What: Surf Park Summit 2025, the surf-anchored development industry’s longest ongoing gathering focused on networking, panel discussions and new technology.
Where: Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront in Virginia Beach, VA.
When: November 5 to 7, 2025
Virginia Beach, VA – Surf Park Summit, the leading industry event dedicated to the future of surfing outside of the ocean, is back with an exciting new location. This year, the popular gathering of developers, real estate investors, and technology innovators heads to Virginia Beach, offering a fresh venue for a fast-growing global movement. The popular event usually brings in a sold-out crowd to hear about the latest developments in this multi-billion-dollar industry.
The new location will allow attendees a firsthand look at one of the newest surf parks in the world, with Atlantic Park. This highly anticipated project will anchor a major downtown development and feature a state-of-the-art surf lagoon with reliable waves, just blocks from the ocean.
A Booming Industry
The world of surf parks has only grown, with multiple new parks opening this year alone. Locations include Arizona, Scotland, Germany and Brazil with each drawing attention from major international media outlets. Additional parks in development are making headlines with integrated master plans that blend wave lagoons with residential, commercial, and hospitality offerings. These projects are generating significant increases in both tourism and local real estate activity.
Surf Park Central and their annual Summit help to accelerate this growth with a focus on accessibility, sustainability and the latest technology. They’ve created a powerful community of developers with the know-how to help build more surf-anchored destinations.
Attending Summit
Surf Park Summit attracts guests from across the U.S and around the world, from Europe, South America, the Middle East and Australia. Networking is a main focus, connecting industry newcomers with seasoned professionals to collaborate on future projects. The agenda includes dynamic panel discussions featuring surf park pioneers sharing real-world insights, as well as showcases of the latest wave generation technologies.Popular events like Surf Park Sharks: the Pitch Project and the annual Surf Park Awards are not only crowd pleasers but also share an in-depth look at the process of creating a surf park and the strong real estate incentives these developments create.
Don’t miss your opportunity to enter the world of surf-anchored real estate. Learn more about Surf Park Summit.
