About this Event
Card Conservation Convention 2026
The first-ever convention dedicated to trading card conservation, restoration, and grading education is coming to Las Vegas!
Join us on June 19, 2026 for a full day of expert panels, hands-on workshops, networking, and an exclusive Trade Night session. This event is held the day before Collect-a-con weekend (not affiliated with this event) at the LVCC right next door to this event.
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SCHEDULE
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Expert Panel Sessions
- Card restoration techniques (cleaning, indents, bends, edge work, crease repairs)
- Flipping Strategies (vending, ebay, buying, selling, what to look for in a fixable card)
- Grading demystified (what graders look for, common myths, maximizing value)
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch & Networking
Included with your ticket! Connect with fellow collectors and speakers.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Hands-On Workshop
- Live Restoration Demo — Watch experts demonstrate professional techniques on real cards
- SPECIAL GUEST (Will be speaking on how to make great content & go viral)
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Q&A From Audience
- Grading Clinic — Bring your questions (or your cards) and get expert advice
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Giovanni's Outro
- Magnum Opus — A presentation to bring it altogether for what the future holds for card restoration artistans.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Trade Night & Socialize
Open trading session! Bring your binders, want lists, and best deals. Get first access to trades before Collect-a-con opens the next day. Cash bar will be open for drinks. Music, giveaways, and suprises.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
All panel sessions & workshops
Lunch (dietary options available)
All-day beverages (coffee, tea, water, soda)
Access to Trade Night
Networking with industry experts & collectors
Special gift
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WHY ATTEND?
Learn from the best — Industry experts, grading experts, and top restoration creators
Network with your community — Meet fellow collectors and dealers face-to-face
Early trading advantage — Make deals before Collect-a-con opens
First-of-its-kind — Be part of the inaugural event shaping the future of card conservation
Fun — We are going to have a BLAST!
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LOCATION
WestGate which is VERY close to the Las Vegas Convention Center — perfect for Collect-a-con attendees (June 20-21)
Book your room at the west gate using this discount link: https://book.passkey.com/go/SGCAC6
Circus Circus & Downtown Las Vegas is a good option for budget seekers.
Enter the front entrance and take a right. Follow the signs for the convention center.
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QUESTIONS?
Email: [email protected]
STAY CONNECTED
- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Psek8vHSN2
- Website: https://cardconservation.com/wiki/CCC_2026
- IG/YT/TikTok: @PokeMasterCenter
- Podcast: Cardboard Alchemists
Year 1 is intentionally small and focused. If we do this right, this is the start of something much bigger. See you in Vegas!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, United States
USD 58.67 to USD 463.43
