
Countdown to ICAST
Only at ICAST can you meet with thousands of dealers, hundreds of outdoor media representatives and expand your global business network.
ICAST will be held July 11-13, 2012 at the Orange County Convention Center. To exhibit at ICAST, please review the Exhibitor Prospectus and floor plan. Please complete and return the Exhibit Space Contract by email or by fax at 703-519-1872.
ICAST is a trade-only show and not open to the general public. Manufacturers typically exhibit at ICAST or they may attend as non-exhibiting member manufacturers. Exhibitors must be members of the American Sportfishing Association. Wholesalers, retailers, manufacturer’s reps, advertising and industry associates, government affiliates and members of the media are welcome to attend the show.
You must be a member of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) to exhibit at ICAST. To become an ASA member, please email joinnow@asafishing.org for more information.
New Product Showcase - The New Product Showcase is ICAST’s flagship feature. Each year, the Showcase grows in size, level of competition and prestige. In 2011, record numbers of companies competed for the coveted "Best of Show" awards in 17 categories and overall "Best of Show." The New Product Showcase is your opportunity to debut your latest innovation to a veritable "who’s who" in the sportfishing industry.
Number and Quality of Buyers - More than 2,000 buyers attended ICAST 2011. Exhibiting at ICAST allows you to reach more buyers in three days than you could see in one year. According to the ICAST 2011 follow-up exhibitor surveys 90 percent were satisfied with the quality of buyers who attended the show.
Media Exposure - Media attendance at ICAST has doubled over the past five years. More than 500 outdoor media representatives attend ICAST to assess and review what the sportfishing industry has to offer as well as to vote in the New Product Showcase.
Networking Opportunities - ICAST has a wealth of networking opportunities in addition to the show floor and is known as the place to jumpstart a new business. Sign up for space now to ensure that your business is front and center for the more than 2,000 buyers and 525 media representatives in attendance.
ICAST Buyers’ Guide - The ICAST Buyers’ Guide — both print and online — is the resource that buyers use at the show and throughout the year to guide their product purchases.
Visit the ICAST Rules page for a full list of show rules and regulations.
For more information about ICAST 2012, please contact ICAST Director Kenneth Andres at 703-519-9691, x231, or Trade Show and Meetings Coordinator Teresa Denchfield at 703-519-9691, x241.