Wednesday, January 08, 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

  • Room: The Stage
Grab a cup of coffee, meet the Surf Expo Buyer Relations Team and pick up some free Surf Expo swag! ...

Wednesday, January 08, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

  • Room: The Stage
Surf Expo is a big show and can be a little intimidating, especially to a first-time attendee. Whether this is your first time, or if you just need a few pointers on handling your time and schedule. Please join us for a quick briefing on the ins and outs of... Read More

Wednesday, January 08, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

  • Room: Shaping Bay, Booth 269

Wednesday, January 08, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM


Wednesday, January 08, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

  • Room: The Stage
Mikke Pierson, Certified FocalPoint Business Coash & Consultant, will cover five key topics that will strengthen your business into the new year. Emotional Intelligence and Leadership, Employee Empowerment and Well-being, Strategic Innovation and Adaptability, Data-Driven Decision Making, Building Strong, Diverse Teams. ...

Wednesday, January 08, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

  • Room: The Stage
This panel Discussion will address what to know about private label and shop-branded product opportunities plus common misconceptions and unique, high margin, and easy-to-sell shop-branded product ideas. Moderated by BRA Chairman and owner of Modern Skate & Surf, George Leichtweis and featuring private label/shop branded product and process experts including: Dave... Read More

Wednesday, January 08, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

  • Room: Shaping Bay, Booth 269

Wednesday, January 08, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

  • Room: The Stage
Retail stores and their suppliers across the world are struggling with unmotivated and disconnected employees. Gallup estimates that 79% of team members across the world are disengaged, uninvolved and unenthusiastic about their work and workplace. While Covid and remote working might have created awareness of the problem, political polarization, worldwide... Read More

Wednesday, January 08, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM


Wednesday, January 08, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM


Wednesday, January 08, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Room: Boutique Lounge, Booth 1677
  • Room: Flip Flop Lounge, Booth 1629
  • Room: The Neighborhood Lounge, Booth 207
  • Room: Resort Lounge Booth 2171
  • Room: Shoreline Lounge, Booth 865
  • Room: Swim Lounge, Booth 1429

Thursday, January 09, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

  • Room: Shaping Bay, Booth 269

Thursday, January 09, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

  • Room: The Stage
What would you put on the line for what you believe in? For Chris Bertish, the answer was everything. ALL IN! A story of Courage, belief, passion & purpose, to do something the world told him was simply impossible! Hear this Mavericks Big Wave Champion, Stand-up Paddleboarding Guinness World Record... Read More

Thursday, January 09, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM


Thursday, January 09, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

  • Room: Shaping Bay, Booth 269

Thursday, January 09, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

  • Room: The Stage
Dan Jablons, Retail Smart Guy, discuss how inventory is a retailer’s biggest asset, but it’s also the biggest headache. What causes inventories to go wrong? Why aren’t they accurate? And if they were, what would it mean to the bottom line?  After many years of working with lots of POS systems, coupled with... Read More

Thursday, January 09, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

  • Room: The Stage
This BRA Retailer Roundtable Panel Discussion will be moderated by BRA Chairman and owner of Modern Skate & Surf, George Leichtweis, and will feature specialty retailers from around the country as well as smart and resourceful retail consultants. This incredible group of movers and shakers will address the following topics... Read More

Thursday, January 09, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

  • Room: Shaping Bay, Booth 269

Thursday, January 09, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM


Thursday, January 09, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM


Thursday, January 09, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Room: Boutique Lounge, Booth 1677
  • Room: Flip Flop Lounge, Booth 1629
  • Room: The Neighborhood Lounge, Booth 207
  • Room: Resort Lounge, Booth 2171
  • Room: Shoreline Lounge, Booth 865
  • Room: Swim Lounge, Booth 1429

Thursday, January 09, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

  • Room: Lower Level by Registration
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Friday, January 10, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

  • Room: Shaping Bay, Booth 269

Friday, January 10, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

  • Room: The Stage
The Surfrider Foundation just launched the Ocean Friendly Hotels Program, which recognizes hotels that are committed to reducing single-use plastic and making more sustainable choices for the ocean. Inspired by the nationally-recognized Ocean Friendly Restaurants Program, this new hotels program already has 17 hotels participating across the country, saving over... Read More

Friday, January 10, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM


Friday, January 10, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

  • Room: Shaping Bay, Booth 269

Friday, January 10, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM


Friday, January 10, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

  • Room: Shaping Bay, Booth 269
2025 Florida Shape Off- Winners Announced!...

Friday, January 10, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

  • Room: The Stage
Not every retailer is suffering in this economy. Many are actually very profitable and have great cash flow. In this economy, now is the time to get a competitive edge and increase market share. Discover the industry secrets that successful retailers possess and learn how to implement these changes into... Read More