With a record attendance, an array of acclaimed speakers and panellists addressing a variety of topical topics at a world-class venue, the 2026 Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) Club & Turf Management Conference – Thailand has been hailed an overwhelming success.
“We had great speakers, great networking opportunities and a great venue,” said Chris Gray, President of the AGIF. “It was good to see so many people from the industry reconnecting. I think everyone has learned a lot.”
The Conference attracted more than 140 delegates, a rise of almost 50% compared to the 2025 gathering. As well as representatives from more than 20 golf clubs in Thailand, there were attendees from across the Asia-Pacific region as well as the United States and United Kingdom.
Gray added: “Many thanks to staff and management at Robinswood Golf Club for the outstanding hospitality. Our gratitude also goes to all our sponsors, supporters and AGIF member companies without whom this wouldn’t have been possible.
Stuart Daly, Chief Operating Officer at Reignwood Park, said: “It’s been our pleasure to be the host venue here at Robinswood Golf Club for the AGIF Club and Turf Management Conference.
“It’s a wonderful opportunity for our network and industry peers to get together and share best practices as well as experiencing Robinswood Golf Club and Reignwood Park. It’s always wonderful to see so many industry professionals together. We’ve had great support. The AGIF have been wonderful partners and we look forward to seeing all our industry friends back at Robinswood very soon.”
Seehachet ‘Pro It’ Saifon, General Manager at Robinswood Golf Club, added: “We were delighted to welcome golf club leaders, superintendents, owners, and industry professionals from across Asia to connect, learn, collaborate, and help drive the future of the golf industry together.”
Rishi Narain, Head – Events, Sponsorship and Membership at the AGIF, said: “The Asian Golf Industry Federation was proud to showcase an exceptional line-up of industry leaders, innovators, and experts. The responses we received from our attendee survey at the end of the Conference was overwhelmingly positive.
“Bringing together voices from across Asia-Pacific and beyond, this conference was designed to drive meaningful conversations around sustainability, operations, design, and the future of golf. From global course architects and agronomy specialists to club managers and business leaders, our speakers represented the very best shaping the modern golf eco-system.
“Special thanks to Stuart Daly, Pro It and the staff at Robinswood for making us so welcome, to the Thailand Golf Course Association, Golf Plus Channel, our Media Partner, and all of our sponsors – The R&A, Beyond Green, Bunker Solution, Club Car, Jacobsen, Jebsen & Jessen, Rain Bird, SMARTSCORE and Toro.”
Narain confirmed the next AGIF Conference will be staged in Hanoi on September 15-16, staged in conjunction with the Vietnam Golf Leisure Awards.
That will be followed by the Federation’s Annual International Summit at the Sime Darby Convention Centre from October 27-29, once again tieing in with the LPGA Tour’s richest event in Asia – the Maybank Championship.
This summit also includes a golf day and the gala AGIF Annual Awards Dinner at which stalwarts from the industry and golf clubs are recognised for their contributions to the game.
*For further details on sponsorship opportunities, speaker roles and attendance at forthcoming Asian Golf Industry Federation conferences, please visit https://agif.asia/agif-conferences or contact Rishi Narain a membership@agif.asia