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
SUPPLIERS
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Build relationships with developers, operators, and investors, leading new surf park projects
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Present your products and services to stakeholders, sourcing solutions for active and upcoming developments
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Gain insights into industry needs, trends, and opportunities to position your company for long-term partnerships
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A Look Back at Surf Park Summit 2025
500+ Attendees
80+ Speakers
40+ Hours of Content
$6B+ Industry
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
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
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
JENNIFER VANDERKREEKE
Chief Executive Officer
URBNSURF
MATT HYSLOP
Director Destination Consulting
Colliers
TROY WARFIELD
Chief Executive Officer
Surf Lakes
PAUL CHUTTER
President
Endless Surf
BRUCE GREENFIELD
Partner
AO
BAPTISTE CAULONQUE
Chief Commercial Officer
Endless Surf
ERIN LAGRASSA
Chief Executive Officer
PHX Surf
JEFF KOVEL
Founder / Design Director
Skylab Architecture
MIKE GOLDYS
Surf Park Nerd
KUI NAKAMURA
Partner
Pro Swell
SCOTT ATKINSON
Senior Director, Surf Conservation
Conservation International
DIEGO ALESSI
Partner
AO
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
SAMANTHA OGDEN
Director of Brokerage
Venture Realty
JOE LAMONTAGNE
CEO/Founder
Priority Title
TANNER WILSON
Surf Marketing Manager
Endless Surf
ALEC YUZHBABENKO
Design Principal
Hanbury
CHRIS KLUESENER
Managing Partner
Surf Park Central
JAMES MILES
Head of Strategic Partnerships
URBNSURF
HAZEL GEARY
CEO
Crest Experiences
ADAM SAKS
COO
Cannon Beach/Revel Surf
EMILY RAMIREZ-DRAKE
Landscape Architect
Kimley Horn
DIANA DA COSTA
Customer Experience & Sales Lead
Alaïa Bay
BRENT TEMPLETON
Director - Investments
EPR Properties
DAVID BERGMAN
VP
Bergman
NICK EDELMAN
CEO & Co-Founder
Aventuur
NATE STEVENS
General Manager
Atlantic Park Surf
NICK NEUMAN
CEO
Water Technology Inc.
SKIP TAYLOR
Partner
Surf Park Management
WESS LONG
StarGuard ELITE
President
TIP BROWN
Partner
Venture Realty
ROY TURNER
SVP
Emerald Expositions
TOM LOCHTEFELD
CEO
Surf Loch
RODNEY JONES
Founder
Frother.io
DOUG SHERES
Co-Founder & Partnerr
Beach Street Development & Operations
BRIAN STOVALL
Founder / Managing Partner
ICON Leisure Services
LG SHAW
President
Wave Riding Vehicles
WILLIAM DUNCANSON
Principal
BAR Architects
RUPERT PARTRIDGE
Chief Revenue Officer
Aventuur
MICHAEL STEWART
CO-FOUNDER / DIRECTOR
Seatress
TONY FINN
"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
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