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n the heart of Arizona, a revolutionary gathering took place at Revel Surf in Mesa, bringing together visionaries from around the globe to shape the future of surf-anchored development. From March 19 to 20, industry leaders converged on this cutting-edge destination, nestled just outside Phoenix.

    Revel Surf, a trailblazer in its own right, has only recently opened its doors but is already redefining the possibilities of surf park real estate. This innovative hub boasts two world-class surf pools, restaurants, retail spaces, and more – a testament to the boundless potential of surf-anchored projects.

    During this pivotal event, attendees gained invaluable insights from developers who shared their experiences in bringing such projects to life. City leaders also weighed in on the economic benefits of these ventures, providing a comprehensive understanding of their impact. The Surf Park Central gathering fostered an environment of collaboration and knowledge-sharing, allowing industry professionals to network and exchange ideas.

    Highlights from the event included an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Revel Surf's sprawling site, led by project leaders and engineers who brought this vision to reality. Mesa city officials, including the vice mayor, were on hand to champion the project and discuss its economic advantages. The conference also delved into cutting-edge technologies, with brands like Flowstate, Diversified Partners, and StarGuard Elite showcasing innovations in AI-driven video capture, real estate development, and surf park safety.

    Speakers included:

    * Cole Cannon, President of Cannon Beach

    * Matthew Gunn, Executive Director at Swell MFG

    * Adam Saks, COO of Cannon Beach

    * Marti Weinstein, Partner at Diversified Partners

    * Jaye O'Donnell, Director of Economic Development at City of Mesa, AZ

    As the surf park industry continues to surge forward, with an estimated value of $4 billion and a growth rate of 20%+ CAGR per year, these real estate ventures are poised to create vibrant communities that make surfing accessible to new demographics. With their potential for economic benefits, surf parks are becoming a sought-after opportunity in mixed-use development.

    Following the success of the Arizona event, Surf Park Central is now gearing up for its next regional gathering in Munich, Germany from April 29 to 30, 2025. The Surf Park Industry Forum: Europe will take place at the brand new SURFTOWN MUC, featuring local operators and wave technology experts. This will be followed by the annual Surf Park Summit, set for November 5 to 7, 2025 in Virginia Beach, VA – the largest gathering of surf-anchored real estate professionals from around the world.

    For more information on Surf Park Central and its events, please contact [email protected].