ICAST Sportfishing 2016 Is The Largest Showcase In The World
With Orlando, Fla. as the backdrop, the 59th International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ICAST Sportfishing, the world’s largest showcase of fishing tackle, apparel and accessories, is taking place July 12-15 at the Orange County Convention Center. All the details are available at www.ICASTfishing.org.
ICAST Week 2016 will host 600 exhibitors, a 650,000-square-foot show floor, a week-long lineup of business and networking events and more than 13,000 attendees. ICAST is the venue for launching new fishing products and setting industry trends.
A new attraction on the ICAST show floor includes a Marine Accessories Pavilion, hosted by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). For the fourth year, the International Fly Tackle Dealer show (IFTD), the fly tackle-specific show produced by the American Fly Fishing Trade Association (AFFTA), is co-locating with ICAST on the same days with the same show hours.
ICAST Super Tuesday
ICAST sportfishing Super Tuesday, July 12, is packed with events. On Tuesday morning, ICAST is hosting On the Water at Lake Toho just a short shuttle ride away from the convention center. The events include the second annual product demonstration day with more than 50 ICAST exhibitors. ICAST is also again partnering with FLW to host the ICAST Cup – Industry Bass Fishing Tournament with the weigh-in to coincide with the On the Water product demonstrations. Also on Tuesday morning is the annual Bass & Birdies golf tournament.
Opening Night Concert with Cole Swindell
ICAST is kicking up the energy level this year with the Tuesday night concert featuring Academy of Country Music’s New Artist of the Year, Cole Swindell. Swindell will perform Tuesday, July 12, beginning at 8 p.m. at the Orange County Convention Center. The concert is exclusive to registered attendees and exhibitors.
Additional Show Highlights
New Product Showcase and Preview Reception: Sponsored by Fishing Tackle Retailer, more fishing products are unveiled during the ICAST New Product Showcase than anywhere else in the world. Hundreds of new products will make their marketplace debut and compete for Best of Show honors in 24 product categories this year.
Industry Breakfast Keynote Address: Wednesday morning kicks off with insight and inspiration from communications strategist Ken Schmidt, formerly of Harley-Davidson Motor Company.
Chairman’s Industry Awards Reception: On July 13, ICAST will host the Chairman’s Industry Awards Reception, where the New Product Showcase “Best of Show” awards are presented. All ICAST and IFTD attendees are welcome to attend.
Business Conference Sessions: This year’s seminars focus on a wide-range of topics, with a particular focus on buyers and the retail sector. The sessions are free to all badged ICAST and IFTD attendees.
ICAST can be found at www.ICASTfishing.org, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ICASTfishing, on Instagram at ICASTshow, and on Twitter @ICASTShow and #icastshow.