Inaugural ATA Angling Summit confirmed
The first-ever UK Angling Summit – organised by the Angling Trades Association – will take place in November with the aim of bringing the UK tackle trade together and providing a wealth of useful information for manufacturers, distributors, agents, retailers and fisheries alike.
The event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 19th at The Arden Hotel, Birmingham and will feature a string of high-profile speakers and industry experts from across the world, discussing key topics that impact UK trade and recreational angling.
Although the full programme is still being compiled, you can expect information and trade statistics, updates on the latest threats and issues surrounding the tackle industry giving you the knowledge to boost your business.
It will take its lead from the hugely successful European Fishing Tackle Trade Association Angling Summit held in Berlin at the end of November – an event those attending acclaimed as well worth their time and effort.
There will also be the chance for non-ATA members to find out more about the association and the work it has been doing behind the scenes to safeguard our sport not to mention the benefits of joining and getting involved.
ATA chair Andrew Race explained: "In my view, a UK angling summit is vital for a well-organised and well-funded angling industry growth plan. The trade needs to be fully aware of the facts affecting its industry and the environment in which it operates. Only then can it make informed decisions about a sustainable future.
"Part of the ATA's role is to make data available and improve awareness for its members to invest. Brands need to know what they are investing in and where the money is going. Knowledge of the facts gives them a better standpoint to make those decisions.
"Our annual UK summit will provide a focus for discussion and give a voce to anyone in the trade who wants to attend."
More details of speakers and the full itinerary will be sent to the trade as soon as they are confirmed.
Editors' notes
The ATA represents angling manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, fisheries, media and distributors, counting amongst its members many of the UK's major angling names.
The Angling Trades Association's aim is to promote, represent and protect the trade across all three angling disciplines – sea, game and coarse fishing. In so doing, it strives to achieve not only long-term stability for the sport but, more importantly, ongoing growth and development It partners with many other key angling organisations as well s working closely with the Environment agency.
It also promotes angling through Get Into Fishing, National Fishing Month and Take a Friend Fishing – initiatives started by the ATA and backed by the membership. ATA members continue to donate £1,000s to support national competitions and a myriad of fishing projects.
For further information contact media lead John Hunter via media@anglingtradesassociation.com