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ICAST
ICAST: The World's Largest Sportfishing Trade Show
The International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ICAST, is the world’s largest sportfishing trade show annually hosting 7,000 people from the global sportfishing industry representing 63 countries. ICAST is produced by the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the sportfishing industry’s trade association, which looks out for the interests of the entire sportfishing community.
ICAST is the cornerstone of the sportfishing industry, helping to drive sportfishing companies’ product sales year round. ICAST is also the premier showcase for the latest innovations in fishing gear, accessories and apparel. ICAST 2011 will be held July 13-15, in the North Halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nev.
In 2010, more than 7,000 representatives of the sportfishing industry attended ICAST. The show featured 412 exhibitors filling 1,221 booths. More than 2,000 buyers and more than 525 members of the outdoor media were in attendance as well as 900 attendees from countries around the globe.
Exhibiting at ICAST 2011
ICAST 2011 will be held July 13-15, 2011 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Please review the floor plan and obtain the Exhibit Space Contract to reserve your ICAST 2011 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.
ICAST 2010 Highlights
This year 7,000 people representing 63 countries attended ICAST 2010 which spanned 400,000 square feet of the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. Over 2,000 buyers and 525 members of the media also attended the show. The 2010 show highlights are now available.
ASA Membership Application
If you are interested in joining ASA, please download a membership form and fax it to ASA at (703) 519-1872. For more information about joining ASA, please contact Membership Director Jill Calabria, or call (703) 519-9691, x234.
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