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39th Annual Conference, June 11th-13th, 2026, Rome

Tentative Conference Schedule

  THURSDAY, June 11, 2026

4:30 PM – Tour of Villa Farnesina and Gianicolo, Trastevere

6 PM – Welcome at Aula Magna, Guarini Campus

6:30 PM – Aperitivo and Dinner at the Secchia Roof Top Terrace of Guarini Campus


FRIDAY, June 12, 2026

8:30 AM – Breakfast at the Guarini Campus

9:00 AM – Morning sessions

10:30 AM – Coffee break

11:00 AM – Morning sessions 

1 PM – “Pizza, Pasta and Suppli” Lunch at Trastevere

3 PM – Afternoon sessions

6:00 PM – Industry roundtable discussion

7:00 PM – Aperitivo at the Aula Magna, Guarini Campus

8 PM – Gala Dinner


SATURDAY, June 13, 2026

8:30 AM – Breakfast at the Guarini Campus

9:00 AM – Morning sessions

10:30 AM – Coffee break

11:00 AM – Industry roundtable discussion 

12:00 PM – Aperitivo at the Aula Magna, Guarini Campus

1 PM – Lunch at the ancient Jewish Ghetto in Trastevere

3 PM – Tour of Bernini - Borromini Artwork 

ISOF Rome 2026 (pdf)Download

Booking ACCOMMODATION in Rome

Conference Hotels


• John Cabot University has secured preferential rates with the following hotels for participants attending the conference. All partner hotels are within walking distance of the university and

the conference venue.


• We strongly recommend booking early, as availability is limited during the busy summer season in Rome.


• Hotel Ponte Sisto

• UNA Hotels Trastevere


Booking Modalities – Hotel Ponte Sisto


• Hotel Ponte Sisto is offering conference participants discounted rates using the Promo Code:

CABOT26. Promo Code: CABOT26

• Validity: June 10–14, 2026 (allows guests to check in the day before and check out the day

after the conference, based on their travel plans.)

• Booking Link: 

Upon clicking the link, a booking window will open with a default reservation for two guests

(double room). You may adjust the number of guests (1 or 3) at the top of the page, and the rate

will update accordingly.


🛏RoomBlock:

Hotel Ponte Sisto is holding 20 rooms for conference participants until February 28, 2026.

After this date, rooms will be released, and discounted rates will no longer be guaranteed.

⚠Important:

The Promo Code is only valid when booking via the official l link above. It will not work on thirdparty platforms such as Booking.com or Expedia.


Booking Modalities – UNA Hotels Trastevere

• UNA Hotels Trastevere is offering conference participants a 20% discount on their Best Available Rate using the Promo Code: ISOF2026.

• Participants are responsible for booking and paying independently. Please note the following important details: 

• Validity: June 10–14, 2026 (allows flexibility for check-in the day before and check-out the day afterthe conference) 

• Booking Link: UNA HOTELS 

Click on “Special Codes or Rates” and enter the promo code ISOF2026 to apply the discount.


⚠Important:

• The Promo Code is valid only when booking through the official link above. It cannot be used on third-party platforms such as Booking.com, Expedia, or similar. 

• UNA Hotels is not holding rooms for the conference, so early booking is strongly advised.

Conference Location

John Cabot University (JCU), founded in 1972, is an independent, four-year liberal arts university offering undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, and study abroad programs to English-speaking students from all over the world. The University’s three campuses are located in

the heart of Rome and surrounded by the extraordinarily rich offerings of a city of culture,

history, art, creativity, business, and international affairs. JCU is accredited by the Middle States

Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). The Frank J. Guarini School of Business was

founded in 2018 and has received accreditation from the Association to Advance

Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).


The conference  will take place at the Guarini Campus, one of John Cabot University’s three campuses, nestled in the heart of Rome’s historic Trastevere district. Known for its rich history and charm, Trastevere—derived from the Latin Trans Tiberem("beyond the Tiber")—

features narrow cobblestone streets, ancient buildings, and a lively evening atmosphere with

bustling pubs and restaurants. The Guarini Campus provides an elegant and inspiring conference setting, offering a beautiful garden, two rooftop terraces, and the striking Aula Magna.

conference Co-Chairs

Maria Jell-Ojobor, Ph.D.

Maria Jell-Ojobor, Ph.D.

Maria Jell-Ojobor, Ph.D.

John Cabot University

Aveed Raha, Ph.D.

Maria Jell-Ojobor, Ph.D.

Maria Jell-Ojobor, Ph.D.

University of Vienna

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