ASA Reveals Plans for ICAST 2020 Online
Posted by GAME ON on 29th May 2020
ICAST Online will virtually connect the sportfishing industry this July 13 鈥 17
Alexandria, VA 鈥 May 29, 2020 鈥 ICAST, the world鈥檚 largest recreational fishing trade show, has transitioned from a physical show to a virtual event with ICAST 2020 Online. The American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the show鈥檚 producer, is committed to delivering attendees and exhibitors alike an engaging, interactive online trade show experience.
The virtual trade show will take place July 13 鈥 17, 2020, and will offer virtual 鈥渂ooths鈥 where exhibitors will showcase their products and services, host virtual press conferences, schedule live and on demand product demonstrations, set up virtual meetings with buyers and media, engage in live chat and much more.
ICAST Online will also include the always popular New Product Showcase Best of Category and Best of Show voting and awards. New for this year, verified buyers and media will vote through a password protected portal.
ICAST Online will offer both public and password-activated access to different sections of the show experience such as the online FLW ICAST Cup Bass Fishing Tournament and an interactive scavenger hunt. Also featured will be business education seminars and other interactive events for buyers, media and the angling public.
During ICAST week, ASA will host several conservation related events that will engage the recreational fishing audience with our nation鈥檚 conservation efforts and critical needs for the future.
ASA will also offer seminars, interviews and presentations that focus on the business needs of small businesses, in particular our independent retailers.
鈥淲ith ICAST Online, ASA will continue to bring people and products together,鈥 said ASA President Glenn Hughes. 鈥淭his July, retail buyers, media and all show attendees will connect with product experts, manufacturing sales teams and other industry professionals to see and learn about the latest products in the fishing industry, as well as engage on issues that matter most to our industry. All online from their home or office.鈥
Hughes further noted, 鈥淣ow, more than ever, it鈥檚 crucial that we continue to meet the needs of our angling customers. Working with our show production partners, we鈥檙e able to offer this virtual experience in an innovative 24/7 format which will have an impact across the global sportfishing industry not just during ICAST week, but long after the show is over.鈥
Accessing ICAST 2020 Online The ICAST website is still the one-stop 鈥渟hop鈥 for all things ICAST. Buyers and media who registered in 2017, 2018 and 2019 will be automatically registered for the 2020 show with access to MyShowPlanner.
鈥淭he MyShowPlanner combines planning and logistics into one easy-to-use tool,鈥 said Trade Show and Membership Vice President Blake Swango. 鈥淏y creating their show account, attendees can add exhibitors and products as well as save appointments, sessions and demos to a personalized calendar. We see a huge opportunity to connect our member exhibitors with more buyers.鈥
Hughes concluded, 鈥淪ince we can鈥檛 do it in person this year, ICAST Online will bring our community together virtually, and reach a larger audience of anglers than ever before!鈥