Join Us at The NPA Conference and Awards Dinner
Friday 9th October 2026 -Hilton Tower Bridge Hotel London
Whether it’s your first time attending or you’re a returning member of the NPA family, this conference promises a wealth of knowledge and engagement. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of the conversation shaping the future of pawnbroking.
Connect with fellow pawnbrokers, industry leaders, and suppliers from across the UK. This is the perfect chance to exchange ideas and strategies with your peers, share success stories, and foster relationships that could lead to future collaborations.
We already have many fantastic exhibitors confirmed including, Zempler Bank, Watch Register, Associated Security, Hatton Garden Metals, PCI, Mastermelt, H S Walsh, Watch Collecting.com, Bank of England, Yehuda, Sterling Vault Auctioneers, Fashion Phile, Birmingham Assay Office, Niton UK, Entrupy, John Pye Auctions and Genies Wish Charity.
Some of our speakers are in place, including new companies and some you will already know, these include, Metals Focus, Lime Consulting, Stephen Atkins and Ken Vaughan from KV Training. If we have time we will include a Q&A session with your NPA Officers.
Our Awards Dinner will be an unforgettable evening of celebrating the outstanding achievement of your fellow members. Followed by a fantastic 7 piece live band - Lightspeed | Function Central | Party Band With Led Drum Kit Kent | Function Central and a Vintage Style Photobooth. If you were ever thinking of inviting your partner to our event, this will not disappoint. Can I request that you book your places as soon as possible. If you want to know more please contact Sonia at sonia.sahota@thenpa.com
We encourage all members to consider entering the Awards this year, each application will be judged on its merits. The Award Categories this year are:
Employee of the Year: Going above and beyond, supporting customers and the business. Evidenced by results and feedback from customers, colleagues and business leaders.
Community Contribution: Demonstrating good engagement in supporting the local community. E.g. Raising money for charity or local initiatives. Positive team commitment and good feedback from your area/community.
Employer of the Year: Delivering strong leadership and support to the business and employees. Able to evidence high performing teams, belief in training, development, professionalism, promoting from within and living “The Consumer Duty”.
Store of the Year: Delivering consistent results through teams, best quality customer service and having a meaningful successful plan in place.
Student of the Year: The student who obtained the highest pawnbroking course grades. (chosen by NPA)
To enter the awards simply ask for an application document from Sonia, complete the form and return by mid-August 2025.
Book Now by downloading the Booking Form or by contacting Sonia and we look forward to welcoming you on the day.
Please also note that if you wish to book a room at the hotel at a discounted rate, please use the following link to book (this link does expire Mid-September)- National Pawnbrokers Association (If you want to change the number of nights, just click ‘edit stay’ and change the dates as its set for 2 nights)
We will also be holding our Networking Event at a local venue this year on the 8th October 2026, which has kindly been sponsored by The Cash Shop. Details will be sent to those that have booked for the Conference and wish to attend this event.
Thank you once again to our sponsors who support our event, which include Cash Converters (UK), H&T, Ramsdens, The Cash Shop, TH March, Auction Revolution, Associated Security, Travelex, Lewy Group (T/A Cash Converters), Sterling Vault, Yehuda, Mastermelt, Hatton Garden Metals, Clarity and Success and KV Consultancy.