For 2 days, the Surf Summit welcomes the leaders and employees of the board sports industry, and invites you to be inspired by extraordinary speakers. They all live their passion on a daily basis, whether they're designers, business leaders, athletes, artists, etc. For one meeting, they'll share their philosophy of life with us.

This year, we're focusing on crucial themes that will shape the future of our industry: innovation and agility in an ever-changing world, environmental commitment at the heart of our actions, and well-being at work as the cornerstone of inspiring management. We will explore the challenges and opportunities of today's Action Sports market, with a particular focus on digital transformation, the role of data and AI, and the importance of creativity and culture specific to our sector.

AN UNMISSABLE EVENT

• Open up: Give yourself a breath of fresh air, be curious, open your mind to others, to new ideas, to new opportunities that will contribute to the development of your business.

• Enrich yourself: Benefit from the expertise of top-flight speakers to learn, imagine, inspire, innovate and build the future of the Action Sports industry together.

• Sharing: Take advantage of the many moments of relaxation (meals, parties, activities, surfing competitions...) to meet new people, exchange ideas, forge links and share the values of the surfing community.

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The program for the 2024 edition of Surf Summit will be available soon. Until then, book your dates and stay tuned for more information.

>> Register your company now!

>> Immerse yourself in the 2023 Surf Summit

Showcase your innovative products & services!

As part of the Surf Summit, EuroSIMA is organizing for the 10ᵉ consecutive year the SURFING LOUNGE, an exhibition of innovative products and services from the Action Sports industry. The aim is to highlight your know-how, creativity and dynamism as EuroSIMA members.

Showcase your innovative products and services in the Surfing Lounge.

Register now for the Surfing Lounge! Access is by registration only, and you have until Monday, September 2, 2024 to sign up. Fill in the form by clicking here!

And if you have any questions, please contact us: juline@eurosima.com

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Exhibit your innovative products and services!

As part of the Surf Summit, EuroSIMA is organizing for the 10ᵉ consecutive year the SURFING LOUNGE, an exhibition of innovative products and services of the Action Sports industry. The objective is to highlight your know-how, your creativity and your dynamism of EuroSIMA members.

Exhibit your innovative products and services on the Surfing Lounge.

Subscribe to the Surfing Lounge now! Access is by registration only and you have until Monday, September 2, 2024 to sign up. Fill in the form by clicking here!

And if you have any questions, please contact us: juline@eurosima.com

The International Sports Tourism Congress returns to Pau, October 7-8, 2024

Following the success of the first edition, the International Sports Tourism Congress will return to Pau this year on October 7 and 8, 2024. A choice destination, as the city's culture and sporting activities are well established. Another major asset is the splendid Palais Beaumont, in the heart of the city and facing the Pyrenees. The perfect setting for a two-day meeting of representatives from the tourism and sports ecosystems. Two days of information, exchange, networking and vision-building around one of tomorrow's most attractive forms of tourism.

MAIN THEMES

• How can we build responsible sports tourism?
• What are the results of major international sporting events?
• Gen Z and sports tourism: a story that starts now?
• Events: best practices and pitfalls to avoid
• Micro-adventure for the benefit of local communities
• Efficient sports tourism governance
• Bicycle tourism: is there room for weekly base camps?
• How will public authorities and institutions recognize sports tourism in the future?

Visit the website to reserve your seats

See you on October 17 for the EuroSIMA Beach Party!

Launched in 2006, the EuroSIMA Beach Party is a friendly surfing competition open to surf business players. In 2020, the EUROSIMA association decided to open the competition to all surfing enthusiasts working in the corporate world.

The EUROSIMA Beach Party becomes the meeting place for corpo surfers.

Its innovative format allows you to spend time on the water (2 rounds of 20 minutes per competitor), promote team spirit and share a convivial moment without forgetting the sporting challenge.

Which team will win this year's trophy? Maybe yours!

>> Download the EuroSIMA Beach Party competition file

Registration is now closed.

A unique collaboration for the environment: Surfrider Foundation Europe

EuroSIMA, an association at the heart of the European board sports industry, and Surfrider Foundation Europe, a leading NGO for the protection of the ocean, have joined forces. This collaboration has given birth to an innovative environmental standard, dedicated to guiding the boardsports industry towards more sustainable practices. This unique benchmark is the culmination of collaborative work between the teams of our associations, all united by the desire to preserve our most precious playground: the Ocean.

Clear objectives for a strong impact

Our common mission is clear: to help our industry reduce its environmental impact and align itself with the objectives of the Paris Agreement. The challenges are defined around five major axes:

• build a sober economic model,
• adopt responsible communication,
• stop harmful chemical discharges, reduce plastic use,
• and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

A practical, evolving guide

The reference tool, co-constructed by EuroSIMA and Surfrider Foundation Europe, is intended as a practical decision-making aid. It provides detailed information and advice to help companies identify the environmental issues specific to their activity and draw up appropriate transformation plans. This evolving resource will be regularly enriched thanks to ongoing exchanges and collaboration with industry players.

