TL;DR
- Tournament proceeds will fund workforce development initiatives focused on digital infrastructure education and career access.
- Supported programs include scholarships, mentorship, internships, educational tours, conference participation, and industry engagement.
- The event aims to unite executives, investors, and technology leaders around a shared commitment to developing future industry talent.
- Sponsorship opportunities enable organizations to support educational initiatives while participating in a high-level networking experience.
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As the digital infrastructure industry continues to expand to support AI, cloud, and connectivity demands, workforce development remains a critical priority. To help address this need, the Nomad Futurist Foundation has announced the inaugural Nomad Ho’ohui Invitational, an invitation-only charity golf tournament that will take place January 15-16, 2027, on Oahu, Hawaii, immediately preceding PTC’27.
Hosted at the Kapolei Golf Club, the two-day Ryder Cup-style competition is designed to bring together executives, investors, technology leaders, and innovators from across the digital infrastructure ecosystem. Beyond the competition itself, the event will feature networking receptions, a gala dinner, and opportunities for industry participants to build relationships while supporting a larger philanthropic mission.
Unlike many industry gatherings that focus primarily on business development, the Nomad Ho’ohui Invitational is centered on investing in the future workforce. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Nomad Futurist Foundation’s initiatives to increase awareness of careers in digital infrastructure and provide students with meaningful educational and professional opportunities. Funding will support scholarships, educational resources, data center tours, mentorship programs, internships, conference participation, and direct engagement with industry professionals.
The name “Hoʻohui,” a Hawaiian term meaning to join, unite, or connect, reflects the event’s broader purpose of bringing together the industry to create lasting impact. By aligning with PTC’27, one of the sector’s premier annual gatherings, the Invitational provides participants with an opportunity to strengthen professional relationships while contributing to programs that help prepare the next generation of talent.
Industry leaders have emphasized that the future of digital infrastructure depends not only on continued investment in technology, but also on sustained investment in people. As AI infrastructure, cloud computing, telecommunications, and data center development accelerate worldwide, organizations increasingly recognize that cultivating skilled professionals will be essential to supporting long-term growth and innovation.
The Nomad Futurist Foundation is inviting organizations to participate as founding partners through sponsorship opportunities that include player participation, event branding, guest access, and advisory committee involvement. Every contribution supports programs intended to expand career pathways and increase access for students and underserved communities interested in pursuing opportunities within digital infrastructure.
As the industry prepares to gather in Hawaii for PTC’27, the Nomad Ho’ohui Invitational offers a unique opportunity to combine networking, collaboration, and philanthropy in support of workforce development. By investing in education, mentorship, and career access today, participants can help strengthen the talent pipeline that will power tomorrow’s digital economy. To learn more about the Nomad Ho’ohui Invitational, please click here.
