Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce that abstract submissions are now open for the 2026 Global Sport Business Association (GSBA) Annual Conference, scheduled for February 16–20, 2026. This year's conference offers a unique opportunity to engage with fellow scholars and educators while sailing aboard the Celebrity Reflection, departing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The 2026 theme, Ideas in Motion, reflects the dynamic changes transforming global sport business. As boundaries between sectors-such as sport, media, health, education, technology, and funding-continue to blur, we invite submissions from scholars, practitioners, and entrepreneurs that explore emerging models, bold innovations, and new paradigms shaping the future of the field.
The GSBA Conference provides a platform for interdisciplinary exploration of sport business, entrepreneurship, innovation, and pedagogical approaches. We welcome research from all fields that is theoretical, empirical, or applied in nature, as well as innovative teaching cases and classroom practices.
Abstract Submission Deadline: August 31, 2025
Submission Portal: https://gsba.us/gsba-conference
Tracks for Submission:
– Sport Business (e.g., marketing, management, finance, economics, policy)
– Entrepreneurship and Innovation (e.g., NIL, venture development, venture funding, digital transformation)
– Pedagogy (e.g., teaching cases, instructional innovations, experiential learning, curriculum design)
Conference Features:
– Research Grants
– Doctoral/Student and Early Career Consortium
– Learning Treks (new in 2026)
– Networking Opportunities
Submissions may be for oral presentations or poster sessions. We encourage contributions from scholars across disciplines who are engaged in advancing research, practice, and education in sport-related fields.
For additional information about the conference, registration, or our associated journal GSBJ, please visit www.gsba.us.
If you or your organization is interested in supporting this year's GSBA Conference through sponsorship, please contact us at gsbacontact@gmail.com.
We look forward to your participation in what promises to be a dynamic and impactful conference.
Sincerely,
Raymond Jones and the GSBA Team
gsbacontact@gmail.com
www.gsba.us
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Raymond Jones
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches TX
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