CCC 2026
Card Conservation Convention 2026
Overview
The Card Conservation Convention (CCC) is the first event dedicated exclusively to trading card conservation, restoration, and grading education. Designed for collectors, restorers, graders, and anyone passionate about preserving card history, CCC brings together industry experts, creators, and community members for a day of learning, trading, and connection.
Date: June 19, 2026
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada (venue details coming soon)
Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (or later)
What to Expect
Morning Sessions (9 AM – 12 PM)
Three expert-led presentations covering:
- Card Restoration Techniques — Cleaning, case swaps, and minor repairs
- Grading Demystified — What graders look for, common misconceptions, and how to maximize value
- Authentication & Market Trends — Spotting fakes, understanding provenance, and investment strategies
Each session is one hour with Q&A time built in.
Lunch & Networking (12 PM – 1 PM)
Included with your ticket! Break bread with fellow collectors, ask questions, and connect with speakers in a relaxed setting.
Afternoon Workshop (1 PM – 3 PM)
Choose your path:
- Live Restoration Demo — Watch experts demonstrate cleaning, case replacement, and minor conservation work on real cards
- Grading Clinic — Bring your cards (or just your questions) and get expert opinions on condition, grading potential, and submission strategy
Trade Night (3 PM – 6 PM+)
The day ends with an open trading session. Bring your binders, your want lists, and your best deals. This is your chance to buy, sell, and trade before Collect-a-con kicks off the next morning.
Who Should Attend?
- Card collectors looking to learn proper conservation techniques
- Restoration enthusiasts wanting to level up their skills
- Grading submitters who want to understand the process better
- Dealers & sellers who want to network and make early trades before Collect-a-con
- Anyone curious about the intersection of card collecting and preservation
Tickets
Tickets will be available in tiers:
| Tier | Price | What's Included |
|---|---|---|
| Super Early Bird | $59 | All sessions, lunch, workshop, trade night |
| Early Bird | $79 | All sessions, lunch, workshop, trade night |
| General Admission | $99 | All sessions, lunch, workshop, trade night |
| VIP | $149 | Everything above + reserved seating, meet-and-greet with speakers, early trade night access |
Tickets launch: Date TBD — join the waitlist below to be notified first.
Become a Sponsor
The Card Conservation Convention is the first event of its kind, bringing together a passionate, engaged community of collectors, restorers, and grading enthusiasts. Sponsoring CCC gives your brand direct access to decision-makers and influencers in the card conservation space — plus exposure to our 70k+ follower community across YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and podcast platforms.
Why Sponsor CCC?
- ✅ Niche, engaged audience — These aren't casual collectors. CCC attendees are actively investing in cards, restoration tools, grading services, and education.
- ✅ Content amplification — Your brand will be featured in pre-event promotions, day-of coverage, and post-event video recaps reaching 70k+ followers.
- ✅ First-mover advantage — Be part of the inaugural event and establish your brand as a leader in card conservation.
- ✅ Direct access — Meet your customers face-to-face in an intimate, focused setting.
