We visited the SkyCon conference and learned how SkyZone is shaping the future of trampoline parks and what role we are playing in it.

Every year, the trampoline park industry has one event that quietly shapes a big part of its future. It is not open to the public. It is not promoted online. And unless you operate a SkyZone park, you have probably never heard of it.

We are talking about SkyCon.

For a company like ours, being part of SkyCon is more than just attending a conference. It is the chance to sit in the same room with the people building the future of one of the most successful trampoline park franchises in the world. This year, Bagjump joined SkyCon as a silver sponsor, and we want to share what the event is about, what we did there, and why our airbags continue to play such an important role in trampoline parks like SkyZone.

So, what exactly is SkyCon?

SkyCon is the official annual conference of SkyZone, the largest trampoline park franchise in North America. It brings together every SkyZone park owner, operator, and manager under one roof, along with the suppliers that make their parks run.

Think of it as a private trade show built around one purpose: connecting franchise parks with the companies that provide everything they need. Attractions, safety equipment, food and beverage partners, technology providers, merchandise suppliers, and many more. If something ends up inside a SkyZone park, there is a good chance the conversation started at SkyCon.

What makes SkyCon different from a regular industry event is the focus. There is no general public, no random walk in attendees, and no competition for attention from unrelated industries. Every conversation happens between operators who know exactly what they need and suppliers who specialize in delivering it.

It is, in our opinion, one of the most efficient business environments in the trampoline park industry.

Why Bagjump was there as a silver sponsor

This year, Bagjump joined SkyCon as a silver sponsor. For us, sponsorship is not about putting a logo on a banner. It is about showing up in a meaningful way and being part of the experience that operators take home with them.

Our sponsorship included an armadillo race, one of the most entertaining moments of the event. We provided the prizes for the winners and made sure the race became something attendees remembered. It is the kind of activity that fits perfectly with what we believe in: safety and performance matter, but so does fun. After all, that is what trampoline parks are built on.

Beyond the race, we had a booth that became one of the most talked about setups at the event.

A booth designed to show, not just tell

When trampoline park operators evaluate airbags, they often hear the same promises from every supplier. Better materials. Safer landings. More durable construction. The challenge is that none of this is visible from the outside.

So we decided to make it visible.

Our booth featured a live demo Bagjump Airbag designed specifically for SkyCon. Attendees could pull back the outer layers and see the internal construction with their own eyes. The chambers, the stitching, the materials, the reinforcement points. Everything that usually stays hidden inside a sealed airbag was right there to be inspected.

This was something no other exhibitor offered, and it became a natural conversation starter. Park owners could finally see what separates a premium airbag from a generic one. Not from a brochure, but from the product itself.

We also handed out branded Bagjump hats and merchandise, which helped keep the energy at the booth high throughout the event.

Why Bagjump airbags fit trampoline parks like SkyZone

Trampoline parks are one of the most demanding environments an airbag can be installed in. They operate every day, often for ten or more hours, with hundreds of jumpers using the same landing surface across a single shift. The airbag has to handle that volume without losing performance, without compromising safety, and without becoming a maintenance headache for the operator.

This is exactly where Bagjump airbags are designed to perform.

For trampoline parks, we usually install Bagjump Inground Airbags, but that’s just the beginning, as we can build several products around different needs:

The Free Jump Airbag is our most popular attraction for trampoline parks. It is built for high traffic environments and gives jumpers a consistent, soft, and stable landing every single time. Park visitors love it, and operators can rely on it day after day, season after season.

The Ninja and Obstacle Course supports the growing demand for ninja warrior style attractions inside trampoline parks. These courses are extremely popular around the world and offer a fun challenge for both young visitors and adults looking for something different. Our obstacle courses can be as simple or as complex as the park needs, and we support trampoline parks with all the logistics required to bring them to life.

The Climbing Wall is one of the coolest attractions SkyZone offers, where our Bagjump airbags are the safety net underneath. It allows climbers to push their limits, fall freely, and land safely on a surface designed to absorb impact in a predictable and controlled way. It is the kind of attraction that turns a regular visit into a memorable experience.

The Stunt Jump and Big Air Bag is built for visitors who want to feel the rush of going big. Jumpers launch from elevated platforms and land on an airbag engineered specifically to handle high impact drops. It is one of the most photographed and shared attractions in any trampoline park, and a magnet for repeat visitors.

The Trampoline Landing Airbag sits at the end of long trampoline tracks and gives jumpers a safe target for flips, spins, and tricks they would never attempt landing back on a trampoline. For many young athletes, this is where their progression starts, and where they discover what their body is capable of doing in the air.

What we took home from SkyCon

SkyCon reminded us why this part of the business matters so much to us. Talking directly with franchise owners, hearing what works in their parks, and showing them the inside of an airbag they may have been using for years is the kind of feedback no internal report can replace.

It also confirmed something we already believed. The trampoline park industry is becoming more demanding, more safety conscious, and more focused on long term quality. Operators are no longer looking only at the upfront price. They are looking at what an airbag will cost them in maintenance, downtime, and reputation over the next ten years.

That is the conversation Bagjump is built for.

And after another year at SkyCon, we are even more convinced that the future of trampoline parks belongs to the operators who invest in the right equipment from day one.

So here is the question: when you walk into a trampoline park, do you ever stop to think about what is underneath the surface you are landing on, and how much that decision shapes the experience you are having?