ICAST 2013 Show Highlights and Events
Show Floor Destinations
Check out these “can’t miss” show floor destinations
New Product Showcase
Sponsored by Fishing Tackle Retailer
Booth 2344
The New Product Showcase is the number one reason why people come to the trade show. Only at the New Product Showcase can you see the latest gear, apparel and accessories before they are unveiled to the fishing public.
Once the “Best of Show” voting is over, the Showcase is open to all trade show attendees and exhibitors.
You don’t want to miss this once-a-year opportunity to see the latest and greatest innovations in the fishing industry.
New Product Showcase Hours
Booth 2344
Open to Buyers and Media-Editorial Badge Holders Only
Tuesday, July 9 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 10 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Open to All Trade Show Attendees and Exhibitors
Wednesday, July 10 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 11 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, July 12 9:00 a.m. – Noon
ASA Resource Center
Open during show hours.
Booth 2419
Stop by the ASA Resource Center to meet the ASA and consumer show staff and learn how you can take full advantage of your trade association membership. You can also learn more about ASA's national angler advocacy campaign - KeepAmericaFishing™ - and the role you can play in keeping our waters accessible now and in the future. You may also talk with the IRS consultants about the excise tax on fishing equipment and speak with ASA’s human resources consultant about issues impacting your company.
Cyber Lounge
Supported by Take Me Fishing™
Booth 2510
The Cyber Lounge, offering complimentary Internet access, serves as ICAST’s business center and is prominently located on the show floor. Staff from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation will be on hand to explain the connection between their efforts and increasing participation in recreational fishing and boating.
Lure Tank
Open during show hours
Booth 2510 area
The ICAST Lure Tank showcases the latest in hard and soft lures. Attendees witness how lures perform underwater as well as on top of water. There is also an underwater camera that displays an up-close view of what is happening beneath the surface on a large television monitor.
Show Highlights and Events
All events take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center unless noted otherwise.
New Product Showcase and Preview Reception
Booth 2344
The Showcase is open during show hours - July 10-12 – and to all attendees beginning at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 10
Preview Reception: Tuesday, July 9, 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
The reception Open to Registered Buyers and Credentialed Media Only
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 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.
Only registered buyers and individuals with Media-Editorial badges are eligible to vote in the New Product Showcase. Exhibitors are not permitted in the Showcase during the voting period. The product with the most votes in each category is awarded "Best of Show" for that category and the product with the most votes overall wins the coveted ICAST 2013 "Best of Show" honors.
To meet the needs of buyers and exhibitors, the New Product Showcase competition includes awards in 21 product categories as well as the overall "Best of Show" award.
Voting begins on Tuesday, July 9, at 5:00 p.m. during the New Product Showcase Preview Reception and ends at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10. Buyers and media who vote have a chance to win one of three drawings for a $500 cash prize.
State of the Industry Breakfast
Wednesday, July 10, 7:30 a.m.–8:45 a.m.
N246-N249, Second Floor
Tickets required
Get the inside information on the state of our industry during the State of the Industry Breakfast. This year’s guest speaker is National Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Bench.
Chairman's Industry Awards Reception
Sponsored by Rapala
Wednesday, July 10, 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
N246-N249, Second Floor
Open to all badged trade show attendees.
Gregg Wollner, executive vice president of Rapala USA, and chairman of ASA’s Board of Directors, hosts our awards reception. During the reception, Wollner and ASA President and CEO Mike Nussman will present the New Product Showcase "Best of Show" awards. All ICAST and IFTD attendees are welcome to attend the awards reception.
