Event Dates
2017-06-25 - 2017-06-28
Website
Exhibitors
450
Event contact title
To exhibit:
Event contact first name
Amanda
Event contact last name
Zawad
Email
exhibit@astratoy.org
Event contact telephone number
312-222-0984
Description
Founded in 1992, the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA) is an international not-for-profit trade organization that serves more than 1,800 independent retailers, manufacturers and sales representations of the specialty toy industry. ASTRA is a dedicated community of professionals committed to providing children with healthy, quality play materials that have high play value. ASTRA members build their businesses around specialty toys, which are designed with a focus on what the child can do, rather than what the toy can do. ASTRA members are leaders who have a positive influence the economy, culture and creativity of the communities they serve.
ASTRA provides members with access to networking, education, discounts, business products and services to assist our members as they grow their businesses. ASTRA Academy, which houses our education and training resources, was established to provide ASTRA members with on-demand access to up-to-the-minute training in an ever-changing industry. Marketplace & Academy is a four-day trade show and education conference featuring industry leaders and hands-on product demonstrations. The conference draws more than 450 exhibits and includes more than 30 hours of education.
Attendee information
Why You Should Attend:
Marketplace & Academy is the #1 trade show in the specialty toy industry according to retailers. The many vendors, exceptional deals, 4th quarter buying opportunities, and rich educational programming will INSPIRE YOU! The connections, stories, and unscripted networking will propel your success all year.
Join specialty toy colleagues to explore new ideas, play games, and gain tools to help your business thrive. Discover the newest toys straight from the manufacturers. Take advantage of show-only discounts that could make your year. You'll also hear big idea from industry luminaries, and you'll connect and reconnect with kindred spirits who make play their business.
Exhibitor information
Specialty Toys, School Supplies, Gifts and Cards, Hobby supplies, Children's Books & CD's, Juvenile Products, Baby Products.