2026 APIC NATIONAL CONVENTION: July 26 - Aug. 1 - Danvers, Mass.
Get Ready!
The DoubleTree Boston North Shore, a Hilton hotel in Danvers, Mass., is proud to be hosting the 2026 APIC National Convention from July 26 to August 1. You can register for the convention via the Register Today button to your right. If you have any questions, contact Susan Roman at reganroman@comcast.net or Mike Dunham at burdun@comcast.net.
You can also visit our Facebook page for more information about the convention here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/apic2026
Register Online
You need to make sure your APIC membership is active and current so that you can register!
*We highly recommend registering using this on-line method.
HOTEL INFO
DISCOUNT CODE FOR ROOM RESERVATIONS
From July 24 to Aug 4, 2026, the hotel is offering a special discounted room rate to APIC members of $149 per night for a single or a double room. To receive this special discounted rate, you must register using the group code 94D. See more information below about making a hotel reservation.
AVAILABLE ROOMS AT THE HOTEL
The nightly room rates are:
$149 - Room with King bed
$149 - Room with two Double beds
Make your hotel reservation today one of two ways:
Click on this link and book online: APIC 2026
Or you call the hotel directly and use code 94D when making your reservation.
Call +1 978-777-2500.
Note! There will be a cutoff date to receive this special APIC room rate so don't wait! Book early!
See you in Danvers, Mass., in July 2026
2026 APIC NATIONAL CONTENTION OFFICIAL SCHEDULE
Location: DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore, Danvers, MA
Sunday, July 26
- All Day | Room Hopping – Dealers set up in their rooms.
Monday, July 27
- All Day | Registration – Lobby
- All Day | Room Hopping
Tuesday, July 28
- All Day | Registration – Lobby
- All Day | Room Hopping
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Bus Trip: John F. Kennedy Library > Bus departs promptly from the Lobby.
Wednesday, July 29
- All Day | Registration – Main Lobby
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All Day | Room Hopping
Educational Seminars
|
Time |
Topic |
Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|
|
8:00 AM |
History of Pinback Buttons & Preservation |
Christen Carter |
|
9:00 AM |
What’s Hot & What’s Not in Collecting |
Ted Hake, David Lindeman, Ray Farina |
|
10:00 AM |
Estate Planning: Sell, Donate, or Bequest Your Collection |
Tony Atkiss, Scott Mussell, Ray Farina |
|
11:00 AM |
Collecting Political Paper: A New England Perspective |
Bruce DeMay |
Chapter Meetings & APIC Board Meeting
- 12:30 PM | Republican Collectors (Winston Blair) & Obama Chapter (Cary Jung)
- 1:30 PM | APIC Board Meeting
- 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Exhibit Set-Up
- 3:00 PM | Locals Chapter (Matt Dole) & Kennedy Chapter (Harvey Goldberg)
- 4:00 PM | Popular Culture Chapter (Christen Carter)
Welcome Reception
- 5:00 PM | Welcome Reception – Hors d’oeuvres & Cash Bar
Thursday, July 30
- 7:00 AM | Bourse Dealer Set-Up
- 8:00 AM | Early Admission
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Bourse Open to the Public
- 6:00 PM | Member Auction Preview
- 8:00 PM | Member Auction
Friday, July 31
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Bourse Open
- 6:00 PM | Awards Dinner
- 7:00 PM | Keynote Speaker: Sarah Botstein
- 8:00 PM | Awards Ceremony
Saturday, August 1
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Bourse Open
Safe travels and happy collecting!