Under a brilliant October sun at Scripps Seaside Forum in San Diego, a record-setting number of surf park operators, developers, investors and thought leaders gathered to share ideas and connect at the 2022 Surf Park Summit. It was the seventh annual event, since Surf Park Central launched their first gathering in 2015. With a steady stream of snacks, coffee, cocktails and conversation, the beachside space beyond the conference hall was a hive of activity. Talking waves, trading notes, exchanging insights (and sometimes, business cards), summit attendees flowed from chats outdoors to company booths just inside and conference panels that ran during the two-day event. This year’s panels, broadly speaking, covered innovations and challenges in the business. Among the biggest points of discussion were sustainability, the availability of data, and the growing pains of a burgeoning industry. Group talks covered topics from finance to marketing and surf progression to innovation.  Opening … Continue reading Wrap Up Report Surf Park Summit 2022: Thought leaders, investors & developers connect