PCA 2026 Annual Trade Show
Schedule
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
**Schedule subject to change**
Please Note: Trade show floor exhibits open to all attendees starting on Saturday, April 18 ending Monday, April 20.
April 17 is dedicated to PCA-hosted events only, off-site manufacturer-hosted events are permitted on April 18 and 19.
Wednesday, April 15
Targeted Exhibitor Move-In
Thursday, April 16
10:00AM – 5:00PM
General Exhibitor Move-In
Exhibitor Registration Open
*Note – for exhibitors only*
Friday, April 17
*Note: the trade show floor exhibits is NOT available to all attendees on this day. This is still a set-up day for exhibitors. The show floor is open to all attendees on Saturday, April 18.*
8:00AM – 6:00PM
General Exhibitor Move-In (Exhibitors Only)
10:00AM – 7:00PM
Registration Open in Lobby I
**NEW** Starting at 10:00am Welcome Cigar Provided by Plasencia – First come, first served. Limited quantities available.
10:00AM – 5:00PM
PCA Café Open on Patio, sponsored by Tatuaje
12:30PM – 5:00PM
Education Sessions in Hall F
- 12:30pm – 1:00pm (30mins) | Exclusive Pairing Session Presented by La Aurora and E. León Jimenes Rum Featuring Master Blender Manuel Ynoa and National Sales Director Antonio Suarez, Sponsored by La Aurora
- 1:00pm – 1:45pm (45mins) | Hand Rolled: Padron, sponsored by Padron
- 2:00pm – 2:45pm (45mins) | Hospitality Meets Ritual: The Art of Crafting Unforgettable Guest Experiences, Sponsored by Rocky Patel Cigars
- 2:45pm – 3:15pm (30mins) | Nick Hammond: Around the World in 80 Cigars — The American Premium Cigar Story, Sponsored by J.C. Newman Cigar Co.
- 3:30pm – 4:00pm (30mins) | Annual Meeting sponsored by Foundation
- 4:00pm – 5:00pm (1 hour) | Business, Entertainment, and Branding of Premium Cigars: Fireside chat with Marlon Wayans and Guy Fieri moderated by David Savona Executive Editor of Cigar Aficionado Sponsored by Cigar Aficionado, Espinosa Premium Cigars, and Liga Tridente Marlon Wayans
5:00PM – 7:00PM
Opening Reception Part 1 at Mississippi River Heritage Park, sponsored by Espinosa Premium Cigars, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Xikar, E.H. Taylor, and CAO
7:00PM – 9:00PM
Opening Reception Part 2 at The Warehouse (formerly the Sugar Mill), 1021 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130, sponsored by The Leaf Master and World Cigar Show
9:00PM – 9:45PM
Best of the Leaf Awards & Step Up Awards at The Warehouse (formerly the Sugar Mill), 1021 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130, sponsored by Arango
EVENING MANUFACTURER HOSTED EVENTS
9:45PM – 2:00AM
After Hours Smoking Lounges
The Warehouse (formerly the Sugar Mill)
1021 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130
Sponsored by Arango
Cuban Creations Cigar Bar
533 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Sponsored by Notorious Cigars
Saturday, April 18
8:00AM – 6:00PM
Registration Open in Lobby I
**NEW** Starting at 9:30am Welcome Cigar Provided by Alliance Cigar – First come, first served. Limited quantities available.
8:00AM – 6:00PM
PCA Café Open on Patio, sponsored by Tatuaje
9:00AM – 10:00AM
PAC and Media Early Entry
10:00AM – 6:00PM
Trade Show Open for All Attendees
11:30AM – 2:30PM
Lunch Available
4:00PM – 6:00PM
PCA Happy Hour Lounge Open, sponsored by My Father
EVENING MANUFACTURER HOSTED EVENTS
8:00PM – 2:00AM
After Hours Smoking Lounges Open
The Warehouse (formerly the Sugar Mill)
1021 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130
Sponsored by Gran Habano, C.L.E.
Cuban Creations Cigar Bar
533 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Sponsored by JM Tobacco, Inc./Española Fine Cigars
Sunday, April 19
8:00AM – 6:00PM
Registration Open in Lobby I
**NEW** Starting at 9:30am Welcome Cigar Provided by EGM Cigars – First come, first served. Limited quantities available.
