The Inertia is thrilled to announce its first-ever EVOLVE Summit on August 18th, 2018 at Playa Studios in Culver City, California.
EVOLVE is a first-of-its-kind gathering that features world premieres of powerful short films, panels that pair thought-leaders from different spheres of outdoor culture to tackle pressing topics, and world-class live music to mobilize innovators in the space as a force for good like never before.
“We developed EVOLVE with two objectives in mind,” said Zach Weisberg, founder of The Inertia. “First, we want to unite the brightest minds in surf and outdoors to host constructive conversations on important topics aimed at improving our collective future. Second, we want to honor inspiring individuals who use their platforms to make positive contributions to the culture at large.”
EVOLVE features a full day of panels that address social, environmental, political, and commercial issues in surf and outdoors with individuals on the vanguard of each topic. Confirmed speakers and honorees include:
Tulsi Gabbard, US Congresswoman (and surfer)
Tom Carroll, 2x World Champion
Gabby Reece, XPT Founder
Jeremy Jones, POW Founder
Kassia Meador, Founder Kassia+Surfer
Sal Masekela, Host and Producer
Caroline Gleich, Professional Mountaineer and Environmentalist
Greg Long, 2x Big Wave World Champion
Maricela Rosales, Latino Outdoors
Cyrus Sutton, Surfer, Filmmaker, and Activist
Chad Nelsen, Surfrider CEO
Forrest Shearer, POW Ambassador
Leah Dawson, Changing Tides Foundation Cofounder
Mark Price, Firewire CEO
Sachi Cunningham, Journalist and Filmmaker
Zach Weisberg, The Inertia Founder
Reece Pacheco, WSL Pure Executive Director
Sean Swentek, A Walk on Water
Dr. Eric Goodman, Foundation Training Founder
EVOLVE also features live performances by artists Company of Thieves and Jack Symes and the world premiere of two original short films produced by The Inertia: Alternativa and Boycott the Gunston 500. Alternativa, starring Kassia Meador, Leah Dawson, and Lola Mignot, documents three outstanding women on a trip to El Salvador who are inspiring the next generation of ocean lovers through their alternative approach to surfing and life. Boycott the Gunston 500 documents 2x World Champion Tom Carroll’s decision to boycott pro surfing in 1985 to protest apartheid in South Africa. His stand was unprecedented for a surfer at the time, and revealed the potential for influencers in our sport to use their platforms for good.
A portion of the proceeds from EVOLVE will benefit the Surfrider Foundation and Protect Our Winters, two amazing organizations fighting for the health and prosperity of sacred places on our planet. The Inertia is also excited to work with Stoke Certified to host the most sustainable gathering possible.
For additional information and to purchase tickets check out the official EVOLVE event page here: evolvetheinertia.splashthat.com/pr.
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Space is limited, so please let us know if you would like to attend and cover the event. A more detailed schedule of panels can be found below:
Tentative Panel Schedule
2:30 PM: How to Build a Successful Nonprofit in Surf and Outdoors
3:00 PM: Pushing the Boundaries of Health and Wellness
3:30 PM: How to Build a Life that Revolves Around Your Passions
4:30 PM: Mountain to Sea: Protecting Our Sacred Places
5:00 PM: The Future of Surf and Outdoors Is Female
5:30 PM: Michelob Ultra Golden Hour Live Music with Jack Symes and Dinner by Cava
6:30 PM: Innovation Advocate: How to Build a Business in Surf and Outdoors that Matters
7:00 PM: Environmental Advocate: How Athletes Can Protect Our Planet
7:30 PM: Social Advocate: Boycotting Surfing to Protest Apartheid
8:00 PM: Keynote Adress: Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard
8:30 PM: Company of Thieves
Special thanks to Patagonia, Michelob Ultra, Pau Maui Vodka, White Claw, and CAVA for making this monumental gathering possible.
About The Inertia
The Inertia is the definitive voice of surf and outdoor culture. The Inertia offers unique, energizing perspectives through original short films, news, opinions, photos, and art from its award-winning editorial team and an expansive community of 2,500+ talented individuals and activists from around the world. Founded in 2010, The Inertia reaches 1.5 million+ readers monthly and aims to make sustainable impacts on the world via partnerships with leading charitable organizations.
