EuroSIMA Surf Summit 2016 Roundup
EuroSIMA ‘s annual Surf Summit took place on October 6-7 in Hossegor in France. This is the surf industry’s annual get together to look at issues that effect their business. This year’s theme, “Awaken Your Curiosity” was all about how to build a business to fit today’s new fast moving commercial environment. The two days were rounded off with the annual Waterman’s Ball where EuroSIMA presents their annual awards.
Takes place during the Quik Pro which is held a few km's down the coast. Contest site.
Attentive audience over the two days
Filled the hall
Wilco Prins, Eurosima President opened the two day conference.Credit Stephane Robin, EuroSIMA : Wetfeet studio.
6.7 Talking about the living the dream, in the water and in the office.
First seminar covered 10 key figures from the sports industry and was presented by Frédéric Tain, Editor of Sport Guide. Credit Stephane Robin, EuroSIMA : Wetfeet studio.
Followed by Philippe Vlaeminck, expert in innovation strategies & collaborative intelligence, on how to reinvent your business model to cope with the new business environment.
Fernando Aguerre, President of the International Surfing Association, joined us for a skype call to discus the impact that entering the Olympics will have on surfing.
Kepa Acero - free surfer, sea explorer, filmmaker, blogger, who took us through his own emotional rollercoaster ride of surfing experiences. Credit Stephane Robin, EuroSIMA : Wetfeet studio
Energising "START ME UP" workshop first thing friday morning. Credit Stephane Robin, EuroSIMA : Wetfeet studio.
Friday morning started with a presentation by ISPO's Jose Moreno-Tapia Rivas to Eurosima members on the new Polygon concept for hall A6. Credit Stephane Robin, EuroSIMA : Wetfeet studio.
Entrepreneur, Iker Aguirre, presented on the company of the future.
After all this is the time of Generation Y. Credit Stephane Robin, EuroSIMA : Wetfeet studio
He was followed by Philippe Leclair on training your mind like a professional athlete to deal with business issues. Credit Stephane Robin, EuroSIMA : Wetfeet studio.
Final speaker of the conference Emmanuelle Duez, Founder of WoMen’Up and The Boson Project talked about the Great Mutation. Credit Stephane Robin, EuroSIMA : Wetfeet studio
A final round of applause. Credit Stephane Robin, EuroSIMA : Wetfeet studio.
Summit Organiser Franck Laporte of Eurosima with Iker Aguirre. Credit Stephane Robin, EuroSIMA : Wetfeet studio.
In the same room as the Surf Summit, EuroSIMA members can display their latest new products.
Anonymous SUP new shape with lighter fusion bonding technology
Billabong's new Platinium Airlight boardshort with multilayered jacquard technology
By the Wave's board mounted sensor to measure your performance
Chipiron - a local brand making a splash
Five Oceans fins made from recycled plastic from Bali
From snow through to surf Rip Curl offers technical products
Koalition offer a personalistion sevice, so you can order your fins as you want them
Lastage boardshorts - eco friendly boardshort with innovative waist closure system.
Lunch on the tented terrace. Credit Stephane Robin, EuroSIMA : Wetfeet studio.
Mellow is one of the leadrers of the wave of electric board companies appearing in the market
Moscova being relaunched into the market this year
Patagonia's award winning Yulex technology wetsuit
Quiksilver highlighted its boardshorts and wetsuit line
Ridge offer made to measure Wetsuits
S-Wings natural shaped fins based on natural dynamics.
Vissla highlighted four of its latest products
Ghetto Blaster themed. Photo Stephane Robin, EuroSIMA: Wet Feet Studio.
Ghetto finger Photo Stephane Robin, EuroSIMA: Wet Feet Studio.
Johanne Defay won the 2016 Eurosima Womens Surfer of the year award © G.Arrieta
Leo Fioravanti won the 2016 EuroSIMA men's Surfer of the Year award © G.Arrieta
Patagonia win the 2016 Eurosima Innovation prize and donate the 5000 euro prize to Surfers against Sewage. © G.Arrieta
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