The event will be hosted at The Merchant Hotel and is expected to gather golf course operators, technology providers and industry leaders to examine how digital solutions and data-driven strategies are shaping the future of golf operations.
Following its inaugural edition, the 2026 conference will focus on key themes including sustainability, revenue generation, golf entertainment, operational efficiency and artificial intelligence in club management.
The programme will feature more than 50 industry speakers and experts addressing a range of operational, technological and strategic issues relevant to the global golf sector.
Among the keynote speakers is Karen Lyttle, Director of Technology at The R&A, who will deliver the opening keynote focused on technology transformation in major tournaments including The Open and the AIG Women’s Open.
Sarah Stirk, presenter for Sky Sports Golf, will also participate, sharing perspectives from international golf tours including the PGA and European Tours.
Other speakers include Simon Elsworth, Global Head of Professional Solutions at Syngenta, who will address data-driven decision-making and precision turf agronomy, and Gina Rizzi, President of Radius Sports Group, who will discuss sustainability and environmental impact within the golf industry.
Danny Campbell, General Manager of Royal Portrush Golf Club, will present insights on hosting The Open and managing world-class golf facilities, while Bob Morse, President and COO of Invited Clubs, will examine the evolution of hospitality strategies within private club networks.
Additional speakers will include representatives from companies and organisations such as Trackman, Golf Genius, Lightspeed, Power Tee, Details S.A, La Cala Resort and Ugolf International.
The conference aims to provide a platform for knowledge exchange, networking and discussion on the technological transformation of the golf industry.
Aboo Tayub, Founder of Golf Business Technology, said, “Golf is transforming, and technology is at the heart of that evolution. GBTC 2026 in Belfast will not only highlight what’s next in the game—we’ll connect the people who are building it. We are excited to return to a city that mirrors the spirit of innovation our industry is striving toward.”
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