2026 APIC NATIONAL CONVENTION: July 26 - Aug. 1 - Danvers, Mass.
IT'S HERE!!!
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
TRANSPORTATION TO THE HOTEL FROM BOSTON LOGAN AIRPORT
Transportation from and to Logan International Airport and DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore in Danvers. If you are not renting a vehicle, we suggest you take the Logan Express on the Danvers route. Check this Convention page for postings about where to pick up the Danvers Express and the cheapest way to get tickets. Online will be your best option as I understand it. There will be 2 stops: the first is North Shore Mall. DO NOT get off there. Instead you exit at Liberty Tree Mall.
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
The cutoff date to qualify for A DISCOUNTED ROOM rate WAS June 27. ROOMS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AT THE STANDARD RATE.
The address of the hotel is 50 Ferncroft Rd, Danvers, MA 01923. Parking is free.
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 by calling the Front Desk at DoubleTree 978-777-2500 and ask to be put through to Sales Dept to reserve a room.
Note! The cutoff date to receive this special APIC room rate is June 27 so don't wait! Book now!
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
- All Day | Room Hopping
- Educational Seminars (SEE BELOW)
|
Time |
Topic |
Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|
|
8:00 AM |
Button History Exchange: An Interactive Discussion |
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 & Exhibits
- 12 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)
- 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM- Exhibits Open
Welcome Reception
- 5:00 PM | Welcome Reception & Trivia Contest – Hors d’oeuvres & Cash Bar
Thursday, July 30
- 7:00 AM | Bourse Dealer Set-Up
- 8:00 AM | Early Admission
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Exhibits Open
- 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
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Exhibits 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
- 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Exhibits Open
- Safe travels and happy collecting!