Exclusive access for EuroSIMA members

Initially, this valuable reference tool will be available exclusively to our members on request. We strongly encourage all EuroSIMA members to request this document. It's a unique opportunity to move your company towards a more sustainable future, while helping to protect our marine environment.

For our interested members, contact us to obtain this standard and start your process towards a more environmentally-friendly board sports industry. Together, we can make a significant difference to our planet. Join us in this movement towards a greener, more sustainable future!

Act now for the future of our playgrounds: download the guidelines and get involved in your company's ecological transition. Our teams are ready to support you at every stage of this essential transition. Together, let's preserve our Ocean, the heart of our passion.

>> Read the full article to find out more

Improve your profitability by reducing your overheads. Whether you're a VSE, SME or ETI, benefit from the same purchasing conditions as major groups, thanks to mutualized offers specially negotiated for you by EuroSIMA.

What goods and services are involved?

• Packaging solutions Logistics solutions
• Booking holidays and solidarity tourism
• Parcel delivery
• EDI platform
• Fixed, mobile and Internet telephony
• Accounting and auditing support
• Vehicle rental
• Rental of meeting and seminar rooms
• Purchase of market research
• Health insurance
• Etc.

EuroSIMA, a strong network thanks to alliances offering you strategic membership extensions:

EuroSIMA has set up a specific collaboration agreement with theOutdoor Sports Manufacturers Association (OSV), enabling you to benefit from a free membership extension, take part in their full program of activities and take advantage of their central purchasing office.

As a EuroSIMA member, you can benefit from free membership extensions to other groups and associations that can support, enrich and develop your business (services, events, training, networks, studies, etc.). So, in addition to the OSV membership extension, you can also extend your membership with theUNION Sports & Cycle (Union des Entreprises de la Filière du Sport, des Loisirs, du Cycle et de la Mobilité Active), the FESI (Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry) and SIMA (Surf Industry Manufacturers Association).

>> Discover all the benefits here!

>> Discover all the benefits here!

This file does not include the key contacts of our partners. To access the contacts, please make sure you are up to date with your EuroSIMA membership and contact info@eurosima.com to access the complete file.

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🇬🇧 There is always strength in numbers! Take advantage of EuroSIMA'S position to negotiate group options and save on various products and services. Improve your profitability by lowering your overhead costs. Whether you run a small or large business, enjoy the same purchasing opportunities as large groups thanks to our shared goods and services, specifically negotiated by EuroSIMA.

What types of products and services can you expect?

• Solutions for packaging, conditioning & logistics
• Booking stays and solidarity tourism
• Shipping services
• EDI Platform options
• Internet, phone and cell phone plans
• Auditing, accountancy
• Vehicle rentals
• Venue rentals (meetings, seminars...)
• Market research
• Health coverage
• Etc.

Eurosima, a strong network thanks to alliances that offer you strategic membership extensions:

Eurosima has established a specific partnership agreement with Outdoor Sports Valley (OSV: the outdoor industry's leading association), which allows you to get a free membership extension and therefore access their program of activities and their purchasing platform.

As a member of EuroSIMA, you can also access free membership extensions to other groups and associations, which can help, support and drive your business (services, events, training, networking, research...). Namely, in addition to the OSV membership extension option, you can also extend your membership to UNION Sports & Cycle (Union of Cycling, Leisure, Sporting Goods and Active Mobility industries), the FESI (Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry) and SIMA (Surf Industry Manufacturers Association).

>> Find out all about the advantages here!

This file does not include the key contacts of our partners. To access the contacts: make sure you are up to date with your EuroSIMA membership and contact info@eurosima.com to access the complete file.

EUROSIMA: A PILLAR OF SUPPORT FOR THE ACTION SPORTS INDUSTRY

For 25 years, EuroSIMA has been committed to supporting the development of the action sports industry in Europe, focusing on four key areas: Federating our community through events, Promoting our members' achievements, Educating through tailored training programs and Developing by supporting innovation and economic growth.

Our mission is to support our members in a spirit of collaboration and innovation, with a focus on respect and sustainability.

> Read the full article

> Go to What's EuroSIMA and discover all our actions

Find out more about our commitment and how to join our network on our website.

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EUROSIMA: A SUPPORT FOR ACTION SPORTS INDUSTRY

For 25 years, EuroSIMA has been committed to supporting the development of the action sports industry in Europe, focusing on four key areas: Federating our community through events, Promoting our members' achievements, Educating through adapted workshop programs and Developing by supporting innovation and economic growth.

Our mission is to support our members in a spirit of collaboration and innovation, with a focus on respect and sustainability.

> Read the full article
> Read the What's EuroSIMA file and discover all our actions

Find out more about our commitment and how to become part of our network on our website.