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GSSI 2026 | June 3–5, 2026
Ancona, Italy
The Global Sales Science Institute Annual Conference comes to the stunning Marche region of Italy
Conference Venues:
  • SeeBay Hotel, Portonovo- Ancona, Italy
  • Politecnica delle Marche University, Faculty of Economics - Ancona City Centre
"The Future of Sales: Attracting, Retaining, and Exploring"

Important Deadline Approaching!
Submission Deadline (GSSI 2026 Conference / JPSSM Special Issue)
A quick reminder: the deadline to submit your work for the 2026 GSSI Conference or the JPSSM Special Issue “Global Perspectives in Sales” is Thursday, January 30, 2026.
Deadlines
  • January 30th, 2026: Paper submission
  • April 15th, 2026: Final formatted version of the paper
Submissions options
Option 1 - Submitting to the GSSI 2026 Conference Only
If you plan to submit your work only to the conference (not the JPSSM special issue), email your manuscript to: submission@gssi2026.com.
See the instructions on the PDF.
Option 2 - Submitting to the JPSSM Special Issue and the GSSI 2026 Conference
If you plan to submit to the JPSSM special issue, please:
  1. Submit your manuscript as a regular issue paper through the JPSSM submission portal.
  1. After submitting, email both :
See the instructions on the PDF.
Bridging Academia and Business Practice
The Global Sales Science Institute (GSSI) 2026 conference, will take place from June 3 to June 5 in Portonovo, Ancona (Italy), a spectacular coastal destination in the Marche region, renowned for its natural beauty, cultural heritage, and hospitality. Against this inspiring backdrop, GSSI 2026 will provide an exceptional platform to share cutting-edge research, innovative teaching practices, and managerial insights in the field of sales and sales management.
A Crossroads for Ideas
GSSI 2026 will serve as a crossroads for ideas, fostering collaboration between scholars, educators, and business professionals, and advancing knowledge in the evolving world of sales
Conference Features
Academic Sessions
Peer-reviewed papers, panels, and symposia showcasing the latest research in sales science
Managerial Tracks in cooperation with SalesSummit
Connecting research with practice through case studies and executive insights
Doctoral Colloquium
Supporting and mentoring the next generation of sales researchers
Networking Opportunities
Social and cultural events celebrating the traditions and landscapes of the Marche region
  • June 3, 2026 - Conference
    Venue: Univpm, Faculty of Economics, Ancona
  • June 4-5, 2026– Conference
    Venue: SeeBay Hotel, Portonovo
Conference Venues
SeeBay Hotel, Portonovo - Ancona
Address: Via Poggio, 149/A, 60129 Portonovo AN, Italy
Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona
Address: Piazza Martelli, 8, 60121 Ancona AN, Italy (Faculty of Economics)
June 3, 2026 - 7pm
Wine tasting and visit to Moroder winery
Address:Fraz. Montacuto 112, Str. Castellano Montacuto, 121, 60129 Ancona AN
June 4, 2026 - 7:30pm
Gala dinner at the Napoleonic Fort of Portonovo
Address: Fortino Napoleonico, Via Poggio, 60129 Portonovo AN, Italy
Conference Co-Chairs
Prof. Colleen E. McClure
Ralph and Luci Schey Sales Centre, Ohio University
Prof. Silvio Cardinali
Università Politecnica delle Marche
Prof. Paolo Guenzi
SDA Bocconi School of Management
Prof. Edward Nowlin
Kansas State University
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Contact us at info@gssi2026.com