Sponsorship Tiers
🏆 Title Sponsor – $5,000 (1 exclusive slot)
Example: "Card Conservation Convention 2026 presented by [Your Brand]"
Benefits:
- Naming rights — Event branded as "presented by [Your Company]"
- Logo placement everywhere:
- Event website (homepage hero)
- All promotional graphics & social media posts
- Event signage (entrance, stage backdrop, wayfinding)
- Attendee badges & lanyards
- Eventbrite ticket page
- Speaking opportunity — 15-minute keynote or panel moderation slot
- Booth/table space — Premium placement at trade night
- Social media package:
- 3 dedicated Instagram/TikTok posts featuring your brand
- Logo in all event announcement posts
- Shoutout in YouTube event recap video (seen by 10k+ viewers)
- Podcast integration — Feature + interview on Cardboard Alchemists episode
- Email marketing — Logo & message in all pre-event emails to ticket holders
- Complimentary tickets — 10 VIP passes for your team
- Product samples — Option to include branded swag in attendee gift bags (if provided)
💎 Premier Sponsor – $2,000 (Limited to 3 slots)
Benefits:
- Logo placement:
- Event website (sponsors page + footer)
- Stage backdrop & event signage
- Attendee badges
- Eventbrite ticket page
- Demo table or panel participation — 10-minute product demo during workshop block OR panelist spot
- Booth/table space — Standard placement at trade night
- Social media package:
- Logo in event announcement graphics
- 1 dedicated Instagram/TikTok post featuring your brand
- Logo in YouTube event recap video
- Email marketing — Logo in pre-event email to ticket holders
- Complimentary tickets — 5 general admission passes for your team
- Product samples — Option to include branded swag in attendee gift bags (if provided)
🤝 Supporting Sponsor – $750
Benefits:
- Logo placement:
- Event website (sponsors page)
- Event signage (sponsor board at registration)
- Eventbrite ticket page
- Social media — Logo included in "Thank you to our sponsors" post
- Table space — Half-table at trade night (share with another sponsor)
- Complimentary tickets — 2 general admission passes
- Product samples — Option to include branded swag in attendee gift bags (if provided)
Custom Sponsorship Packages
Have a specific idea? Let's talk. We're open to:
- Lunch sponsorship — "Lunch provided by [Your Brand]"
- Workshop sponsorship — Branded workshop materials or demo integration
- Trade night sponsorship — Exclusive branding during the evening trading session
- Swag bag sponsorship — Provide bags + logo on all attendee swag
- Live stream sponsorship — If we add a virtual component, sponsor the stream
📧 Interested? Email giovanni@pokemastercenter.com with your company name and preferred tier.
Ideal Sponsors
We're looking for partners in:
- Grading companies (PSA, BGS, CGC, etc.)
- Card supply brands (Ultra PRO, KMC, Dragon Shield, etc.)
- Restoration tools & materials (cleaning solutions, cases, storage)
- Card marketplaces (eBay, PWCC, COMC, etc.)
- Local card shops (LGS in the Vegas area)
- Insurance providers (collectibles insurance)
- Authentication services
If your brand serves the card collecting or conservation community, we want to work with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the event being held?
We're finalizing venue details now. The location will be near the Las Vegas Convention Center for easy access to Collect-a-con attendees. Full address will be announced by April 15, 2026.
Is lunch really included?
Yes! Your ticket includes a provided lunch (buffet or boxed meal depending on venue). Special dietary needs? Let us know when you register.
Can I bring damaged cards to the workshop?
For the Grading Clinic, yes — bring cards you're considering submitting. For the Live Restoration Demo, we'll be working on sample cards, but you're welcome to ask questions about your own collection.
Will sessions be recorded?
Yes! All ticket holders will receive access to session recordings after the event.
What if I can't make it in person?
We're exploring a virtual ticket option for recorded content access. Stay tuned.
I'm already going to Collect-a-con. Why should I come to this?
CCC is the day before Collect-a-con and ends early enough for you to enjoy your evening. Think of it as pre-game education + early trading access. You'll walk into Collect-a-con more informed and with deals already in your pocket.
Stay Updated
- Discord: Join the Card Conservation Discord and head to the #ccc-2026 channel
- Instagram: Follow @CardConservation for speaker announcements and behind-the-scenes updates
- YouTube: Subscribe to Giovanni's channel for event vlogs and previews
- Podcast: Tune into Cardboard Alchemists for interviews with CCC speakers
Contact & Press
For sponsorship inquiries, speaker proposals, or press requests:
📧 giovanni@pokemastercenter.com
About the Organizer
CCC is organized by Josh Copeland (Giovanni), creator of CardConservation.com and host of the Cardboard Alchemists podcast. With a community of 70k+ followers across YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, Josh has been at the forefront of the card restoration movement — and CCC is the natural next step in bringing this community together.
This is Year 1. It's intentionally small, focused, and community-driven. If we do this right, it's the start of something much bigger.
🃏 See you in Vegas.