Schedule of Events

Wednesday, October 21

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.
TimeEventLocation
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.RegistrationGrand Ballroom Foyer
8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.Breakfast Buffet
Hosted by ASA for all Attendees		Grand Ballroom
General SessionGrand Ballroom
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.Welcome and Opening Remarks
President Glenn Hughes and Chairman Jeff Kolodzinski
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Charting What’s Next: The Courage to Rethink What’s Possible.
An inspiring look at challenging assumptions, embracing change and creating the future rather than waiting for it.
Keynote Speaker: Kyle Scheele
10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.Break
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.The Modern Angler: Know Who’s Fishing
Data, demographics, behavior and the forces reshaping the marketplace
Speakers: Ben Scuderi, Stephanie Vatalaro and Don Unser
11:30 a.m. - NoonIndustry Awards
Noon - 1:00 p.m.Lunch BuffetGrand Ballroom Patio
Noon - 1:00 p.m.Chairman's Leadership Lunch
Southern Roots *Invite Only*
Committee Meetings
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.• R3Magnolia 3
• MembershipMagnolia 1
• Market InsightsLagoon
• ICAST Customer SubcommitteeAzalea C
1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.• Full Government AffairsAzalea AB
2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.BreakGrand Ballroom Foyer
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.• Trade and Commerce SubcommitteeAzalea AB
3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.• Saltwater Subcommittee: WestAzalea AB
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Industry Networking Reception
All are welcome to come discover Women in Angling—what it is, who it's for, and how you and your company can get involved.  Meet the women shaping our industry, make new connections and see how you can get involved! 		Julep Point
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.PAC Reception and Dinner
*Ticketed Event* Contact Mike Leonard for more information.		Sky Lounge
Open evening to explore the area