From AFFTA:
Wednesday at #IFTD17
Here we go — the first day of the International Fly Tackle Dealer Show. The show floor looks full and ready to roll, and we’re anticipating a lively, productive few days.
Thanks to everyone — exhibitors, retailers and media — who made it out to the AFFTA Demo Day yesterday; it was a wildly successful event that saw anglers testing out a wide variety of products on trophy bass ponds, and good conversations up and down the fairway.
Today, don’t forget to check out the ever-popular Pond Hog Casting Competition from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., and the Drake Film Awards at the Rozen Plaza this evening at 7:00 p.m.
Remember, use the hashtags #IFTD17 and #affta in your social media! You can follow our Instagram account at @affta_iftd, and find us on Facebook.
Wednesday, July 12
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration Open
7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
State of the Industry Breakfast
This is a ticketed event
Orange County Convention Center
Room F2 (Tangerine Room), West Hall
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Exhibition Open
9:00 am – 5:00 p.m.
New Product Showcase
Open to Buyers and Media-Editorial Only
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Business Development Seminar – Meeting Room W221D-E, OCCC
Hug Your Haters
Presented by Jay Baer, ICAST Industry Breakfast Keynote Speaker and President of Convince&Convert
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Business Development Seminar – Meeting Room W221D-E, OCCC
If General Patton Ran Your Business
Presented by Tom Shay, President, Profits Plus Solutions
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Business Development Seminar – Meeting Room W221D-E, OCCC
The 2016 Fly-fishing Retail Survey Results
Presented by Rob Southwick, President, Southwick Associates
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Business Development Seminar – Meeting Room W221D-E, OCCC
How Much is That Doggy in the Window?
Presented by Tom Shay, President, Profits Plus Solutions
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Pond Hog Hero Casting Competition
Sponsored by Thomas & Thomas
IFTD Casting Ponds
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Social Hour in Exhibitors’ Booth
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Business Development Seminar – Meeting Room W221D-E, OCCC
Coaching Your Team to Success
Presented by Valerie Ziebron, President, VRZ Consulting Company
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Chairman’s Industry Awards Reception
Open to ALL Exhibitors and Attendees
Orange County Convention Center
Room F2 (Tangerine Room), West Hall
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Drake Film Awards
Sponsored by The Drake
Rosen Plaza Hotel, Ballroom C
Thanks for being a part of IFTD! We’ll see you out on the show floor.
