Schedule of Events

Thursday, October 17

The agenda is current as of September 2024. Subject to change.

As an ASA member, this is your opportunity to be a part of the sportfishing industry’s most important business and community engagement event.
TimeEventLocation
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.RegistrationKon Tiki Foyer
8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.Attendee BreakfastRousseau Center
Committee Meetings
9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
15 Min. Break at 10:30 a.m.
Kon Tiki Foyer
Communications - Boardroom East and West
       10:45 a.m. Breakouts
       PR/Media Subcommittee - Boardroom East
       Marketing Subcommittee - Boardroom West

Trade & Consumer Shows - Cockatoo
Sustainability - Rousseau East & West
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.Saltwater Subcommittee: EastToucan & Macaw
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Freshwater SubcommitteeToucan & Macaw
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.FinanceWilliam D. Evans Sternwheeler (located outside on the dock)
11:00 a.m. - NoonFull Government AffairsToucan & Macaw
Concurrent Session for Non-Committee Members
9:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.Professional Development and Continuing Education: Critical Tools for Growing and Expanding your Business. Are you and your staff utilizing ASA’s new Educational Hub?
ASA helps our members stay informed and educated on the latest industry trends, sales data, marketing techniques and so much more. Join leaders of both ASA and the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas to learn more about the new ASA/MRAA Educational Hub.
Speakers: John Stillwagon, Director of Communications, Content, and Digital Marketing at ASA
Liz Keener, Director of Dealership Development at MRAA
William D. Evans Sternwheeler (located outside on the dock)
General Sessions
Noon - 1:00 p.m.ASA LuncheonNorth Beach Lawn
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker: Political Predictions and the Upcoming Presidential Elections – David Wasserman Kon Tiki Ballroom
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.ASA Government Affairs –What’s on the Horizon?
Moderator: Mike Leonard - Vice President of Government Affairs, ASA
Panelists: George Cooper - Partner, Forbes Tate Partners
Jeff Angers - President, Center for Sportfishing Policy
Kon Tiki Ballroom
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Board of Directors MeetingToucan & Macaw
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Aloha Luau Reception and Dinner
Wear your favorite Hawaiian shirt or dress and join us in celebrating the sportfishing community and celebrate industry victories.
Everyone is welcome.
Boardroom & Kon Tiki Ballroom

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