Badge Categories

ICAST has a wide-range of badge categories. Below is the category list and their descriptions.

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Badge Description
ExhibitorExhibitors have an allotment of 4 badges per 100 square feet. Any badge requests over the 4 per 100 square feet will have an additional fee.
Buyer-RetailAll buyers must include proper credentials for approval.
Buyer-WholesaleAll buyers must include proper credentials for approval.
Manufacturer’s Rep.Independent sales representative who handles many different manufacturer’s product lines.
Media-EditorialMedia credentials are issued to media reps whose purpose is to write about the show, products and other ICAST-related events. Marketing, public relations and advertising reps do NOT qualify for press credentials. Student and corporate members in professional outdoor write/media/communicators organizations do not automatically qualify for a Media Editorial badge. Corporate members generally fall into the Media-Sales category
Non-Exhibiting Member ManufacturerSportfishing, allied or marine manufacturer that is a member of ASA, but not exhibiting at ICAST.
First-Time Non-Exhibiting ManufacturerAny manufacturer who has not previously attended or exhibited at ICAST.
Government/AssociationFederal or state fish and wildlife agency employees and people employed by natural resource affiliated non-profit associations only.
Industry Associate/Industry SupplierMembers of industry-related associations, trade shows, etc. “Catch-All Category”
Captain/GuidePersons licensed by the U. S. Coast Guard to carry passengers for hire and who operates the charter boat or head boat. Must provide a valid captain’s or guide’s license.
Media – SalesIf a media rep is from a media source (newspaper, magazine, broadcast, dot.com) but is in advertising sales, then he or she falls under the Media-Sales category and must register in that category and pay the respective member or non-member registration fee. The Media Sales badge also applies to marketing, public relations and sponsorship development.
Custom Tackle RetailerManufacturers producing private label, custom products for resale.
Nonprofit and Educational OrganizationsOrganizations or institutions that incorporate recreational fishing/fishing conservation in their mission or curriculum.

ICAST is a trade-based show and is not open to the general public.

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