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

Conference Program

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Conference Registration

Conference Registration $525

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Refund Policy

 Conference registration may be canceled with a full refund (less a $45 processing fee) with a written notification received up until six (6) weeks before the conference start date. A 50% refund is available for conference registration with a written notification received between six (6) weeks and two (2)weeks prior to the conference start date. No refunds will be granted within two (2) weeks of the conference start date. 

All fees for special events are non-refundable. Refund requests should be submitted in writing to: fsadeh@eiu.edu

Registration for Doctoral Students that are presenting an accepted paper

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$125 Annual ISoF Membership (non-conference attendees)

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Submission Template

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Call for Papers

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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


Hotel Ponte Sisto

  

Accommodation – Hotel Ponte Sisto (Promo Extended)


Although the original promo code expired on February 28, a limited number of rooms are still available at Hotel Ponte Sisto for conference participants at a preferential rate of €200 per night per person, including breakfast.


Participants wishing to book should contact the hotel directly by emailing booking@hotelpontesisto.it (attention: Enrico), indicating that they are attending the JCU ISOF Conference (June 10–14) and specifying their preferred dates and number of guests.

Please note that this rate is subject to availability, and early booking is strongly recommended.


 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.

Special Issue of EMR

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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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