Schedule of Events
Thursday, October 22
The agenda is current as of August 2026. 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.
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Registration | Grand Ballroom Foyer |
| 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. | Buffet Breakfast Hosted by ASA for all Attendees | Grand Ballroom |
| 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | NOAA RAPID Session | Azalea AB |
| Committee Meetings | ||
| 9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. | • Marketing | Azalea C |
| • PR/Media | Azalea DEF | |
| • Finance | Magnolia 2 | |
| • ICAST | Beachside | |
| • Sustainability | Lagoon | |
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | • Saltwater: East Subcommittee | Azalea AB |
| 11:00 a.m. - Noon | • Freshwater Subcommittee | Azalea AB |
| 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Break | Grand Ballroom Foyer |
| Noon - 1:00 p.m. | Buffet Lunch | Grand Ballroom Patio |
| General Session | Grand Ballroom | |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Navigating the New Washington Beyond the Headline: Understanding the administration, Congress, elections and the shifting dynamics of American politics. Keynote Speaker: Chris Stirewalt |
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| 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | The Modern Angler: Reaching Who’s Next Turning insight into strategies for recruitment, engagement and retention Facilitated by: Mary Beth Long Speakers: Bruce Stanton, Shamarria Morrison, Easton Colvin, Jack McKinney |
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| 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. | Break | Grand Ballroom Foyer |
| 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Board of Directors Meeting (+ Committee Chairs) | Lagoon |
| 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | ASA Farewell Reception | Lagoon Lawn |
| 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | ASA Farewell Dinner Southern Style It’s time to celebrate Southern style! Join us for a memorable evening filled with warm Southern hospitality, authentic Gulf cuisine, live music, and plenty of good times with old and new industry friends. | Grand Ballroom North |
