) TOUR
Exclusive Friday Experience: Tour the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Friday, October 2
Go beyond the ordinary with a guided tour of the GIA School of Gemology and Jewelry Arts. Step inside classrooms for an up-close look at the science and artistry behind the world’s most stunning gems, led by expert GIA instructors. Explore the Richard T. Liddicoat Gemological Library and Information Center—one of the most comprehensive collections of gemological knowledge in the world. Cap off your visit by touring the GIA Museum’s extraordinary exhibits, then connect with fellow attendees over lunch on the beautiful Oceanview Terrace overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
This exclusive experience is available as an add-on to your convention registration. Space is limited, so don’t wait.
Add the GIA Tour when you register!
GENERAL PROGRAM OF EVENTS
Agenda
Continuing Education
California pawnshop licensees need approved continuing education to renew. CAPA’s 70th Annual Convention and Exhibition, October 2–4, 2026 at the Sheraton San Diego Resort, is the place to earn those credits while you network with peers, gem buyers, and industry partners.
10:00am – 4:00pm GIA Tour (1 Unit)
8:00am – 9:00am Early Risers Education – “The First 60 Seconds: Stress-Testing Your Pawn Shop’s Cameras, Alarms and Access Control” with Dan Fishbach & Brian Parsons, SmartConnect L.A., Inc. (1 Unit)
2:30pm – 4:00pm Pawnbroker Lessons Learned with Phillip Mastagni – Employers and Managers Only (1 Unit)
8:00am – 9:00am Top 10 Ways to Stay Out of Court with the California Employer’s Association, Astrid Servin – Employers and Managers Only (1 Unit)
11:00am – 12:00pm CA State & Federal Compliance 301, Dave Griffith, AML Gurus (1 Unit)
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Exhibitors and Sponsors
The CAPA 2026 Annual Convention and Exposition is designed to provide a platform for education, information, and networking opportunities.
Please note: Diamond Booths for this event are sold out.
JOIN US AT THE SHERATON SAN DIEGO RESORT
Hotel information
The host hotel for convention attendees is the Sheraton San Diego Resort.
Be sure to make your reservations by September 9, 2026. Please note the hotel is subject to sell out prior to that date so don’t wait!