Sunday 9 November – Arrival & Optional Activities:
Golf – Palheiro & Madeira wine Tasting (optional & extra fee = 135,- for transport – buggy – golf – 3 course lunch inc drinks / Madeira wine tasting + 30,- )
Levada hike (optional & extra fee)
Registration desk open 13:00–17:00
Monday 10 November – Opening Day
08:00 Golf Outing Santo de Serra (Optional & additional fee)
Departure at 08:00 – golf at 09:30 l Including transport, lunch, drink & snacks
16:30 National Representatives Meeting
13:00–17:00 Registration desk open
18:00 Welcome Cocktail Reception
20:00 MCO& sponsor diner – invite only
Tuesday 11 November – Conference Day
09:00 – 18:00 Full-day program with keynotes and sessions l Coffeebreaks & lunch included
20:00 Roof top Dinner
Wednesday 12 November – Site Visit & Target groups
08:30 Presentation & Visit to Ponta do Pargo Golf Course
A Nick Faldo design. A unique look behind the scenes of a new course construction
12:30 Lunch at Saccharum – Q&A on Ponta de Pargo – Transport back to Savoy
15:00 – 16:30 Afternoon breakout – sessions on various subjects
18:00 Farewell Cocktail
Thursday 13 November – Optional Extension
Golf Palheiro & Gala Night – World Golf Awards
Full conference programme at reduced rate for early registration
Full conference programme at regular rate
Full conference programme
Conference ticket & One year membership untill december 2026 (save 10%)
Connect with peers from across Europe & beyond
Discuss solutions to your daily business challenges
Get inspired by bold strategies and proven success stories
Enjoy optional golf and warm island hospitality
This is not just another event — it is where golf operators meet to exchange ideas, build strategic partnerships and invest in the future of their facilities. From 9-hole clubs to multi-course venues, if you run a golf operation, this is where you belong.
This conference is where golf course owners & operators from across Europe come together: to exchange ideas, build partnerships and invest in the future of their facilities.
From 9-hole clubs to multi-course venues, if you run a golf operation and want to grow, learn or lead, this is your European home!
The conference focuses on the business side of golf: operations, staffing, customer experience, pricing, sustainability & technology. It is about practical insight and future-proof ideas, designed for those who lead the golf experience.
This is an investment in you and in your team. In your network and your strategy.
Let’s Play Together!