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Make plans now to attend ICAST 2009
The International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades,
better known as ICAST, is the world’s largest sportfishing trade
show. The show, being held at the Orange County Convention Center, July
15–17, is the cornerstone of the sportfishing industry, helping
to drive sportfishing companies’ product sales year round. From
buyers to media to exhibitors, ICAST annually attracts 7,000 members
of the international sportfishing community to the Convention Center.
Why exhibit at ICAST?
ICAST is the largest showcase of innovation in sportfishing gear and
accessories under one roof.
ICAST is the world’s largest sportfishing trade event hosting
more than 800 international attendees representing 55 countries.
More than 2,000 buyers and 450 media representatives attended ICAST
in 2008.
Contact Information
For more information about ICAST 2008, please contact ICAST Associate Kenneth
Andres at 703-519-9691, x231, or ICAST Director Maria
del Valle, x240, or email icast@asafishing.org.
Exhibiting at ICAST 2009
ICAST 2009 is on track to be a sold-out show for the eighth consecutive
year, so reserve your exhibit space today. More than 70 percent of
the show floor is already sold out; so act now! Download an Exhibit
Space Contract and Floor
Plan. You must be a member of the American Sportfishing Association
(ASA) to exhibit at ICAST. For more detailed information about exhibiting
at ICAST 2009, please visit our exhibitor
info section. For more information
on becoming an ASA member, please visit the Membership
section.
Attending ICAST
The ICAST
Web site is your one-stop shop for all things ICAST 2009. This
site will be updated frequently in the months leading up to the show,
so check back often. Online registration for ICAST 2009 will open in
early 2009.
New Product Showcase – ICAST’s Flagship Feature
There is no doubt that the single most important feature for exhibitors
and attendees alike, is the New
Product Showcase, ICAST’s flagship feature. The Showcase
offers exhibitors and buyers and members of the media a special opportunity
to debut and preview hundreds of the next season’s innovations
in fishing gear and accessories. This is where the fishing industry
debuts the latest innovations and recognizes the “best of the
best.” 
ICAST
and MAATS Together Again
In 2009, ICAST will once again co-locate
with the Marine
Aftermarket Accessories Trade Show (MAATS),
produced by the National
Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).
The combination of these two shows will provide
access to more of the industry’s hottest
products and companies. In 2008, ICAST and MAATS
combined to attract nearly 10,000 attendees.
ICAST 2008 Highlights
In 2008, 7,000 representatives of the sportfishing
industry came together for the industry’s largest tradeshow in the world at the Las
Vegas Convention Center for ICAST 2008. The show boasted nearly 2,000
buyers and 455 registered members of the media. ICAST 2008 featured
a sold-out floor for the seventh consecutive year with 433 exhibitors
filling 1,350 booths on a 350,000-square-foot show floor. ICAST 2008
welcomed 800 international attendees from 55 countries, continuing
the tradition of being the world’s largest show in the industry.
Please visit the ICAST
2008 Highlights page to experience last year’s show.
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