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Show Highlights & Special Events
ICAST 2008 Show Highlights
Anglers’ Legacy Innovations Awards
This year, the American Sportfishing Association celebrates 75 years of serving the sportfishing industry. To celebrate this momentous event, ASA asked its members, industry experts and avid anglers to develop a comprehensive list of the products that have changed the way people fish over the past 75 years.
It’s an amazing list!
Working with the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation, ASA and RBFF sent a survey to the foundation’s thousands of Anglers’ Legacy Ambassadors, the country’s most avid anglers, who will vote for the top 10 innovative sportfishing products. The winners will be announced during this year’s Industry Breakfast.
Industry Resource Center
Open During Show Hours
Las Vegas Convention Center, North Halls
Adjacent to the New Product Showcase, Aisle 2400
The two critical issues facing the sportfishing industry today are participation and access. At ICAST 2008, the American Sportfishing Association, the National Marine Manufacturers Association and the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation have joined forces on the show floor to answer all your questions about these two critical issues.
All three groups will be available during show hours to discuss ongoing policy issues about access to our resources; conservation and habitat restoration; the state of the industry; efforts to engage more people in fishing and boating; and how all this affects the industry’s bottom line! The Center is located on the show floor adjacent to the New Product Showcase on Aisle 2400. Don’t be left standing on the dock – stop by the Industry Resource Center.
ICAST and MAATS Together Again
Las Vegas Convention Center, North Halls
In 2008, ICAST will 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.
Buyer Raffles
Grand prize trip sponsored by Crocodile Bay Resort, Costa Rica
Each time a buyer writes an order with an exhibitor, he or she is eligible to enter their names in the ICAST Buyer Raffle. Raffle entry forms will be provided to exhibitors before the show opens. All buyers need to do is complete the form when an order is written, have the exhibitor sign it and then drop the form in one of the designated bins to be entered.
Cash prizes are awarded as well as the grand prize of a trip for two to Crocodile Bay Lodge in Costa Rica. Drawings will be held Wednesday and Thursday at noon and 5:00 p.m. and Friday at noon and 3:00 p.m. Names of daily winners will be posted in the ASA booth.
ICAST 2008 Show Events
Industry Breakfast |
Wednesday, July 16 • 7:30 a.m.–8:45 a.m.
Las Vegas Convention Center |
Tickets required. Order tickets or a table when you register.
Sponsored by Townsend and Townsend and Crew
Just before the show floor opens on July 16, ASA President and CEO Mike Nussman will provide his State of the Industry message followed by remarks from Frank Peterson, president and CEO, Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation, who delve into the specifics of increasing participation in fishing and boating. Randy Lemcke, vice president, Plano Molding Company and ASA’s Board of Directors chairman, will open the breakfast with welcoming remarks.
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New Product Showcase Preview Reception |
Tuesday, July 15 • 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Las Vegas Convention Center, North Halls, Aisle 2400 |
Sponsored by Fishing Tackle Retailer
Buyers and attendees with a Media-Editorial badge are invited to this special reception to learn about all the latest innovations in fishing gear and accessories. The reception offers an exclusive sneak preview of the New Product Showcase, the flagship feature of ICAST, prior to the official show opening.
This is the best chance to learn about the latest items directly from product designers and other company experts. This is especially valuable when it comes to new product offerings from small companies and entrepreneurs, who may not have enough staff to support both their booth and the New Product Showcase during the show.
This reception is open to New Product Showcase exhibitors, buyers and credentialed Media-Editorial attendees only.
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New Product Showcase |
Las Vegas Convention Center, North Halls, Aisle 2400 |
Sponsored by Fishing Tackle Retailer
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, 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 tackle industry debuts its latest innovations and recognizes the “best of the best.”
Buyers and members of the media can learn about the latest innovations directly from manufacturers and product designers. Buyers can take this opportunity to be first in line for product orders. For exhibitors, entering products in this exclusive competition for “Best of Show” honors can significantly boost sales and publicity year round.
