FAQs
What will take place during the event?
The Golfdom Summit is centered on scheduled, one-on-one meetings between attending superintendents and industry partners. The event also features daily networking activities, leading industry speakers and a golf tournament. You can also view a sample agenda for the Summit.
What is a one-on-one meeting?
They are pre-scheduled, sit-down meetings between superintendent attendees and industry representatives from our partner companies. These meetings provide an opportunity to discuss both sides’ operations, and whether the opportunity for a future business relationship exists.
Where does the event take place?
The Golfdom Summit is held at the beautiful Reunion Resort in Orlando, Florida. All meetings, networking events, meals, golf, etc., are held on the grounds, and everything is within walking distance.
How do I attend?
The Golfdom Summit is an invite-only event. Superintendents, click here to apply!
How can my company partner?
Suppliers, please contact Jim Cummins at 785-865-8348 or jcummins@northcoastmedia.net for partnership information.
More FAQs for Attendees and for Partners:
Attendee FAQs
Why must I apply for this event?
The Golfdom Summit is invitation-only, and we limit the total number of attendees.
How much will this event cost to attend?
There is no cost for to participate. If you qualify to attend, you will receive complimentary event registration package, including hotel accommodations, meals and access to social events. You are encouraged to apply to attend as soon as possible.
What do the hotel accommodations include?
Reunion Resort is a four-diamond resort community. While on site, you will be staying in a three-bedroom villa along with two other superintendents attending the Summit. Even though you will be sharing the villa, you will have your own bedroom and bathroom. We find that this arrangement allows our attendees to get to know each other better and enhances the overall experience.
Am I expected to attend all scheduled engagements?
Yes, each attendee is committed to participating in all scheduled business-intensive engagements with the sponsors. This is critical to the success of the Golfdom Summit.
How will I benefit from the 1:1 meetings?
The meetings will give you an opportunity to talk directly with companies that supply the products you use each day. Are you having a problem? Is a given product not suiting your needs? The vendors want this type of feedback from you. You have a direct pipeline to the manufacturer, rather than dealing with a distributor or third party.
How will I keep track of my meetings while at the Summit?
When you arrive on site at Reunion you will be presented with a registration packet that will detail all of the information you need to get around, including a personalized schedule detailing all of your 1:1 meetings with our vendors, and your event badge.
Partner FAQs
How can I request a 1:1 meeting?
As the event approaches and we have solidified the attendee list, you will be contacted and asked to place the attendees into two categories. Category A will be your top choices, the superintendents you most desire to meet, category B will be superintendents that you may like to meet with, but you could forego a meeting without negative consequences.
What can I expect from the 1:1 meetings?
This unique format allows for a much more relaxed and comfortable encounter than trying to track somebody down on a tradeshow floor. The superintendent is focused on your product solution and also shortens your sales cycle by communicating face-to-face with senior decision makers with purchasing authority.
How many additional add–ons can my company purchase?
There is no limit to how many optional add-ons a sponsor can purchase. Golfdom is committed to helping our sponsors craft the exact Golfdom Summit experience to suit their business needs, and are more than happy to discuss the add-on options in detail with our sponsors.
What is the minimum maintenance budget the superintendents must have to attend this event?
We typically will not invite any superintendents with a maintenance budget of less than $750k, and we routinely have superintendents with budgets in excess of $2M. The attendees at the Golfdom Summit have real buying power!