january 2009 surf expo schedule of events

Wednesday, January 14
9:00 Show Opens (resort, boutique, coastal home, swim, souvenir & gift only)
11:00 Swim Showcase (boardwalk)
12:30 Surf Expo Golf Tourney, Shingle Creek Golf Club
3:00 Fashion Showcase (boardwalk)
5:30 Golf Tourney reception
6:00 Show Closes
6:00 Happy Hour—North & South Atrium

Thursday, January 15
9:00 Show opens
9:00 Coffee in the Tiki Lounge
9:00 to 6:00 Skate Park demos, contests and open sessions
11:00 Fashion Showcase (boardwalk)
11:00 Buyer 101: How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Surf Expo
Presented by Steven Fisher, Surf Expo
Noon Beer Garden opens
1:00 Swim Showcase (boardwalk)
2:00 The Evolution of Surfboard Technology
Presented by SIMA’s Board Builder Committee
3:00 Fashion Showcase (boardwalk)
6:00 Show closes
6:00 Happy Hour—North & South Atrium

Friday, January 16
9:00 Show opens
9:00 Coffee in the Tiki Lounge
9:00 to 6:00 Skate Park demos, contests and open sessions
11:00 Fashion Showcase (boardwalk)
11:00 Geek Tools: 10 Inexpensive Things You Can Do to Improve Your Website
Presented by Mike Duncan, CEO of Sage Island
Noon Beer Garden opens
1:00 Swim Showcase (boardwalk)
2:00 Best Buying Practices: An Open-To-Buy Seminar
Presented by Steven Fisher, Surf Expo
3:00 Fashion Showcase (boardwalk)
6:00 Show closes
6:00 Happy Hour—North & South Atrium
6:30 Christian Surfers US Association Praise & Worship service
8:00 Gunner Down @ Adobe Gila’s

Saturday, January 17
9:00 Show opens
9:00 Coffee in the Tiki Lounge
9:00 to 6:00 Skate Park demos, contests and open sessions
11:00 Fashion Showcase (boardwalk)
11:00 Retail Training Made Easy
Presented by 3point5.com and BRA
12:00 Beer Garden opens
1:00 Swim Showcase (boardwalk)
2:00 Utilize the Media to Support Your Retail Store
Presented by Michael Brooke, Concrete Wave
3:00 Fashion Showcase (boardwalk)
5:00 Show clos