Just wanted to answer this perennial question.
This simple answer is no. You have to have a pass and it is only sold to companies, buyers, and press. This is an industry-only event. Everyone is there for business purposes. Retail sales are not allowed. Window shoppers, gawkers, and anyone considered "general public" will get thrown out - seriously. They don't kid around there.
ICAST Show Rules 1. ICAST is open only to qualified members of the trade. All attendees must be badged for the duration of the show. 2. Exhibitors and attendees who are in violation of any portion of ASA’s rules and regulations will be asked to leave immediately and will forfeit his or her badge. Additional penalties may be applied. 3. Exhibitors and attendees must be in compliance with local, state and federal laws and any valid federal or state court order. 4. Exhibitors and attendees must refrain from any conduct that would be viewed as detrimental or disruptive to the operation of the show, including, but not limited to: inappropriate dress, lascivious behavior, excessive noise, unauthorized use of another exhibitor’s product or product concepts or any other activity ASA determines to be unacceptable or unethical. 5. Orders may only be taken within exhibitors’ booths. Retail sales are prohibited during the show. 6. Exhibitors are not permitted to place promotional materials outside their booth except in the Press Room. 7. Any attendee who is observed to be soliciting business in the aisles or other public spaces, in another company’s booth, or anyone who is not an ICAST exhibitor who hosts an exhibit or other function outside the ICAST floor and official hotels is in violation of show rules and will be asked to leave. 8. Exhibitors may serve alcoholic beverages in their booths during the designated social hour. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited from the show floor at all other times. 9. Photography and videography are not permitted on the show floor. Properly credentialed Media-Editorial attendees are excluded. 10. Children under 16 years of age are not permitted on the show floor during set-up and dismantle. Proof of age is required. No exceptions.
Hope that helps!
Glenn
