CARV Expo, a new board sports and adventure industry trade event taking place June 20-22 at the San Diego Convention Center, has announced a mix of both legacy brands and emerging brands that will be on the show floor. CARV (California Action Retailer + Venture) says it is committed to curating a diverse and representative trade show community.
Some pioneering legacy brands that will be on the show floor include Quiksilver and Rip Curl.
“We’re stoked to be part of the first-ever CARV Expo,” says Quiksilver Senior Vice President Ryan Mangan. “With the long absence of a major trade show on the West Coast, CARV is filling a much-needed gap, bringing the industry together to connect, inspire and push the culture forward. Quiksilver is proud to be part of this new chapter.”
CARV Expo also plans to spotlight a newer generation of influential apparel brands, welcoming Finisterre, a leader in renewable materials and wetsuit design; Jetty, an eco-forward clothing manufacturer; and Brixton, which has roots in surf, skate and music.
“We are super excited to be exhibiting at the first CARV show here in our backyard,” says Brixton Senior Director of Specialty Sales Sean Fleuriau. “SoCal is home to so many great brands and retailers, and bringing a new trade show platform back to San Diego is something we have all missed.”
As CARV Expo aims to be a lifestyle show, the team also continues to grow its list of non-endemic attendees, including leaders in binocular tech, Nocs Provisions and Chums.
“The curation is the real challenge with a show like CARV,” says co-founder Josh Rifkin. “It’s been incredible to see how the industry has rallied around this event. Everyone knows we need to press the reset button on the surf and skate industries, and this just shows people are serious about it and are positive about the future of action sports.”
Media registration has now opened for CARV Expo, open to endemic and non-endemic journalists, podcasters, publications and online outlets. For more information on CARV, visit www.carvexpo.com.
