The Pi Sigma Epsilon 2027
National Convention
- Orlando, Florida
- April 7-9, 2027
About National convention
Trying to describe how amazing National Convention is in words is difficult, but let us paint a picture that captures its essence: Imagine a gathering where passion, knowledge, and enthusiasm converge into an electrifying atmosphere. Picture yourself surrounded by like-minded individuals, all driven by a common purpose to learn, grow, and inspire.
At National Convention, you’re not just attending an event; you’re immersing yourself in an experience that transcends expectations. It’s a melting pot of ideas where innovation meets tradition, where industry leaders share insights that reshape perspectives and ignite possibilities. From insightful workshops to captivating keynote speakers, every moment is designed to enlighten and empower.
But it’s not just about what you learn; it’s about the connections you make. Networking at National Convention opens doors to collaborations, mentorships, and lifelong friendships. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, this gathering ensures you leave with renewed energy and a roadmap to success.
National Convention isn’t just great; it’s transformative. It’s where inspiration finds its voice and dreams take flight. Join us and discover why this experience is more than an event—it’s a spark that ignites greatness.
Inside the National Convention
- Competitions for Experiential Learning: Engage in a variety of individual and group competitions that provide hands-on experience, enhancing practical skills and preparing for real-world challenges. National competition opportunities include The Sports Selling Competition, The Pro-Am Sell-A-Thon®, The Case Study Competition, The Interview Competition, and The National Speakers Competition.
- Exclusive Career Fair: Access a career fair exclusive to attendees, featuring opportunities for internships and jobs with prestigious corporate members.
- Enhanced Job Prospects: Competitions serve as impressive entries on resumes and valuable talking points during job interviews, showcasing practical skills and achievements.
- Safe Space for Growth and Learning: Attendees can experience a supportive environment conducive to trying new ideas and learning from both successes and setbacks.
- Networking Opportunities and Building a Strong Professional Network: Connect with alumni, corporate members, industry leaders, and peers from across the nation, fostering valuable relationships for future career opportunities, collaborations, and mentorship.
- Showcase Accomplishments: Demonstrate achievements in competitions and workshops, showcasing your skills and dedication to potential employers.
- Fraternity governance: Participate in democratic election of national leadership and organizational direction, voting to appoint officers who set organizational goals, manage finances, and decide on policy changes and strategic initiatives, ensuring transparency and accountability within PSE.
- Celebratory Evening Event: Enjoy a night featuring scholarship winner announcements, recognition of on-site competition winners, and the presentation of national awards honoring chapters for excellence in categories such as Top Program Manager, Top Social Media Campaign, and more.
- Real Connections in Person: Meet and connect with like-minded individuals in person, fostering genuine relationships and camaraderie among our country-wide chapter base.
- Alumni Program: Offers diverse programming focused on career advancement, skills development, social and professional enrichment, as well as opportunities for giving back to PSE and making a difference.
- Have Fun!: Enjoy the exciting conference atmosphere with engaging activities and events, creating memorable experiences alongside professional development. It's incredibly rewarding to unwind and have fun with the same people you've worked hard with all day, celebrating achievements and fostering camaraderie.
Registration
Student Registration: $450, Processing Fee: $15.75, Total: $465.75
Life Member Alumni Registration: $400.01, Processing Fee: $14, Total: $414.01
Alumni Registration: $450.01, Processing Fee: $15.75, Total: $465.76
Faculty Advisor Complimentary
Corporate Member: $5,000 (Complimentary registration for PSE Corporate Members dependent on Membership Tier)
Learning Institutions: $3,500
Convention Standard Pricing Ends: March 4, 2026
Convention Late Registration Closes: March 13, 2026
Attending the PSE 2026 National Convention will connect you with like-minded individuals who are passionate about learning and advancing their skills in sales, marketing, and related professions and who strive to make themselves, their campuses, and workplaces the best that they can be.
hotel Info
Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel:
235 E Main Street, Norfolk VA 23510
Phone: 757-627-4200
Hotel Group Rates: $165/night + tax (single-quad occupancy)
Deadline for Hotel Guest Room Reservations: Friday, March 13, 2026
All Student Members are required to stay at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott hotel. If you have any issues booking a room, please contact PSE Headquarters.
Hotel room reservations will require a deposit equal to the first night’s lodging. Cancellations must be received 48 hours prior to arrival.
Reservation Link
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Who Should Attend?
College Students
Current student members of PSE and those college students who are interested in learning more about PSE, and who wish to compete, build a social and professional network, and meet future employers are encouraged to attend.
Educators
Engage with other sales and marketing educators during the National Conference in Sales Management (NCSM), observe sales and marketing student competitions that foster skills development, and meet industry professionals and employers representing more than 30 companies.
Industry Professionals and Employers
Gain exposure to, engage and influence a pool of skilled and qualified early-career candidates representing college campuses across the US. You will also have access to sales & marketing educators.
