NC-SMA/COSMA Conference Symposium 
October 21, 2026   9am -4pm
Atrium Health Ballpark, Kannapolis, NC

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Academic Abstracts due: September 23
Case Study Cup Registration Deadline: October 1st
Hosted by: NC Sport Management Association and COSMA. Other planning committee institutions include:

1. Catawba College
2. Queens University of Charlotte
3. Winston-Salem State University
4. Belmont Abbey College
5. Benedict College
6. Coastal Carolina University
7. Fayetteville State University
8. Guilford College
9. High Point University
10. Johnson C. Smith University
11. Pfeiffer University​
12. University of North Carolina at Pembroke
13. North Carolina A&T University
14. Wingate University
15. Lander University
16. Shorter University
17. University of Mount Olive
18. Radford University

Location: Atrium Health Ballpark, Kannapolis, NC
Cost: $50 Faculty (COSMA members), $100 Faculty (includes COSMA membership), $25 Students (COSMA membership included)
Registration: See below.

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[FORM] NC-SMA/COSMA symposium Registration

Complete the Registration Form below and pay on Zeffy.

faculty ORAL OR POSTER presentation submission guidelines

We invite faculty members to submit proposals for 20-minute oral or poster presentations. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your work with colleagues and students. We are looking for presentations that are relevant and engaging for both undergraduate and graduate students. We encourage submissions on topics such as:

• Research Findings: Share your findings on original scholarly work or ongoing research projects.
• Industry Practice: Share insights and best practices from the field of sport management.
• Real-world Applications: Discuss how sport management theory is applied in professional settings.

Details:

• Event Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
• Location: Atrium Health Ballpark, Kannapolis, NC
• Presentation Format: 20-minute oral or poster presentations

Submission Guidelines:

1. Proposal Content: Proposals should include a title, an abstract (250 words max), and a brief biography of the presenter(s).
2. Registration Requirement: At least one presenter must be registered and attend the symposium in order to present.

Submission Deadline: Submit your proposals by September 23, 2026. Click on the button below.
​Inquiries? Email Troy Carlton.

SUBMIT ABSTRACT

STUDENT ORAL OR POSTER PRESENTATION SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

The North Carolina Sport Management Association (NC SMA) and the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) are excited to announce a call for undergraduate and graduate student presentation proposals for our upcoming Regional Symposium. This event will take place on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Atrium Health Ballpark in Kannapolis, North Carolina.
Submission Guidelines for 20-minute oral presentation OR poster presentations:

1. Proposal Content: Proposals should include a title, an abstract (250 words max), and a brief biography of the presenter(s).
2. Registration Requirement: All presenters must be registered for the symposium in order to present.

Submissions may include empirical research, case studies, and conceptual/theoretical work.
​Deadline: no later than September 23, 2026. All submissions should be sent as a Word document to Troy Carlton.