ICAST 2010—Get in on the Action
Attendee and exhibitor registration is now open for the world’s largest sportfishing trade show
The International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST), the world’s largest sportfishing trade show returns to Las Vegas from July 14—16, 2010. From buyers to media to exhibitors, ICAST annually attracts more than 7,000 representatives from the international sportfishing community to conduct business, network with industry leaders and see all the latest innovations in gear and accessories. Produced by the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the sportfishing industry’s trade association, ICAST is a catalyst that drives the sportfishing trade, a key part of keeping the industry strong and prosperous.
Visit ICASTfishing.org!
ICASTfishing.org offers all the information that you need to know about the world’s largest sportfishing trade show including registration, the show schedule, show highlights and events, press room, exhibitor information and much more. Check out the one-stop place online for everything ICAST.
Register for ICAST 2010 Today!
ICAST 2010 registration is now open. ICAST 2010, being held July 14—16, is just a few short months away. To register for the world’s largest sportfishing trade show, log on to www.ICASTfishing.org and go to the Registration pages. Experient, Inc., our show registration partner, has improved the process to ensure that registering for the show and making hotel reservations at the official ICAST hotels is as seamless as possible.
Discounted pre-registration and housing rates
All attendees must be registered and badged in order to access the show floor. Pre-registration rates are valid until June 10, 2010. After June 10, on-site registration rates apply. Register now and take advantage of the discounted rate. Registration is subject to ASA approval. At the same time you register for ICAST, you may also make your hotel reservations at the seven official ICAST hotels including the Las Vegas Hilton, our ICAST headquarters. Rates for the Hilton are $89.00 per night. You must register for an ICAST badge before registering for ICAST housing.
Exhibit Space is Available—But Going Fast
More than 80 percent of the 2010 show floor has already been sold and remaining booth space in Las Vegas is going fast. Now is the time for exhibitors to reserve their booth space to ensure that their business is in front of thousands of buyers and more than 500 members of the outdoor media. ICAST has featured a sold out exhibit floor for the last eight consecutive years.
All contracts submitted must be accompanied by a 50 percent deposit of the total booth fee or space will not be assigned. A confirmation letter with the booth assignment and invoice for the remaining balance will be sent to all exhibitors. Answers to exhibitors’ frequently asked questions are on ICASTfishing.org. Go to the ICAST Web site—www.ICASTfishing.org—to review the floor plan and obtain the Exhibit Space Contract to reserve your ICAST 2010 exhibit space.
For more information, please contact ICAST Associate Kenneth Andres, (703) 519-9691, x231, or ICAST Coordinator Melissa Woolley at (703) 519-9691, x241.
To view a list of exhibitors who already have signed up to exhibit at ICAST 2010, go to the Attendee section on ICASTfishing.org.
Top Five Reasons to Attend ICAST 2010
New Product Showcase—The Showcase offers exhibitors and buyers a special opportunity to debut and preview hundreds of the next season’s innovations in fishing gear and accessories. Buyers and Media-editorial attendees have the opportunity to evaluate each new product and vote for the prestigious “Best of Show” awards in 17 product categories.
ICAST-only Specials—ICAST show specials offer buyers strong incentives to save money by striking deals at the show. In 2009, nearly half of all ICAST exhibitors offered show specials.
Buyer Raffles—Each time an order is placed with an exhibitor, a buyer is eligible to have his or her name entered in the ICAST Buyer Raffle. The grand price is a trip to Crocodile Bay Resort in Costa Rica.
View All Major Product Lines at ICAST—ICAST is the only trade show where major manufacturers display their entire product lines.
Networking Opportunities—Business still revolves around face-to-face meetings. There’s no place like ICAST to connect with industry leaders and build relationships with people from around the globe.