Surf Park Summit

The Future of Surfing Outside the Ocean

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

The Global Event for Surf-Anchored Real Estate Developers, Operators, Investors, and Industry Professionals

Join the premier global gathering of surf park visionaries, developers, operators, investors, and suppliers shaping the future of surf-anchored destinations. Over two days in Virginia Beach, connect with industry leaders driving innovation in wave technology, real estate development, operations, and sustainability.

With the top projects, technologies, and decision-makers all in one place, the future of surf parks happens here.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND SURF PARK SUMMIT

Surf Park Summit is for developers, operators, investors, and industry professionals looking for unparalleled networking opportunities and industry insights.

DEVELOPERS

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OPERATORS

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INVESTORS

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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

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

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SURF PARK INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

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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

SURF PARK SHARKS

CALL TO ALL DEVELOPERS

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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2025 Sponsors

Surf Park Summit wouldn't be possible without the support of our generous sponsors

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Official Architecture & Planning Partner of Surf Park Summit

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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.
Industry Data: Stay informed with exclusive industry data, keeping members ahead of the latest trends, developments, and market intelligence.
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.

Surf Park Summit

The Future of Surfing Outside the Ocean

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

The Global Event for Surf-Anchored Real Estate Developers, Operators, Investors, and Industry Professionals

WHO SHOULD ATTEND SURF PARK SUMMIT

DEVELOPERS

OPERATORS

INVESTORS

2025 SPEAKERS

SURF PARK INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

"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.”

SURF PARK SHARKS

CALL TO ALL DEVELOPERS

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

Exhibitors

Do you want to exhibit at Surf Park Summit?

BECOME A MEMBER AND SAVE ON EVENT REGISTRATIONS & MORE

Start Learning. Stay Connected

REGISTER & ATTEND

GET INVOLVED

Questions?

Please reach out here

Surf Park Summit

The Future of Surfing Outside the Ocean

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

The Global Event for Surf-Anchored Real Estate Developers, Operators, Investors, and Industry Professionals

WHO SHOULD ATTEND SURF PARK SUMMIT

DEVELOPERS

OPERATORS

INVESTORS

2025 SPEAKERS

SURF PARK INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

"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.”

SURF PARK SHARKS

CALL TO ALL DEVELOPERS

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

Exhibitors

Do you want to exhibit at Surf Park Summit?

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