Collect-a-Con Richmond 2026, the Nation’s Trading Card, Anime & Pop Culture Convention Richmond, takes place in Richmond, United States from 29 August 2026 to 30 August 2026, drawing professionals and specialists from across the sector. Bringing together professionals, researchers and decision-makers, it has become an important meeting point for the field. Its annual cadence means there is always a next date on the horizon to aim for. Behind the event stands Collect-A-Con LLC, an organiser with a strong track record in the field. Greater Richmond Convention Center provides the backdrop, with the space and facilities to match the programme.

Richmond earns its place on the schedule. Equal parts business hub and destination, it gives attendees a reason to arrive early and stay a little longer. Good airport access and reliable local transit make the journey to Richmond a low-stress one. Hotels close to the venue fill up around event dates, so booking early is wise — Richmond is a popular destination year-round. Evenings in Richmond are easy to fill, whether that means a memorable meal, a gallery or simply a wander through the streets.

Programming centres on Pop Culture, Anime, Cosplay, Comics and Entertainment, Media & Culture, with sessions designed to surface fresh ideas and real-world insights. Roundtables, masterclasses and Q&A sessions round out the experience. Generous breaks and social sessions leave plenty of room to network.

The blend of content and community makes it a genuinely worthwhile trip. Collect-a-Con Richmond 2026 is well suited to strategists, builders and the teams behind them looking to stay close to the field and its latest developments.

Rooms in Richmond get scarce as the dates approach, so securing a hotel near the venue sooner rather than later is the safer bet.

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