Your comprehensive guide to IGTM Discovery 2026
IGTM Discovery is the official expansion of IGTM, bringing together the wider golf industry alongside the world’s leading golf travel marketplace.
IGTM Discovery has around 35 exhibitors, 20 Hosted Buyers, 700+ Trade Visitors and 30+ conference sessions.
Attendees can compare suppliers, discover new revenue opportunities, benchmark the latest technology and retail solutions, and gain practical insights from a wide range of conference sessions.
The crossover between IGTM and IGTM Discovery
IGTM brings together golf travel professionals for pre-scheduled meetings throughout the week at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès. Golf destinations, resorts and courses have the opportunity to connect with leading golf travel agents and tour operators who grow the world’s outbound tourism market.
For the first time in 2026, IGTM is being complemented by IGTM Discovery. This newly launched expansion is designed to bring the wider golf industry together and offer a purpose-built space for suppliers and trade professionals across technology, retail, apparel, accessories and club operations.
The IGTM Discovery exhibitor list includes ATHISON and Casual Pro who specialise in apparel, Golfspot.io in operational technology, Pitchfix in accessories and DOTSON in golf balls, alongside other businesses specialising in training aids, range finding, manufacturing, retail and club solutions.
Click here to view the full exhibitor list.
Why attend IGTM Discovery?
Golf Solutions: You can access solutions that improve club performance, retail revenue and operational efficiency, and explore technology, equipment, apparel and merchandising built for golf professionals and facilities.
Meet Professionals: You can connect directly with PGA Professionals, golf directors, club managers and retail professionals responsible for purchasing decisions and operational investment across golf facilities.
Drive Growth: Identify suppliers and solutions that unlock new revenue opportunities, improve efficiency and enhance customer experience across retail, operations and club environments.
Learn from Experts: Gain practical insights from 30+ conference sessions led by golf industry experts, covering club management, technology, operations, customer experience and revenue growth.
IGTM Discovery – Show Dates:
- Tuesday 20th Oct: 9.30 am - 5.30 pm
- Wednesday 21st Oct: 9.30 am - 5.30 pm
- Thursday 22nd Oct: 9.30 am - 5.00 pm
Daily Networking Drinks | 4 pm–5 pm
The Daily Networking Drinks offer IGTM Discovery participants an exclusive opportunity to access IGTM and connect with destinations, resorts, hotels, golf courses, DMCs and hosted buyers in a relaxed setting.
IGTM participants are also welcome to explore the IGTM Discovery Exhibition and Conference during gaps in their pre-scheduled meeting diaries.
Featured sessions at IGTM Discovery
On each day of IGTM Discovery, there is a featured session. Below are the details for each featured session. Click here to view the full IGTM Discovery conference programme.
The Future of Learning and Professional Development
Speaker: Mark Skinner - Head of Business and Management Department, The PGA
Date: Tuesday, October 20
Time: 9.55 am - 10.15 am
Location: Discovery Theatre (Stand A10), Le Palais des Festivals
Golf Courses Agronomy Trends 2026
Speaker: Alejandro Reyes - Director of Agronomy, Turfgrass Agronomy Services
Date: Wednesday, October 21
Time: 11.05 am - 11.35 am
Location: Discovery Theatre (Stand A10), Le Palais des Festivals
Operating a Multi Revenue Public Golf Facility
Speakers: Terry Sims – Managing Director of Silvermere Golf Complex, and Tom Irwin – Director of Sports Publications Limited
Date: Thursday, October 22
Time: 11.45 am – 12.15 pm
Location: Discovery Theatre (Stand A10), Le Palais des Festivals
Golf Day, Welcome Reception and the Farewell Party
On Monday, October 19, this year’s IGTM Golf Day will take place on Le Riou's course at Terre Blanche, as well as Golf d’Opio-Valbonne and Golf de la Grande Bastide.
The IGTM Golf Day, open to all IGTM delegates, is the perfect opportunity to network with industry colleagues at some of Cannes' greatest golf courses.
For Golf Day enquiries, please contact fiona.ashton@rxglobal.com
At 7.30 pm, the IGTM Welcome Reception will take place at Ciro’s Cannes.
On Thursday, October 22, the Farewell Party will take place at the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes from 7.30 pm.
The cost for each of the Welcome Reception and Farewell Party is €100, or €180 for both.
Exhibitors
Are you a golf resort? Exclusive golf experience? Or renowned golfing destination? Register your details to grow your business as an IGTM Exhibitor.
Buyers
Are you responsible for booking extraordinary golf experiences for global travellers? Register your details to apply for our Buyer Programme.
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