Student Experience

Catch Your Wave with 4 action-packed, interactive days for students to discover, learn, test, demo, connect and grow.

Don't miss all the ways the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show can help you jumpstart your career ad catch all the opportunities that are building. 

See the full schedule for more details on events.

FREE registration

GCSAA Student members receive a FREE Full Pack registration.

Monday 

Awaken your potential at the journey's start with classroom and hands-on education. Get a jump start on your career with education from industry leaders.

• ENHANCED EDUCATION: Don't miss seminars with students in mind.
• ORIENTATION: Activities kick-off for the National Turfgrass Science Invitational.

Connect with peers and experts from around the world:

• MONDAY NIGHT WELCOME RECEPTION: Unwind and enjoy the night air while making connections on the USS Midway.
  

Tuesday 

Innovate your future, dive into knowledge, and forge relationships.

• IMMERSIVE EDUCATION: Check out the Interactive Facility Tours and don't forget education with students in mind.
• COMPETITION: Knowledge Test, Case Studies and Practicums for the National Turfgrass Science Invitational.

And, continue to expand your network:

• TUESDAY DEDICATED EXHIBITOR EVENTS: Spend time with the industry partners who provide the products and services that will be key to your career.

Wednesday 

Discover more ways to be efficient and effective.

Stop by the trade show before the excitement of the Turf Bowl. Plus, start your day off with the Sunrise Celebration.

• MAKE THE CONNECTIONS with industry partners who will shape your future at the trade show. 
• TURF BOWL TIME: It's the top competition for collegiate turf students.
• CHAMPIONS: The National Turfgrass Science Invitational winners will be announced.
• VISIT GOLF’S SUSTAINABILITY SHOWCASE this popular area returns with a variety of interactive stations just outside the San Diego Convention Center.

Thursday 

A spectacular celebration of achievements and friendship to springboard your success for the coming year!

• DEMO exhibitors' products and services that you will use in the future.
  
• WIN BIG with giveaways of products and other prizes. 
• EVEN MORE opportunities and education on the Trade Show Floor. 
• VISIT GOLF’S SUSTAINABILITY SHOWCASE this interactive area will feature a tee box, fairway and green with a variety of interactive stations outside the San Diego Convention Center. 
• GCSAA SEND-OFF CELEBRATION, presented in partnership with John Deere, this can't-miss finale features the GCSAA Collegiate Turf Bowl champions and more.

Special events

Be a part of these special events:

• HEALTH IN ACTION 5K returns after a one-year hiatus and benefits the GCSAA Foundation.
• GCSAA ANNUAL MEETING be there Thursday morning.

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