8-12 October 2017
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
8-12 October 2017
Adelaide Convention Centre // South Australia
GMA CONFERENCE WRAP
About the GMA - Founded in 1949 , Golf Management Australia ( GMA ) is the professional organisation serving the needs of managers within the Australian golf industry , and with membership open to all golf managers across the nation .
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The 2017 Golf Management Australia National Conference staged at the Adelaide Convention Centre on 8 th - 12 th October marked the 38 th conference held by the association since its inaugural event in Victoria in 1949 .
The flagship event is a biennial gathering of industry stakeholders including golf club managers , support staff , industry leaders and sponsors . It provides education and personal development opportunities gained through the selection of professional speakers , and facilitates the ability for delegates to network and share information and experiences with fellow managers .
Growing in participation each occasion , the 2015 GMA conference held on the Gold Coast saw a record number of attendees . More than 200 delegates , partners and guests joined the two-day expo and three day educational program at the Jupiters Hotel & Casino .
This year ’ s conference , roundly viewed as the best yet by way of professional development content and networking opportunities , turned out a resounding success with a new high of more than 300 registered delegates , including 28 sponsorship support partners and exhibitors on site showcasing their latest products and services .
With the theme this year being “ Now is the time to be different ”, many aspects of the conference program were altered from previous years in aim to boost professionalism , improving the experience and maximising educational opportunities
Identified through member surveys , attendees were indulged in a vast array of industry relating topics including what the future may look like , resilience , health and nutrition , building peak personal and club performance , seizing the opportunity and vulnerability . The various areas of focus were addressed by 18 national and international keynote speakers , and with an impressive list of other speakers in the master class sessions – a new feature to this year ’ s forum .
In addition to the field of speakers , the CEO of the PGA of Australia and Golf Australia , Gavin Kirkman and Stephen Pitt respectively , also held key presentations during the week .
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