The Canadian Golf Course Management Conference

EARLY BIRD PRICING DETAILS BELOW

Plan to Attend The Canadian in Calgary:

CGSA is excited to host The Canadian Golf Course Management Conference in Calgary, Alberta from February 24-26, 2026. The event promises to provide an excellent experience with first rate education, tradeshow, endless networking and outstanding social events.

Come and kick off the CGSA's 60th Anniversary with

Deep Roots and Bright Future.

VISIT THE EVENT WEBSITE

ANNOUNCING OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Bob Wilkie

The CGSA is excited to announce that Bob Wilkie will be the keynote speaker at the 2026 Canadian Golf Course Management Conference:

President, I Got Mind
Best Selling Author
Former NHL Player
PGA Professional
Award-Winning Entrepreneur and Athlete

Bob has spoken to groups of all ages and sizes for over twenty years. His story is both heart-wrenching and motivating. His journey through his life has been filled with twists and turns, successes and failures.

The keynote Bob will deliver to the CGSA event participants will provide direction, a course of action that any participant can begin to take to enhance their lives. Bob has always been passionate about helping teams of people learn about themselves as he knows it creates a more rewarding environment.

To learn more about our keynote speaker, Bob Wilkie, click here.

Confirmed Speakers

Bob Wilkie

President at I Got Mind

Sessions:

Wendell Hutchens, PhD

Assistant Professor of Turfgrass Science at University of Arkansas

Session:

Strategies to Improve Fungicide Performance and Reduce Disease Management Costs

Gregg Munshaw, PhD

Director of Agronomy at PARC Research and Consulting

Session:

Soil First: Building Sustainable Turf from the Ground Up

To learn more about each speaker and session, click the above links.

To stay updated on the confirmed sessions and speakers, please visit the event website here.

EARLY BIRD PRICING NOW AVAILABLE

Take Advantage of Early Bird Pricing!

Register now for early bird pricing and save $339 to receive an All-Access Package for $660 as a CGSA member (regular $999)!

Only available until November 30th!

Scroll down to learn how you can enter our contest for a chance to win a complimentary All-Access Registration Package and accommodations at the host hotel!

ENTER THE CONTEST

WIN A COMPLIMENTARY ALL-ACCESS REGISTRATION PACKAGE AND ACCOMODATIONS AT THE HOST HOTEL!

Eligibility:

You must purchase an All-Access Registration Package during the early bird pricing period.
You must be following the CGSA on the social platform you enter on. Links attached below.

To Enter:

To enter on Instagram - "Like" the post attached above and tag someone in the comments that should register too!
To enter on X (Twitter) - "Like" and "Repost" the attached post above.
You can earn up to two entries by entering on both Instagram and X (Twitter).

Please Note: The draw will take place at the conclusion of the early bird pricing period. The winner will be contacted by the CGSA to confirm the prize package.

Don't have social media?

We will be doing a second draw at the conclusion of the early bird pricing period with anyone who has registered for the All-Access Package for a chance to win 50% off the already discounted early bird price!

Please Note: The draw will take place at the conclusion of the early bird pricing period with the winner announced at a later date. The winner will be contacted by the CGSA and will be included in GreenMatter.

The Location - Calgary, Alberta

The Canadian is taking place at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre with accommodations at The Hyatt Regency Calgary. This hotel is connected via indoor walkway to the convention centre where all education sessions and the trade show will take place. Special rooms rates of $209 have been secured for all conference attendees.

The Hyatt Regency Calgary is approximately a 20 minute drive from Calgary International Airport (YYC). If you will be arriving via air to Calgary, we have set up a discount code with WestJet to provide attendees booking flights to and from Calgary International Airport (YYC).

Hotel Accommodation Information

The Hyatt Regency Calgary (host hotel), has special room rates secured for all conference attendees.

Click here to book or for more information on the Hyatt Regency Calgary.

WestJet - Travel to Calgary

Get to Calgary via WestJet and save with the discount code below.

The code is 8C7E0HW and can be booked via website: www.westjet.com.You can book and manage your own booking with this code. For additional details of the offer, please click here.