
MAKING WAVES
The #1 Event for the Surf Park and Wave Pool Development Industry
SEPTEMBER 19 - 20, 2023
SAN DIEGO, CA
Rated #1 for Industry Information, Networking, and Making Deals.
Early Bird Pricing Available Until March 31st
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"Surf Park Summit is testament to how the Surf Park industry is currently booming. It is evident that in conjunction with artificial beaches and lagoons that the industry is becoming the top amenity in the world.”
- Mr. Kevin Gast, CEO, GAST Clearwater
Why Attend Surf Park Summit?
- #1 event for industry networking - 96% of 2022 guests reported that they established new and valuable relationships
- #1 event for developing industry deals - 65% of 2022 guests reported engaging in business transactions at the event
Every year Surf Park Summit brings together global industry leaders from more than 200 companies that work to create the future of surfing outside the ocean.
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NEW FOR 2023!
SURF PARK DEVELOPERS TRACK
This year’s Surf Park Summit will host a series of specially curated sessions aimed at those in the construction, design and development sectors of the surf park industry. The Developers Track Series provides the information needed for owners, investors and developers to more efficiently succeed in their surf park plans with expert knowledge.
Special Conference Pricing Available
for Those Who Qualify!
Attendance capacity is limited and reserved only for verified participants. Must apply and register in advance. Developer Track Sessions will run in parallel with the general session programming.
"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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Past Session Topics Include
Monday Lightning Round: Dynamic Waves

Tuesday Lightning Round: Standing Waves

Evolution of Surf Brand Marketing, and How New Trends in Surf Parks Will Change the Surf Industry

Lesson Learned in Surf Lagoon Operations

Best Practices in the Development of Surf Parks

Spotlight on Sustainability in Surf Parks and How We Can Make Waves for Generations to Come

Evaluating the Feasibility and Potential for Surf Park Investments

Planning and Designing Best-In-Class Surf Pool Experiences

How Innovation in Surf Parks Will Shape the Future of Surfing for Decades to Come

Surf Pools and the Progression of Surfing

Past Speakers Include

SHAUN TOMSON
WORLD CHAMPION SURFER
& KEYNOTE SPEAKER

DAMON TUDOR
CEO
URBNSURF

JESS PONTING
PARTNER AT SURF PARK CENTRAL
& CO-FOUNDER OF STOKE

DOUG SHERES
CO-FOUNDER & PARTNER
BEACH STREET DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS

PETE JOZSI
VICE PRESIDENT
WAVE VENUES, SURFLINE

ZOE PFEIFFER
DESTINATION DEVELOPMENT PROJECT MANAGER
ALAÏA GROUP

SEÁN YOUNG
HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
WAVEGARDEN

ROB BUDETTI
MANAGING PARTNER
AO

CHRIS COTE
SUMMIT MC/HOST
SURF PARK CENTRAL

JESSICA O'LEARY
NORTH AMERICAN DISTRIBUTION PARTNER & MARKETING DIRECTOR
UNIT SURF POOL

WILLIAM DUNCANSON
PRINCIPAL
BAR ARCHITECTS

CHRIS GROW
GLOBAL DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
FIREWIRE SURFBOARDS

DIEGO ALESSI
PRINCIPAL
AO

NICK NEUMAN
CEO
WATER TECHNOLOGY INC.

CHRIS GOODY
SENIOR OCEAN ENGINEER & PROJECT MANAGER
SEA ENGINEERING

BRANDON LOWERY
CEO
USA SURFING

ALEX BERGMAN
PRINCIPAL
BEACH STREET DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS

ANDREW LIMBOCKER
MANAGING PARTNER
LAGNIAPPE CAPITAL PARTNERS

BLAKE HESS
COO
BEACH STREET DEVELOPMENTS & OPERATIONS

BRYAN DICKERSON
FOUNDER AND EDITOR
WAVE POOL MAG

CARLO PETTINA
HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT
ALAÏA GROUP

CATE THERO
CO-FOUNDER
SURF PARK MANAGEMENT

CARL KISH
CEO & CO-FOUNDER
STOKE CERTIFIED

DOUG COORS
ADVISOR
BEACH STREET DEVELOPMENT & OPERATIONS

RAY LAUENSTEIN
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
AQUATIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP

JASON BALDESSARI
PRINCIPAL/FOUNDER
PUSHPARKS

KEVIN WILDEN
CO- FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SUSTAINABLE SURF

LUCA OGGIANO
CEO & CO-FOUNDER
NABLA FLOW

MATT HYSLOP
HEAD OF DESTINATION CONSULTING
COLLIERS

MICHAEL SCHWAAB
GENERAL MANAGER
WACO SURF

MIKE OSWALD
PARTNER
PROSWELL

NOEL DEMPSEY
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DELIVERY
PICO PLAY

PAUL CHUTTER
PRESIDENT
ENDLESS SURF

DR. KEVIN GAST
CO-FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL ENGINEER
GAST CLEARWATER

MR. KEVIN GAST
CO-FOUNDER & CEO
GAST CLEARWATER

RYDER THOMAS
PARTNER
PROSWELL

SKIP TAYLOR
PARTNER & MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT
SURF PARK MANAGEMENT

JAMES MILES
HEAD OF SALES AND PARTNERSHIPS
URBNSURF

CONNOR FUCHS
VP INVESTOR RELATIONS
GAST CLEARWATER

BAPTISTE CAULONQUE
CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER
ENDLESS SURF

FERNANDO ODRIOZOLA
CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER & CO-FOUNDER
WAVEGARDEN

AARON TREVIS
FOUNDER & CEO
SURF LAKES

CJ HOBGOOD
WORLD CHAMPION SURFER, REAL ESTATE, DSRT SURF AMBASSADOR

DAMIEN HOBGOOD
PRO SURFER, DSRT SURF AMBASSADOR

DR. CHRISTIAN GLASGOW
CLINICAL/SPORTS/RESEARCH PSYCHOLOGY

DAVE STOW
OLYMPIC HIGH PERFORMANCE CENTERS

SHANE BESCHEN
CONSULTING SPEACIALIST & PRO SURFER
SWELL MFG | WAI KAI

TONY FINN
NORTH AMERICAN DISTRIBUTION PARTNER
UNIT SURF POOL