2026 SHOW SCHEDULE
CENTURION 2026 is Fri, Jan 30-Wed, Feb 4 (including arrival and departure dates).
NOON – 1:00 AM NEXT DAY
SHUTTLE BUSES FROM PHOENIX SKY HARBOR AIRPORT TO THE ARIZONA BILTMORE RESORT
Shuttle Buses from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to the Arizona Biltmore Resort (and overflow hotels) for early arrivals. Upon arrival into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, please proceed down the escalators to the baggage claim area. After claiming luggage, please proceed to the following door numbers in your respective arrival terminal: Shuttles run about every half hour:
Terminal 4-Inside Door #1
Terminal 3-Inside Door #9
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
REGISTRATION AND BADGE PICK-UP
Come to Registration and Badge Pick-Up in the Gold Room just off the entrance lobby of the Arizona Biltmore for ALL Badge Pick-Up. To get your badge, Show Government Issued Photo ID and a business card or to save some time, show the QR Code sent to you in advance of the show by email, preferably saved to your phone. SHGW BAGS AND LANYARDS SPONSORED BY SMART AGE SOLUTIONS
7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
GOLF TOURNAMENT
(warmups and Continental Breakfast 7:30-8:30, shotgun tee off at 8:30AM) scheduled for the Arizona Biltmore Golf Club, just across the road from the hotel’s front drive. Lunch will also be served. Scramble-style tournament includes prizes for Men’s and Ladies’ Longest Drive, Closest to Pin and Winning Team. This year the tournament will be on the Links course.
7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
REGISTRATION AND BADGE PICKUP OPEN
Come to Registration and Badge Pick-Up in the Gold Room just off the entrance lobby of the Arizona Biltmore for ALL Badge Pick-Up. To get your badge, Show Government Issued Photo ID and a business card or to save some time, show the QR Code sent to you in advance of the show by email, preferably saved to your phone. SHGW BAGS AND LANYARDS SPONSORED BY SMART AGE SOLUTIONS
8:00 AM – 1:00 AM NEXT DAY
SHUTTLE BUSES FROM PHOENIX SKY HARBOR AIRPORT TO THE ARIZONA BILTMORE RESORT
Shuttle Buses from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to the Arizona Biltmore Resort (and overflow hotels) for early arrivals. Upon arrival into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, please proceed down the escalators to the baggage claim area. After claiming luggage, please proceed to the following door numbers in your respective arrival terminal. Shuttles run about every half hour:
Terminal 4-Inside Door #1
Terminal 3-Inside Door #9
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
EXHIBITOR SETUP
Exhibitors set up their booths during this time.
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
ANNUAL TENNIS & PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT
Tennis & Pickleball are planned again for Centurion 2026, at the beautiful Arizona Biltmore Tennis courts. Racquets and Tennis Balls will be provided. Wear proper Tennis and Pickleball attire. The Arizona Biltmore Tennis Courts (facility has three tennis courts and multiple pickle ball courts). Refreshments and Snacks will be served.
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
LATE OPEN BAR, SPIRE LAWN
Access with proper show badge. Sponsored by LOUDR.
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
REGISTRATION AND BADGE PICK-UP
Come to Registration and Badge Pick-Up in the Gold Room just off the entrance lobby of the Arizona Biltmore for ALL Badge Pick-Up. To get your badge, Show Government Issued Photo ID and a business card or to save some time, show the QR Code sent to you in advance of the show by email, preferably saved to your phone. SHGW BAGS AND LANYARDS SPONSORED BY SMART AGE SOLUTIONS
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
EXHIBITOR SET-UP
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
EXHIBITOR BREAKFAST
Served In Respective Exhibit Areas
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
RETAILER BREAKFAST & EDUCATION
Arizona Biltmore Ballroom BREAKFAST EDUCATION TODAY from 9:00-10:00 am features motivational speaker Anthony Robles, who has broken through major physical obstacles to become one of the world’s most accomplished wrestling athletes. Breakfast is served 8-9:30 am. THIS SESSION SPONSORED BY GIA
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
SHOW HOURS
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
THE 2025 CENTURION HEDDA SCHUPAK BAUM EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN AWARDS VOTING!
Retailer attendees will be able cast your votes for your favorite designs through 5:00 PM Monday, February 2, 2026 right at the “live” Centurion Excellence In Design Awards Cases in the foyer of our fashion-forward McArthur Ballroom exhibit area. SPONSORED BY JEWELERS MUTUAL, OFFICIAL INSURER OF CENTURION 2026
11:00 AM – NOON & 2:00-5:00 PM
COFFEE & CAPPUCCINO SERVICE
Enjoy a delicious cup of coffee or cappuccino. Stations will be located in all exhibit areas. Sponsored by EXCLUSIFPAK/ LUXURY DISPLAY GROUP
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
LUNCH
Arizona Biltmore Ballroom, with ‘Grab And Go‘ Lunches for those in a hurry available in the East Foyer of the MacArthur Ballroom, as well as in the North Foyer of the Frank Lloyd Wright Ballroom. LUNCHES SPONSORED BY AMPTIVE
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
OPEN BAR ON THE SHOW FLOOR Sponsored by LOUDR.
Sponsored by LOUDR.
7:30 – 9:00 PM
DINNER ON YOUR OWN
10:00 PM – MIDNIGHT
AFTER DINNER OPEN BAR, SPIRE LAWN Proper Show Badge Required.
Sponsored by LOUDR.
