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Let's Make Waves

 THE #1 EVENT FOR NETWORKING & DEAL-MAKING IN THE SURF PARK INDUSTRY 

November 5-7, 2025

MARRIOTT VIRGINIA BEACH OCEANFRONT, VA, USA
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"Two days jam-packed with insightful discussions, thoughtful debates and sharing ideas about how we can help progress the sport, culture and community we love most.”  

- Rupert Partridge, CRO, Aventuur

THE #1 CONFERENCE FOR SURF PARKS

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Direct access to in-depth data, statistics, behaviors and trends that are shaping the future of Surf Parks.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Connect with industry leaders and decision-makers, fostering valuable relationships that can drive your professional growth.

LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS

Benefit from the global expertise of panelists, offering best practices in Surf Park development, operation, and technology. 

SPEAKERS

BRAD HARGREAVES

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

Thesis Driven

KANIELA NEVES

President

Kelly Slater Wave co.

ORION CORCILIUS

Managing Partner

Vandever Capital

ROB BUDETTI

Managing Partner

AO

CRAIG STODDART

Director

Thinking Adrenaline

SEÁN YOUNG

Head of Development Projects 

Wavegarden

BLAKE HESS

Chief Operating Officer

Beach Street Development

MIKE SCHWAAB

General Manager

Waco Surf

DAMON TUDOR

Director

Thinking Adrenaline

VINNY SMITH

Founder

Palm Springs Surf Club

DR. JESS PONTING

Partner

Surf Park Central

ASH PRESSER

Risk & Safety Specialist

Aquatic Risk Services Australia

ANDY HADDEN

Founder

Lost Shore Surf Resort

CAMERON ANNAS

CEO

Granite Insurance

EDUARDO GRINBERG

Director Of Operations

JHSF

EDGARDO CORNEJO

COO

AGRU America

MARK FORD

Partner

Maschoff Brennan

LUKE ALTSCHWAGER

Founder & Director

Palm Valley Gold Coast

DISCUSSION TOPICS

Surf Park Summit brings together industry experts and thought leaders to discuss topics including:

Surf Parks as Real Estate Anchors
Wave Technology Showcase
Investment & Financing Strategies
Risk, Insurance & Legal Readiness
Sustainability & Resource Management
Optimizing Operations & Profitability
Global Expansion & Market Entry
 
Projects from Concept to Construction
Community Engagement & Policy Alignment

Networking, Awards & Deal-Making

 
Safety, Accessibility & Compliance
Revenue Diversification

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SPEAK AT SURF PARK SUMMIT 2025

We are seeking dynamic and forward-thinking speakers to share their expertise and insights on the future of surf-acnhored real estate development.

Why speak at the Surf Park Summit?  

  • Gain visibility among the top leaders in the surf-anchored real estate industry.
  • Expand your network with developers, investors, and global thought leaders.
  • Position yourself as an industry expert and showcase your expertise to an engaged audience.

Ready to join the speaker lineup? Apply now to speak at Surf Park Summit 2025 and be a key player in shaping the future of the industry!

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 SURF PARK SHARKS


The 2024 Surf Park Sharks competition brought together the most promising surf park developers to pitch their visionary projects to a panel of top investors and industry leaders. In Shark Tank-style, surf park developers pitch to the Surf Park Summit audience and a judging panel of real surf park investors.

Are you developing a surf park and looking for investment, strategic guidance, and industry exposure? Surf Park Sharks 2025 is your chance to pitch in front of the biggest names in the industry.

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SURF PARK AWARDS


The Surf Park Awards celebrates the pioneers and innovators shaping the future of surf parks. From groundbreaking technology to sustainability leadership, these awards recognize the individuals and companies making waves in surf park development that push the industry forward.
Companies and individuals from all facets of the surf park ecosystem are encouraged to apply.

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REGISTRATION PRICING

Two-Day Pass

$2,150

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Two-Day Pass

$1,828

Member

Single Day Pass

$1,400

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Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront

4201 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA

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