8:00AM – 6:00PM
PCA Café Open on Patio, sponsored by Tatuaje
9:00AM – 10:00AM
PAC and Media Early Entry
10:00AM – 6:00PM
Trade Show Open for All Attendees
11:00AM
Booth Awards Voting Opens
11:30AM – 2:30PM
Lunch Available
-
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM (45 min)
The Future of Premium Cigar Retail
A Fireside Chat with Industry Leaders: Litto Gómez (La Flor Dominicana Founder & Owner, ProCigar President), Scott Regina (Emerson’s Cigars President, PCA Executive Board Member).
Moderated by Ricardo Carioni, PCA. - 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM (45 min)
Advocacy in Action: Tools for Today’s Retailer
Led by Joshua Habursky & Glynn Loope, PCA
4:00PM – 6:00PM
PCA Happy Hour Lounge Open, sponsored by Oliva Cigar Co.
EVENING MANUFACTURER HOSTED EVENTS
8:00PM – 2:00AM
After Hours Smoking Lounges Open
The Warehouse (formerly the Sugar Mill)
1021 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130
Sponsored by Plasencia
Cuban Creations Cigar Bar
533 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Women of PCA Reception – all are welcome
Sponsored by CigarTV, Gran Habano, Smoker Friendly
Monday, April 20
8:00AM – 4:00PM
Registration Open in Lobby I
**NEW** Starting at 9:30am Welcome Cigar Provided by Flor De Mi Pueblo – First come, first served. Limited quantities available.
8:00AM – 4:00PM
PCA Café Open on Patio, sponsored by Tatuaje
10:00AM – 4:00PM
Trade Show Open for All Attendees
11:30AM – 2:30PM
Lunch Available
1:00PM
Booth Awards Voting Closes
2:00PM – 4:00PM
PCA Happy Hour Lounge Open
Keep the networking going by visiting PCA member cigar lounges.
Tuesday, April 21
Tear Down
Save next year’s dates! March 5-8, 2027, in Las Vegas, NV (West Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center)
**Schedule subject to change**
Please Note: Trade show floor exhibits open to all attendees starting on Saturday, April 18 ending Monday, April 20.
April 17 is dedicated to PCA-hosted events only, off-site manufacturer-hosted events are permitted on April 18 and 19.
Wednesday, April 15
Targeted Exhibitor Move-In
Thursday, April 16
10:00AM – 5:00PM
General Exhibitor Move-In
Exhibitor Registration Open
*Note – for exhibitors only*
Friday, April 17
*Note: the trade show floor exhibits is NOT available to all attendees on this day. This is still a set-up day for exhibitors. The show floor is open to all attendees tomorrow, on Saturday, April 18.*
8:00AM – 6:00PM
General Exhibitor Move-In (Exhibitors Only)
10:00AM – 7:00PM
Registration Open in Lobby I
**NEW** Starting at 10:00am Welcome Cigar Provided by Plasencia – First come, first served. Limited quantities available.
10:00AM – 5:00PM
PCA Café Open on Patio, sponsored by Tatuaje
12:30PM – 5:00PM
Education Sessions in Hall F
- 12:30pm – 1:00pm (30mins) | Exclusive Pairing Session Presented by La Aurora and E. León Jimenes Rum Featuring Master Blender Manuel Ynoa and National Sales Director Antonio Suarez, Sponsored by La Aurora
- 1:00pm – 1:45pm (45mins) | Hand Rolled: Padron, sponsored by Padron
- 2:00pm – 2:45pm (45mins) | Hospitality Meets Ritual: The Art of Crafting Unforgettable Guest Experiences, Sponsored by Rocky Patel Cigars
- 2:45pm – 3:15pm (30mins) | Nick Hammond: Around the World in 80 Cigars — The American Premium Cigar Story, Sponsored by J.C. Newman Cigar Co.
