2026 GCSAA Conference & Trade Show to Launch Centennial Year in Orlando

The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) will mark its 100th anniversary with a milestone edition of the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show (CTS), set for Feb. 2–5, 2026, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

Presented in partnership with the Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA) and the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA), the event promises four days of education, networking, and industry innovations, alongside special centennial programming.

Championship Golf to Kick Off the Week

The conference begins with the GCSAA Golf Championships presented by Toro (Jan. 31–Feb. 2), which includes four tournament events and the association’s National Championship.

Education, Trade Show & Centennial Highlights

GCSAA CEO Rhett Evans called the 2026 conference “a once-in-a-lifetime experience” as the association celebrates a century of leadership in golf course management. Each day offers a mix of professional development, exhibitor engagement, and centennial experiences:

• Monday, Feb. 2 – A full day of seminars, Power Hours, and interactive facility tours, capped by the Opening Session & Welcome Reception, presented with Syngenta.
• Tuesday, Feb. 3 – Early risers can join the Health in Action 5K Run & 2K Walk. The evening brings the GCSAA Centennial Celebration at ICON Park — a highlight of the week.
• Wednesday, Feb. 4 – The trade show floor opens with 400+ exhibitors, plus the debut of the Centennial Experience, an interactive showcase of 100 years of GCSAA history.
• Thursday, Feb. 5 – More trade show time, followed by the Closing Session (presented with John Deere) and the Closing Event featuring entertainer Ricky Kalmon.

Why It Matters

The GCSAA CTS remains the largest gathering in golf course management, providing critical education, solutions, and connections for superintendents, builders, architects, and facility owners. Orlando’s location, coupled with the centennial celebration, ensures that 2026 will be remembered as one of the association’s most significant conferences.

Registration is now open at gcsaaconference.com.