Golfweek Tech Lab presented by T-Mobile for Business brings a selection of golf industry stakeholders and the investment community together to engage with a curated group of technology startups that can enhance the game and business of golf.
In a joint venture between Golfweek and underdog venture team, the second annual Golfweek Tech Lab presented by T-Mobile for Business will be held in Charlotte, NC, on May 12th and 13th, to coincide with the 2025 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club in May. The event will feature over 18+ startups, as well as panelists, and featured keynote speakers that are investing in the evolution of the sport.
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Agenda
Golfweek Tech Lab is a two-day, invitation-only, highly curated space for early startups to showcase, engage and network for deal-making across the Golf Industry.
Event Schedule TBA.
Day 1: May 12th | Opening Reception: 5:30pm-7:30pm |
Day 2: May 13th | Event Programming: 9:00am - 3:45pm |
The Program
At Golfweek Tech Lab 2025, selected startups and Founders can:
ENGAGE: Time and space to foster in-depth discussion with targeted attendees
NETWORK: 1:1 meetings with strategic attendees
SHOWCASE: Present your value prop in a highly curated exhibition environment – quality not quantity
Best-in-Show
Golfweek Tech Lab will hold a best-in-show competition with participating companies looking to earn best in show recognition across five categories, as well as a grand prize. A panel of judges will evaluate each startup based on set criteria, including their video submissions, onsite demonstration, and presentation to judges. Event attendees will receive a vote as well, weighted against the judges vote.
Grand prize winner will receive a cash prize and be featured on the cover of Golfweek. Category winners will receive an editorial in Golfweek and 1:1 mentorship course from an industry expert.
Startups
The 2025 event will feature startups and early stage companies in a variety of categories impacting and growing the business of golf. Startup tracks include:
- Player Performance
- Business Solutions & Software
- 5G-enabled technologies
- Golf Experiences/Golf Tourism (app or software based)
- Golf Hospitality & Event Management
- Coaching & Training Software
- Course Formats
- Course Solutions
- Next-Gen Equipment
- Media/Content Solutions
- On-course Concierge/Hospitality
- Fitness + Wellness
- AI + Connected Devices
Participating Startups
Additional Startups TBA.
Attendees
Golfweek Tech Lab presented by T-Mobile for Business is an opportunity for those in the business of golf to meet the leaders and investors at the forefront of emerging technologies that can help improve all aspects of the golf industry, both on the course and off. The event will bring together leaders from across the golf world, including:
- Governing Bodies
- Tournament Directors
- Brands
- Investors
- Course Operators
- Major Resorts
- Media
Venue
The JW Marriott Charlotte will host the second annual Golfweek Tech Lab from May 12th-13th, coinciding with the 2025 PGA Championship in Charlotte, NC. Attendees can book their room for the evening of May 12th, so that they may attend the opening reception and the main event day on May 13th.
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