Surf Park Summit 2025 - November 5-7, Virginia Beach

Nov. 5th - 7th, 2025 | Marriott Oceanfront, Virginia Beach

Surf Park Summit 2025 at a Glance

500+ Attendees

80+ Speakers

40+ Hours of Content

$6B+ Industry

Participating Companies

The Global Event for Surf-Anchored Real Estate

Join the premier global gathering of surf park visionaries, developers, operators, investors, and suppliers shaping the next generation of surf-anchored destinations. Over two days in Virginia Beach, connect with industry decision-makers driving innovation in surf parks and real estate development.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND SURF PARK SUMMIT

Summit is for real estate developers, operators, investors, and suppliers serving surf-anchored destinations.

DEVELOPERS

Hear case studies from successful surf-anchored real estate projects
Gain direct access to technology providers and design firms
Develop strategies for integrating surf parks into mixed-use developments
Make connections with leaders driving project approvals

OPERATORS

Attend discussions and panels with the world’s most successful surf park operators
Access countless networking opportunities to connect with operators from surf parks around the world
Explore partnerships with organizations that drive operational excellence, efficiency, and scalability

INVESTORS

Access early visibility into emerging real estate developments anchored by surf parks
Evaluate case studies of both successful and challenged ventures to uncover what drives lasting growth and profitability
Identify opportunities to align capital with scalable, resilient surf-anchored developments

2025 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

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

MARTI WEINSTEIN

Partner

DIVERSIFIED PARTNERS

TOM HUDAK

Vice President of Investments

EPR Properties

MIKE CULPEPPER

Managing Partner

Venture Reality Group

DAVID DALLMAN

Vice President

Kimley Horn

DAN GANGWISH

Managing Director, Government

Piper Sandler

MARK ERDLY

Studio Director

Gensler

SHAUN HUTCHINSON

Group Operations Manager

URBNSURF

JULIE KLINE

Director of Sales & Marketing

Aquatic Development Group

CHEYNE MAGNUSSON

Surf Design and Operations Manager

Endless Surf

COCO COLOMBO

Surf Operations & Experience Supervisor

Alaïa Bay

PIETER BERGER

Principal, Director of Design

MVE

ANDREW YATHON

VP of Business Development

Flowsurf

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

SEE ALL ANNOUNCED SPEAKERS

Real Estate Walking Tour of Atlantic Park

Step inside the future of surf-anchored development with an exclusive tour of Atlantic Park. This guided tour offers attendees a firsthand look at one of the most ambitious surf park projects in the U.S., highlighting the early planning, community integration, and urban revitalization efforts that are shaping the site. Whether you're a developer, investor, or operator, this experience provides valuable insights into what it takes to bring a world-class surf destination to life.

Space is limited and RSVP is free for Summit attendees - check your email for your discount code or reach out to [email protected]

"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

2025 Sponsors

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"Surf Park Summit is a testament to how the industry is booming. In conjunction with artificial beaches and lagoons, surf attractions are becoming one of the top amenities in the world.”

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Kevin Gast

CEO, VVater

"We love it. We connect with developers, complementary technologies, and financiers. And our licensees, who’ve taken a hold of the Surf Lakes technology, come here as well and they get the same value. It’s a bit of a reunion for us. It’s really good.”

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Aaron Trevis

Founder & CEO, Surf Lakes

"This is the nexus of where surf park theory and thought leaders gather. Seeing things you never thought were possible is going to happen at this conference.”

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Kevin Whilden

Co-Founder, Sustainable Surf

"There is so much value. We got everybody from all over the world, all here together, doing the same thing. All visionaries and all pioneers are in this space.”

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Matt Gunn

Owner, Revel Surf Parks & Co-Founder, Swell Manufacturing

Venue - Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Surf Park Summit will be held from November 5th - 7th, 2025, at the Marriott Oceantfront Resort, Virginia Beach

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Access to Exclusive Content: Unlock a wealth of premium content available only to members, providing insights, updates, and valuable information throughout the year.
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Past Summits On Demand: Access our easy-to-use digital platform of previous summits - loaded with videos and content from our collection of panel discussions and expert presentations.

Nov. 5th - 7th, 2025 | Marriott Oceanfront, Virginia Beach

Surf Park Summit 2025 at a Glance

500+ Attendees

80+ Speakers

40+ Hours of Content

$6B+ Industry

Participating Companies

The Global Event for Surf-Anchored Real Estate

WHO SHOULD ATTEND SURF PARK SUMMIT

DEVELOPERS

OPERATORS

INVESTORS

2025 SPEAKERS

Real Estate Walking Tour of Atlantic Park

"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.”

2025 Sponsors

Want to support and join our list of proud sponsors?

"Surf Park Summit is a testament to how the industry is booming. In conjunction with artificial beaches and lagoons, surf attractions are becoming one of the top amenities in the world.”

_
Kevin Gast

"We love it. We connect with developers, complementary technologies, and financiers. And our licensees, who’ve taken a hold of the Surf Lakes technology, come here as well and they get the same value. It’s a bit of a reunion for us. It’s really good.”

_
Aaron Trevis

"This is the nexus of where surf park theory and thought leaders gather. Seeing things you never thought were possible is going to happen at this conference.”

_
Kevin Whilden

"There is so much value. We got everybody from all over the world, all here together, doing the same thing. All visionaries and all pioneers are in this space.”

_
Matt Gunn

Venue - Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Surf Park Summit will be held from November 5th - 7th, 2025, at the Marriott Oceantfront Resort, Virginia Beach

BECOME A MEMBER AND SAVE ON EVENT REGISTRATIONS & MORE

Start Learning. Stay Connected

REGISTER & ATTEND

GET INVOLVED

Questions?

Please reach out here

Nov. 5th - 7th, 2025 | Marriott Oceanfront, Virginia Beach

Surf Park Summit 2025 at a Glance

500+ Attendees

80+ Speakers

40+ Hours of Content

$6B+ Industry

Participating Companies

The Global Event for Surf-Anchored Real Estate

WHO SHOULD ATTEND SURF PARK SUMMIT

DEVELOPERS

OPERATORS

INVESTORS

2025 SPEAKERS

Real Estate Walking Tour of Atlantic Park

"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.”

2025 Sponsors

Want to support and join our list of proud sponsors?

"Surf Park Summit is a testament to how the industry is booming. In conjunction with artificial beaches and lagoons, surf attractions are becoming one of the top amenities in the world.”

_Kevin Gast

"We love it. We connect with developers, complementary technologies, and financiers. And our licensees, who’ve taken a hold of the Surf Lakes technology, come here as well and they get the same value. It’s a bit of a reunion for us. It’s really good.”

_Aaron Trevis

"This is the nexus of where surf park theory and thought leaders gather. Seeing things you never thought were possible is going to happen at this conference.”

_Kevin Whilden

"There is so much value. We got everybody from all over the world, all here together, doing the same thing. All visionaries and all pioneers are in this space.”

_Matt Gunn

Venue - Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Surf Park Summit will be held from November 5th - 7th, 2025, at the Marriott Oceantfront Resort, Virginia Beach

BECOME A MEMBER AND SAVE ON EVENT REGISTRATIONS & MORE

Start Learning. Stay Connected

REGISTER & ATTEND

GET INVOLVED

Questions?

Please reach out here

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Kevin Gast

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Aaron Trevis

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Kevin Whilden

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Matt Gunn