- 3:30pm – 4:00pm (30mins) | Annual Meeting sponsored by Foundation
- 4:00pm – 5:00pm (1 hour) | Business, Entertainment, and Branding of Premium Cigars: Fireside chat with Marlon Wayans and Guy Fieri moderated by David Savona Executive Editor of Cigar Aficionado Sponsored by Cigar Aficionado, Espinosa Premium Cigars, and Liga Tridente Marlon Wayans
5:00PM – 7:00PM
Opening Reception Part 1 at Mississippi River Heritage Park, sponsored by Espinosa Premium Cigars, Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust, Xikar, E.H. Taylor, and CAO
7:00PM – 9:00PM
Opening Reception Part 2 at The Warehouse (formerly the Sugar Mill), 1021 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130, sponsored by The Leaf Master and World Cigar Show
9:00PM – 9:45PM
Best of the Leaf Awards & Step Up Awards at The Warehouse (formerly the Sugar Mill), 1021 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130, sponsored by Arango
EVENING MANUFACTURER HOSTED EVENTS
9:45PM – 2:00AM
After Hours Smoking Lounges
The Warehouse (formerly the Sugar Mill)
1021 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130
Sponsored by Arango
Cuban Creations Cigar Bar
533 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Sponsored by Notorious Cigars
Saturday, April 18
8:00AM – 6:00PM
Registration Open in Lobby I
**NEW** Starting at 9:30am Welcome Cigar Provided by Alliance Cigar – First come, first served. Limited quantities available.
8:00AM – 6:00PM
PCA Café Open on Patio, sponsored by Tatuaje
9:00AM – 10:00AM
PAC and Media Early Entry
10:00AM – 6:00PM
Trade Show Open for All Attendees
11:30AM – 2:30PM
Lunch Available
4:00PM – 6:00PM
PCA Happy Hour Lounge Open, sponsored by My Father
EVENING MANUFACTURER HOSTED EVENTS
8:00PM – 2:00AM
After Hours Smoking Lounges Open
The Warehouse (formerly the Sugar Mill)
1021 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130
Sponsored by Gran Habano, C.L.E.
Cuban Creations Cigar Bar
533 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Sponsored by JM Tobacco, Inc./Española Fine Cigars
Sunday, April 19
8:00AM – 6:00PM
Registration Open in Lobby I
**NEW** Starting at 9:30am Welcome Cigar Provided by EGM Cigars – First come, first served. Limited quantities available.
8:00AM – 6:00PM
PCA Café Open on Patio, sponsored by Tatuaje
9:00AM – 10:00AM
PAC and Media Early Entry
10:00AM – 6:00PM
Trade Show Open for All Attendees
11:00AM
Booth Awards Voting Opens
11:30AM – 2:30PM
Lunch Available
-
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM (45 min)
The Future of Premium Cigar Retail
A Fireside Chat with Industry Leaders: Litto Gómez (La Flor Dominicana Founder & Owner, ProCigar President), Scott Regina (Emerson’s Cigars President, PCA Executive Board Member).
Moderated by Ricardo Carioni, PCA. - 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM (45 min)
Advocacy in Action: Tools for Today’s Retailer
Led by Joshua Habursky & Glynn Loope, PCA
4:00PM – 6:00PM
PCA Happy Hour Lounge Open, sponsored by Oliva Cigar Co.
EVENING MANUFACTURER HOSTED EVENTS
8:00PM – 2:00AM
After Hours Smoking Lounges Open
The Warehouse (formerly the Sugar Mill)
1021 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130
Sponsored by Plasencia
Cuban Creations Cigar Bar
533 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Women of PCA Reception – all are welcome
Sponsored by CigarTV, Gran Habano, Smoker Friendly
Monday, April 20
8:00AM – 4:00PM
Registration Open in Lobby I
**NEW** Starting at 9:30am Welcome Cigar Provided by Flor De Mi Pueblo – First come, first served. Limited quantities available.
8:00AM – 4:00PM
PCA Café Open on Patio, sponsored by Tatuaje
10:00AM – 4:00PM
Trade Show Open for All Attendees
11:30AM – 2:30PM
Lunch Available
1:00PM
Booth Awards Voting Closes
2:00PM – 4:00PM
PCA Happy Hour Lounge Open
Keep the networking going by visiting PCA member cigar lounges.
Tuesday, April 21
Tear Down
Save next year’s dates! March 5-8, 2027, in Las Vegas, NV (West Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center)
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsorship opportunities are only available to exhibitors.
Lisa Sigler
sigler@premiumcigars.org
202-849-6050
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