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
REGISTRATION AND BADGE PICK-UP
Come to Registration and Badge Pick-Up in the Gold Room just off the entrance lobby of the Arizona Biltmore for ALL Badge Pick-Up. To get your badge, Show Government Issued Photo ID and a business card or to save some time, show the QR Code sent to you in advance of the show by email, preferably saved to your phone. SHGW BAGS AND LANYARDS SPONSORED BY SMART AGE SOLUTIONS
7:30 AM – 9:30 AM
EXHIBITOR SET-UP
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
EXHIBITOR BREAKFAST
Served In Respective Exhibit Areas
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
RETAILER BREAKFAST & EDUCATION
Arizona Biltmore Ballroom BREAKFAST EDUCATION TODAY from 9:00-10:00 am features Generative AI Specialist Pinar Seyhan Demirdag, who according to according to CommArts “knows more about the creative potential of AI than anyone on the planet.” Breakfast is served 8-9:30 am. SESSION SPONSORED BY GEMIST
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
SHOW HOURS
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
THE 2025 CENTURION HEDDA SCHUPAK BAUM EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN AWARDS VOTING!
Retailer attendees will be able cast your votes for your favorite designs through 5:00 PM Monday, February 2, 2026 right at the “live” Centurion Excellence In Design Awards Cases in the foyer of our fashion-forward McArthur Ballroom exhibit area. SPONSORED BY JEWELERS MUTUAL, OFFICIAL INSURER OF CENTURION 2026
11:00 AM – NOON & 2:00-5:00 PM
COFFEE & CAPPUCCINO SERVICE
Enjoy a delicious cup of coffee or cappuccino. Stations will be located in all exhibit areas. SPONSORED BY EXCLUSIFPAK/ LUXURY DISPLAY GROUP
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
LUNCH
Arizona Biltmore Ballroom, with ‘Grab And Go‘ Lunches for those in a hurry available in the East Foyer of the MacArthur Ballroom, as well as in the North Foyer of the Frank Lloyd Wright Ballroom. LUNCH SPONSORED BY AMPTIVE
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
OPEN BAR ON THE SHOW FLOOR.
Sponsored by LOUDR.
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
GALA OPENING DINNER & 2026 CENTURION HEDDA SCHUPAK-BAUM EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED! – ARIZONA BILTMORE BALLROOM
Enjoy a wonderful dinner and congratulate all of the winners of the Centurion 2026 Excellence in Design Awards! See SHOW GUIDE page XX for full details. SPONSORED BY JEWELERS MUTUAL, OFFICIAL INSURER OF CENTURION 2026
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
AFTER DINNER OPEN BAR, SPIRE LAWN
Access with proper show badge. SPONSORED BY LOUDR.
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
EXHIBITOR BREAKFAST
Served In Respective Exhibit Areas
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
RETAILER BREAKFAST & EDUCATION
Arizona Biltmore Ballroom BREAKFAST EDUCATION TODAY from 9:00-10:00 am features an exciting “Jewelry Trends” overview from our expert Influencers panel. Breakfast is served 8-9:30 am. THIS SESSION SPONSORED BY LUXE SOFTWARE/ JOCALIO DIGITAL
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
SHOW HOURS
11:00 AM – NOON & 2:00-5:00 PM
COFFEE & CAPPUCCINO SERVICE
Enjoy a delicious cup of coffee or cappuccino. Stations will be located in all exhibit areas. SPONSORED BY EXCLUSIFPAK/ LUXURY DISPLAY GROUP
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
LUNCH
Arizona Biltmore Ballroom, with ‘Grab And Go‘ Lunches for those in a hurry available in the East Foyer of the MacArthur Ballroom, as well as in the North Foyer of the Frank Lloyd Wright Ballroom. LUNCHES SPONSORED BY AMPTIVE
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
OPEN BAR ON THE SHOW FLOOR
SPONSORED BY LOUDR.
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
GRAND FINALE 25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION DINNER AND ‘TRAIN’ CONCERT UNDER THE STARS ON THE SPIRE LAWN
Enjoy a wonderful, stations-style outdoor dinner and drinks together with your many industry friends and then…Centurion’s 2026 Featured Entertainment, TRAIN will perform at approximately 8:30 PM, under the stars on the Spire Lawn. The concert will be preceded by bidding to benefit Jewelers for Children for some amazing signed TRAIN memorabilia. Dessert Stations and Open Bar will continue following TRAIN’s performance. SPONSORED BY NATURAL DIAMOND COUNCIL with LOUDR. SPONSORING LATE NIGHT OPEN BAR
4:00 AM – 2:00 PM
SHUTTLES TO PHOENIX SKY HARBOR AIRPORT–FROM ARIZONA BILTMORE, AC BY MARRIOTT, EMBASSY SUITES, HAMPTON INN and HOMEWOOD SUITES.
Go to your hotel Front Drive to board departure shuttles heading to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.
8:00 AM
BUS TO TUCSON–ARIZONA BILTMORE FRONT DRIVE
We are pleased to provide a Bus to (and from) Tucson. The bus will leave the Arizona Biltmore at 8:00 am and head to the Gem shows in Tucson and either a bus or car will return from the original drop-off point at 6:30 PM the same day. You can of course bring your bags and stay on in Tucson if you wish.
UPCOMING 2026 SHOW DATES and VENUES
JEWELLERY GENEVA, HOTEL PRESIDENT, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, APRIL 13-19, 2026, concurrent with the major watch show. https://jewellerygeneva.com/
CENTURION SUMMER AT THE BREAKERS RESORT, AUGUST 30, 31 AND SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 (the weekend BEFORE Labor Day). https://centurionjewelry.com/summer/
CENTURION ARIZONA 2027—SAVE THE DATES!
ARRIVALS: FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, JANUARY 29 AND 30, 2027
SHOW DAYS: SUNDAY, MONDAY AND TUESDAY, JANUARY 31, FEBRUARY 1 AND 2, 2027
DEPARTURES: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2027