Call for Presentations for PGA Show Orlando Education Program
January 26 - 29, 2027
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL

The PGA Show Education Program is the golf industry's premier professional development program, bringing together thousands of golf professionals each year to learn from industry leaders, discover best practices, and gain practical strategies that drive success both on and off the course.

Presented in collaboration with the PGA of America, the Education Program delivers high-quality educational content designed to help attendees strengthen their skills, improve business performance, expand their professional networks, and stay ahead of emerging trends shaping the future of golf.

We invite industry experts, educators, practitioners, innovators, and thought leaders to submit proposals that provide meaningful educational value, practical takeaways, and actionable solutions for today's golf professionals.


Conference Audience

The PGA Show Education Program serves a diverse audience across the golf industry, including:

PGA Professionals

Golf coaches and instructors

Golf facility owners and operators

General managers and club executives

Directors of Golf

Buyers and merchandisers

Retail professionals

Golf associations and industry organizations

Manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers

Attendees represent leadership, operational, instructional, retail, and business development roles from across the golf industry.


Submission Deadline: July 24, 2026

Final Notification Date: September 15, 2026

Proposals may be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis prior to the final notification date.


Education Tracks
Because attendees can earn PGA Professional Development Requirement (PDR) credits, all proposals must clearly align with one of the four PGA Show Education tracks.

A- Executive Management

Executive Management sessions focus on leadership, organizational excellence, and business performance. Topics may include leadership strategies, best practices from high-performing clubs and facilities, hiring and training techniques, staff development, financial management, and performance metrics used to drive operational success.

B- Golf Operations

Golf Operations sessions focus on optimizing facility operations and enhancing the golfer experience. Topics may include course and facility management, customer service, tournament operations, staffing, technology solutions, operational efficiencies, and business processes that improve overall performance.

C- Teaching & Coaching

Teaching & Coaching sessions are designed for professionals looking to elevate their impact as instructors and coaches. Topics may include coaching methodologies, player development, teaching business management, player program organization, communication strategies, marketing techniques, and innovative approaches to golf instruction.

D- Golf Industry

The Golf Industry Track is designed for professionals who want to deepen their expertise and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape. Sessions should explore topics shaping the future of the game, including marketing strategies, culture and diversity, retail operations, merchandising, pricing strategies, member engagement, emerging technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), career development, business innovation, and industry trends.


Submission Guidelines

Proposals must be submitted through the online submission platform.

A maximum of three proposals may be submitted per individual or company.

All submissions must include:

1.Session title

2. Session description

3. Learning objectives

4. Speaker bio

5. Speaker information (contact , job title, company)

A confirmation email will be sent upon successful submission. Email address used for correspondence will be speakers@pgashow.com

All speakers are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and related expenses. If a speaker fee is required, it must be clearly disclosed and included as part of the proposal submission for consideration by the PGA Show Education Management Team.


Submission Process

Complete all required fields in the online submission form.

Submit your proposal through the submission portal.

Receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your submission.

Proposals will be reviewed by the PGA Show Education Management Team.

Applicants will be notified of acceptance or non-acceptance via email.

All correspondence regarding submissions will be sent to the email address provided in the proposal form.

Selection Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

Relevance and timeliness of the topic

Educational value and practical application

Innovation and actionable takeaways

Quality and completeness of the submission

Alignment between session description, learning objectives, and presentation outline

Speaker expertise and industry experience

Commercial-free, vendor-neutral content

Sessions should focus on sharing knowledge, best practices, case studies, emerging trends, and practical solutions that attendees can apply within their organizations. Sales presentations, product demonstrations, and promotional sessions will not be considered.


We look forward to reviewing your submission and potentially welcoming you to the PGA Show Orlando 2027 Education Program.