Beginning at the New Product Showcase Preview Reception until 1:00 p.m. on July 16, buyers and members of the media will evaluate each new product and vote for them based on their innovation, execution, workmanship and practicality. There are 17 categories along with the overall “Best of Show.” Just by voting, an individual is automatically entered into a drawing for up to $3,000 in cash!
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Chairman’s Industry Awards Reception |
Wednesday, July 16 • 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Las Vegas Hilton |
Sponsored by Plano Molding Company
Randy Lemcke, vice president, Plano Molding Company, and Chairman of ASA’s Board of Directors, will host our annual reception welcoming ICAST attendees and celebrating the show’s opening day. During the reception, Lemcke and ASA President and CEO Mike Nussman will announce the New Product Showcase “Best of Show” winners.
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Cyber Lounge |
Open during show hours. Booth 1801.
Las Vegas Convention Center, North Halls |
The Cyber Lounge serves as ICAST’s business center. This hot spot is prominently featured on the show floor and is the place where exhibitors and buyers communicate with their home offices directly from the show. In today’s electronic world, the Cyber Lounge offers attendees a place to keep in touch, allowing them to virtually be in two places at once.
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Free Business Seminars |
All ICAST seminars are free to ICAST attendees. All seminars will be held in Room N260. |
A Taxing Issue—The Federal Manufacturers’ Excise Tax
Presented by the Internal Revenue Service
Wednesday, July 16 • 11:00 am–Noon
Thursday, July 17 • 2:00 pm–3:00 pm (repeat)
Paying the federal manufacturers’ excise tax on fishing gear is part of doing business for every manufacturer. During this session, specialists from the IRS will explain how the tax is applied to various business models and explain sportfish manufacturers’ responsibility for tax payments. The most recent IRS documents can be found on ASA’s Web site under Government Affairs at www.asafishing.org.
Knocking Out Knock-Offs: Patent and Other IP Protection for Fishing Tackle and Marine Products
Presented by Marc Gorelnik, trademark and copyright lawyer, and Richard Ogawa, patent lawyer, Townsend and Townsend and Crew, California
Sponsors of the ICAST 2008 Industry Breakfast
Wednesday, July 16 • 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Thursday, July 17 • 11:00 am–Noon (repeat)
In today's global marketplace, it is increasingly important for manufacturers and distributors to understand and stay one-step-ahead of the tactics employed by counterfeit manufacturers. The fishing and marine products industry is particularly susceptible to counterfeit and black market or 'grey market' products, resulting in a significant loss of revenue and customer loyalty. In this session, the presenters will cover the patent and other intellectual property protection available to inventors, manufacturers, distributors and retailers from the acquisition of intellectual property rights to enforcement tactics and remedies. Whether you make or distribute lures, line, rods, reels, trolling motors or accessories, you will profit from this presentation.
Focus on China—Friday morning, July 18
Please check www.asafishing.org/ICAST for additional details.
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Apparel Lounge |
Open during show hours. Booth 454.
Las Vegas Convention Center, North Halls |
The Apparel Lounge showcases sponsoring exhibitors’ latest apparel and merchandise in a prominent lounge space on the ICAST show floor. Not only will attendees be able to view the latest trends in clothing and accessories, but they will also be able to take a well-deserved break and catch up with peers in the lounge area.
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Foundations’ Showcase |
Open during show hours. Booth 1301.
Las Vegas Convention Center, North Halls |
The FishAmerica and Future Fisherman Foundations’ Showcase has an array of products from companies who contribute a percentage of their sales to the foundations through cause-related marketing partnerships.
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Exhibitors’ Social Hour |
The Exhibitors’ Social Hour is a time for exhibitors to invite attendees into their booths to enjoy beer and wine and conversation. Certain exhibitors will offer social hours from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16 and Thursday, July 17, and from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 18. Be on the lookout for your invitation from participating exhibitors to join the celebration.
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