Surf Park Summit 2026

• Dates: September 1-3, 2026
• Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Surf Park Summit is the premier annual gathering for surf park developers, operators, investors, and suppliers shaping the future of surf-anchored destinations. Gain expert insights, connect with industry leaders, and experience the projects defining what’s next for the global surf park industry.

Real Estate & Operations Walking Tour of Atlantic Park

• Date & Time: 3:00pm September 1st, 2026
• Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Explore Atlantic Park one year into operations.

This guided walking tour offers a firsthand look at how a modern surf park performs in a live environment — connecting real estate strategy, design decisions, and operational execution.

Designed for developers, operators, and industry partners, this session focuses on what it takes to run a surf park successfully

Workshop: Turning Vision Into Viable Places: Building World-Class, Activity-Driven Destinations

• Date & Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm September 1st, 2026
• Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Join us during the Surf Park Summit 2026 for a special workshop hosted by Chris Ryan, an architect, developer, and builder. Chris recently gave a TEDx Talk on creating Third Place developments. 

If you are an early-stage developer, this is a must-attend session to take your project to the next level

Surf Park Sharks 2026

• Date & Time: 3:30pm September 2nd, 2026
• Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Surf Park Sharks will be held at the Surf Park Summit 2026 and is the industry’s premier pitch competition, spotlighting the most innovative surf park developments shaping the future of surf-anchored destinations. Selected finalists will present live to a panel of leading investors and industry experts, gaining valuable exposure, feedback, and potential partnerships. 

Surf Park Awards 2026

• Date & Time: 4:30pm September 2nd, 2026
• Location: Virginia Beach, VA

The Surf Park Awards are hosted annually during the Surf Park Summit and recognize the developers, operators, and innovators shaping the future of surf parks. Winners will be recognized across a number of awards, including Surf Park Sustainability, Industry Leadership, Best Surf Park Event, and more!