Teach for GCSAA
GCSAA 2026 Conference and Trade Show in Orlando
Are you a leading expert with the applicable, cutting-edge research superintendents crave?
Are you a superintendent, assistant, or equipment manager who had a lightbulb moment improving results at your course or in your career?
Share your expertise by teaching in GCSAA's premier education program at the highly attended GCSAA Education Conference and Trade Show.
Content that includes practical takeaways from educators, superintendents, assistant superintendents, equipment managers, and other industry leaders is desired.
GCSAA welcomes a variety of proposals to ensure the annual education conference is filled with engaging learning opportunities.
Formats include collaborative seminars, sessions, workshops, panel discussions and interactive facility tours.
Your audience may consist of golf course superintendents, assistant superintendents, equipment managers and students.
Varying topics are welcome, with special consideration given to interactive content that clearly outlines attendee participation and the desired topics supporting the GCSAA competencies for audiences including:
Superintendents
- Agronomy
- Cultural Practices
- Water
- Pesticides
- Labor Retention and Management
- Bunker Maintenance
- Autonomous Innovation
- Turfgrass Selection
Assistant Superintendents
- Budgeting and Purchasing
- Crew Management
- Cutting Unit Setup 101
Equipment Managers
- Hydraulics Systems
- Spray Systems
- Electrical Systems
Speaker Benefits
GCSAA values the expertise of presenters and offers support to help cover some expenses for selected proposals. If chosen for a 2-hour or 4-hour seminar, the presenter will receive a complimentary conference registration, assistance with expenses, and a small honorarium. Presenters selected for a Power Hour presentation will receive complimentary conference registration and a small honorarium.
The request for proposals ends on March 31, 2025. Proposals for 2026 will be reviewed by GCSAA task groups, and selection notifications will occur in the summer.
Questions? Email teach@gcsaa.org.
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