Date: Jul 25, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM

Duration: 45 minutes

Location: XTRATUF® Stage

This talk will delve into Tom Court’s trajectory, journey and evolution as an athlete; exploring Tom’s ever-evolving career that has spanned the constant shifts of his industry. It will explore the adaptability and redefining reinventions required for Tom to keep himself active, valuable, present, relevant and successful, whilst also ensuring he stays true to his core values of shredding for the pure love of it and enjoying every minute of pursuing the passion that got him on the board in the first place.
As a sit-down interview we will explore the key moments, decisions and shifts that have shaped a career encapsulating competition, adventure & travel, content creation and production, sponsors and partnerships, board sport evolution, product pioneering, media, injury & recovery and more. We aim for the story to demonstrate resilience, athlete creativity and longevity, understanding athlete value and showing how staying true to your values while embracing change can create opportunities far beyond competition.
At its core, this is a conversation about pursuing what you love, embracing change and building a career that keeps the stoke alive.The interview will be hosted by Sports Marketing and Athlete Management expert Elliot Harper and Director of the agency Harpoon Sports Concepts. Elliot is Tom’s direct Athlete Manager, therefore perfectly placed to uncover the stories, challenges and pivotal moments behind Tom’s journey from elite competitor to multi-discipline athlete.