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DOCTORAL COLLOQUIUM – GSSI 2026
June 2-3, 2026
A dedicated event for PhD candidates in sales, sales management, marketing, and related fields to present dissertation work and connect with internationally recognized scholars.
About the Colloquium
The Doctoral Colloquium is a dedicated event for PhD candidates in sales, sales management, marketing, and related fields. It provides a unique opportunity to present dissertation work in progress, receive constructive feedback from internationally recognized scholars, and connect with peers in a supportive and stimulating environment.
Programme & Experience
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June 2, 2026 - La Degosteria, Ancona City Centre – Evening
Welcome Aperitivo for Doctoral Colloquium participants. A networking session in the form of an academic speed date, designed to foster peer-to-peer exchange and connections among doctoral students before the formal sessions.

www.ladegosteria.it

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June 3, 2026- Faculty of Economics – Morning
Doctoral Colloquium sessions. Participants will present their research projects, discuss theoretical framing, methodology, and managerial relevance, and receive detailed feedback from senior faculty.

Beyond individual presentations, the Colloquium will feature discussions on publishing strategies, navigating the PhD journey, responding to reviewers, and building an international academic career.
Eligibility & Selection
Who Can Apply
Open to doctoral students (including advanced PhD candidates) from accredited universities; multiple authors OK if at least one is a PhD student.
Submission Requirements
Applicants should submit an extended abstract of their current research/dissertation work. Additional supporting material may include the student's CV and, where applicable, an endorsement/recommendation from their supervisor.
Selection Criteria
Preference will be given to candidates whose work demonstrates potential for strong scholarly contribution, clarity of research questions, methodological rigor, and relevance to the theme of GSSI 2026.
Submission Guidelines
See the Instructions in the PDF
Practical Information
Location
La Degosteria, Ancona (Italy).
Faculty of Economics, UNIVPM, Ancona, Italy
Attendance Requirement
At least one author must be registered for the conference and present in person.
Event Schedule
June 2nd 2026 - La Degosteria, Ancona City Centre
  • Welcome & About the GSSI Doctoral Colloquium
  • Speed Networking
June 3rd 2026 - Univpm, Ancona
Full Morning of doctoral colloquium sessions and academic discussions.

Creating impactful research ( Prof. Bruno Lussier)

09:15 – 9:45

(Re)Defining Theoretical Contributions to the Sales Literature, ( Vishag Badrinarayanan)

9:45 – 10:15

10:15 – 10:30

Coffee Break

Research Round Table Discussions

10:30 – 11:15

Mixed Methods & New Data in Sales Research, ( Bitty Balducci)

11:15 – 11:45

11:45 – 12:00

Break

Work-Life Balance as a Sales Academic, ( Dayle Childs & Molly Burchett)

12:00 – 12:30

Navigating the Job Market and Transitioning into your Academic Career, ( Pia Hautamaki)

12:30 – 13:00

Lunch Break

13:00