by jacque | Sep 16, 2026 | Speaker
Executive Director of SIMA (Surf Industry Members Association) since 2021 — the US surf trade body, founded 1989. Before that: owned H2O Surf Shop in Sunset Beach for a decade, founded youth marketing agency Propaganda Headquarters (helped launch Red Bull in the US),...
by jacque | Sep 16, 2026 | Speaker
Sandy Alibo is a cultural strategist, entrepreneur, and community builder dedicated to creating opportunities for young people through sport, culture, and creativity across Africa. Originally from Martinique and based in Ghana for over a decade, she is the founder of...
by jacque | Sep 16, 2026 | Speaker
Dr Sara Andreotti is a marine biologist and extraordinary lecturer at Stellenbosch University, specialized in global shark management and conservation. Her pioneering research, including genetic analysis and population assessments, led to the first national evaluation...
by jacque | Sep 16, 2026 | Speaker
Graham runs an initiative called Just a Small Piece which advocates for a mindset shift around beach trash. He is also a volunteer at the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Centre. He also holds a qualification in Sustainable Marketing and...
by jacque | Sep 16, 2026 | Speaker
Sacha Specker occupies a rare space in the visual arts, where the high-octane instincts of a world-class athlete meet the disciplined observation of a conservationist. As a former Bodyboarding World Champion, Sacha possesses an innate “waterman’s”...
by jacque | Sep 16, 2026 | Speaker
Alan van Gysen is one of the worlds most respected surf photographers. With an inextinguishable drive and natural flair he has spent the past twenty years carving his mark into the international scene. His dedication to his craft has seen him capturing the artistry of...
