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Golf's Changing Playbook

Conference Education

Insights That Deliver Real Results

This year's education program brings together big-picture thinking and practical takeaways designed for today's golf operators.

From keynote perspectives to sessions covering operations, marketing, technology, revenue and more, Victoria will give you new ideas to take back to your facility and put into action.

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Concurrent Education Sessions

Build your own conference experience with concurrent sessions exploring the challenges, opportunities and ideas shaping golf operations today. Choose the conversations most relevant to you and your team throughout the program.

Meet Our Keynote Speakers

Three Keynotes. Three Fresh Perspectives.

From innovation and guest experience to leadership, three keynote speakers will bring distinct perspectives to the stage in Victoria.

Jeff Ma, Opening Keynote Speaker

Opening Keynote

Jeff Ma

Double Down on Innovation

The real-life inspiration behind 21, Jeff Ma shares how data, innovation and challenging conventional thinking can help golf operators uncover new opportunities and gain a competitive edge.

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Jeff Stipec, Breakfast Keynote Speaker

Breakfast Keynote

Jeff Stipec

The Anatomy of an Unforgettable Experience

Drawing on decades of leadership in golf, hospitality and professional sports, Jeff Stipec explores the operational details that transform good guest experiences into unforgettable ones.

Presented by Entegra
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Tod Maffin, Closing Keynote Speaker

Closing Keynote

Tod Maffin

Relentless Decency

End the conference with a fresh perspective on leadership as Tod Maffin combines history, humour and storytelling to explore what it means to lead with confidence, integrity and purpose.

Presented by BrettYoung
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Concurrent Education Sessions

A Sneak Peek at What's in the Playbook

From course operations and marketing to technology, revenue and beyond, this year's concurrent education program is packed with practical insights for golf course owners and operators. Explore just some of the topics you can expect in Victoria, then discover the full lineup of sessions and expert speakers!

Presented by Club Car
Course Operations

The Future of Turf

Technology, Automation & the Next Generation of Course Maintenance

Risk & Operations

Hidden Liabilities

Identifying and Mitigating Risk Before It Becomes a Problem

Marketing

Fairways to Followers

Using Influencers & Content Creators to Drive Awareness and Tee Times

People & Culture

Performance Management Done Right

Progressive Discipline, Documentation & Risk Reduction

Advocacy

Beyond the Clubhouse

Why Government Relations Matter and How to Make Your Voice Heard

Retail

The Modern Pro Shop

Rethinking Retail for Today's Golfer

Technology

The Cutting Edge of Golf Technology

What's Powering Golf's Future

Data & Profitability

The Business Scorecard

Using Your Data to Drive Smarter Decisions and Greater Profitability

Artificial Intelligence

AI You Can Use Monday Morning

A Practical Playbook for Golf Operators

Food & Beverage

F&B Trends Golf Operators Need to Know

A forward-looking session focused on the emerging consumer, menu and F&B trends that will shape the year ahead.

These are just some of the topics on the agenda! Ready to see what's in store? Explore the full session lineup, meet our expert speakers and start planning your conference experience.

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More Is Still to Come

The excitement keeps building! More speakers, sessions and conference experiences are being announced regularly. Check back often for the latest updates as we get closer to Victoria!