About us

Welcome to International Conference on Sports Marketing, Sponsorship, and Brand Management (ICSMSBM-26), the premier conference for students, academicians, researchers, faculties, and industry professionals from around the world. The conference will be held on 21st - 22nd November, 2026 in Durban, South Africa, and will bring together experts and thought leaders from a wide range of fields to share their insights and expertise. Our goal is to provide a platform for discussion, collaboration, and innovation. We believe that by bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives, we can create new ideas and solutions that will have a positive impact on society. Whether you're a student looking to learn from the best and brightest in your field, an academician seeking to share your research with a wider audience, or an industry professional looking to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies, you'll find something to inspire and challenge you at our conference. So why wait? Register today and join us at our conference for an unforgettable experience!

Important Dates

Thu, Oct 22, 2026
Early Bird Registration
Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Paper Submission
Fri, Nov 6, 2026
Last date of Registration
Sat, Nov 21, 2026
Conference Date

Paper Submission

Research Paper Submission Tracks

Crisis management in sports branding
Case studies of successful sponsorships
Innovative sponsorship activation strategies
Branding strategies for sports organizations
Sponsorship effectiveness in sports marketing
Digital marketing trends in sports branding
Consumer behavior towards sports brands
Role of social media in sports marketing
Impact of athlete endorsements on brands
Building brand loyalty in sports fans
Challenges in sports marketing today
Measuring ROI of sports sponsorships
Brand partnerships and collaborations
Emerging trends in sports marketing
Globalization effects on sports marketing
Fan engagement through marketing campaigns
Ethical considerations in sports marketing
Future of sports sponsorship and branding
Brand storytelling in sports marketing
Role of analytics in sports marketing

Call for Papers Description

The International Conference on Sports Marketing, Sponsorship, and Brand Management invites researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and practitioners to submit original and high-quality research contributions. This global platform is designed for knowledge exchange, innovation, and cross-domain collaboration. Focusing on key research areas such as Sports Management, the conference aims to bridge theoretical advancements with real-world applications. It encourages forward-thinking research that addresses contemporary challenges while contributing to long-term scientific and technological progress.

Committee

Conference Committee

Dr. Balaji E.

Director of Physical Education

C.B.M. COLLEGE, India

Joanna Zelazny

Physical Education and Sport

Gdansk University, Poland

Tickets

Conference Fee Structure
In-Person
Paper / Poster Presentation
$416$382
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Publication
$654$611
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication
$1,861$1,623
Listener
$263$237
Virtual Keynote Speaker Registration
$322$297
Pre-recorded Video Submission
$246$229
Online Presentation-
Online Presentation with Scopus Publication-
Online Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication-
Online Listener-
Online
Paper / Poster Presentation-
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Publication-
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication-
Listener-
Virtual Keynote Speaker Registration-
Pre-recorded Video Submission-
Online Presentation
$263$237
Online Presentation with Scopus Publication
$577$535
Online Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication
$1,674$1,436
Online Listener
$161$152

Speakers

Dr. Puneet Bhattacharya

Assistant Professor

Sports Science, Jadavpur University

Dr. Sandeep Kumar

Professor & Dean, Faculty of Education

Physical Education, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University

Dr. Ahmed Kouidri

Associate professor

Mechanical Engineering, Laboratory of Multiphase Transport and Porous Media (LTPMP), Algiers, Algeria