Faculty Advisors
Connect with other faculty advisors, industry professionals, and PSE alumni to exchange ideas and collaborate. Listen to members to gain insights and tools to better support and guide student members in their professional and academic growth through PSE. Discover successful strategies from other chapters that can be implemented to improve your own chapter's operations. Access materials and resources that can aid in developing and operating your PSE chapter.
Alumni
Attend general sessions, judge your favorite National Awards Program Categories or Individual Competitions, and connect with fellow PSE alumni and corporate members for personal and professional networking. Pi Sigma Epsilon National Alumni Association (PSE NAA) Members are also invited to enjoy an exclusive Off-Site Event!
18 Ways to Secure Funding to Attend the PSE National Convention!
Apply for a National Organization Scholarship: Check for any scholarships or travel funds offered by the national organization to help cover convention registration, travel, or accommodation expenses.
- Future Leaders (must be a freshman or sophomore)
- SMEF (Must attend a school in Wisconsin; 2-5 awards per Wisconsin chapter!)
- PSE Convention Scholarship (all students are eligible)
- Contact Your School’s Activities Office: Request funding or a travel grant to attend the national convention. Explain how attending will bring recognition to the campus and benefit the academic programs.
- Reach Out to the Dean of the School of Business: Present the opportunity to attend the convention and its value in terms of enhancing the school’s reputation, student engagement, and academic programs. SAMPLE LETTER
- Speak to the Marketing Department Chair: Emphasize how the event will provide networking and hands-on experience that could boost the reputation of the marketing department, as well as individual student success. SAMPLE LETTER
- Consult the Sales Program Director: Highlight how attending and competing at the convention aligns with the program’s goals and can bring national attention to the program's quality and achievements. SAMPLE LETTER
- Ask Family and Friends for Financial Support: Explain the potential impact of attending the convention on your professional development and future career. Consider setting up a crowdfunding page for this purpose.
- Create an Easy Donation Portal for Alumni Contributions: Set up a page for alumni to donate funds, explaining how their contribution will support the professional growth of current students and the success of the chapter.
- Apply Chapter Funds and or Credits from PSE HQ: Check with PSE HQ to see if your chapter has a credit on your account. If so, this credit can be applied to convention registrations. Also, if your chapter maintains a balance in your chapter account, apply some of the funds to active/engaged students who wish to attend convention.
- Apply for a National Organization Scholarship: Check for any scholarships or travel funds offered by the national organization to help cover convention registration, travel, or accommodation expenses.
- Request Airline Miles or Hotel Points from Family and Friends: Ask loved ones who have accumulated miles or points if they would be willing to donate or lend them to cover travel and lodging costs.
- Organize a Chapter Fundraiser: Plan a fundraising event (e.g., bake sale, car wash, or silent auction) or a service-based project that can generate funds to help cover the costs of attending the convention.
- Save a Portion of Personal Spending: Commit to saving a small amount (e.g., $25) per week from your discretionary spending for several months leading up to the convention.
- Apply for a Departmental or Club-specific Travel Grant: Many departments or student organizations have their own travel grants for academic conferences and competitions. Inquire about any opportunities through your chapter or faculty.
- Seek Funding from Chapter Corporate Sponsors and Local Businesses: Approach local businesses or companies in the industry related to sales and marketing. Offer to represent their brand during the convention, and in exchange, ask if they would be willing to sponsor your attendance.
- Partner with a Classmate or Peer: Team up with a fellow member of your fraternity and share travel or accommodation costs. You may be able to split the costs of transportation, hotel, and meals, making the trip more affordable.
- Take Advantage of Campus or Regional Grants: Check with the campus research or student affairs office for any regional or university-wide grants or funding opportunities for academic and extracurricular events.
- Leverage Social Media for Fundraising: Use platforms like GoFundMe, Facebook, or Instagram to create a campaign that shares your story and the benefits of attending the national convention. Include compelling reasons why supporting you would benefit the community or chapter.
- Crowdsource from Fellow Students: Organize a peer-to-peer crowdfunding initiative, where fellow chapter members and students contribute smaller amounts to help cover the costs. This could also help build a sense of solidarity within the chapter.
By combining a mix of these funding strategies, you’ll increase the chances of securing enough money to attend the national convention. The key is to start early, make a compelling case for why it’s an important opportunity, and be persistent in reaching out to all possible sources of support.
Interested in learning more about PSE?
A limited number of complimentary registrations are available for interested companies/employers, and college students and faculty from schools that do not currently have an active PSE chapter or interest group on campus.
PSE continues to lead in the advancement of sales, marketing, and related professions. We serve the emerging workforce by solving career readiness and advancement through community and competitions.
To learn more, please contact us, at ps*@*se.org
event speakers
Take a look at our lineup of incredible speakers!
Rachel Brand
Sara Cho
LaShatá Marie Grayson
Michael Van Grinsven
Eric Jones
Kelsea Kiene
Brock Martinez
Carolyn Mang
Gauri Manjunath
Vinny Marley
Meg McCabe
Jimmy McCarthy
Julia Moser
Robert M. Peterson
Holly Phillips
Carter Piel
Ron Poff
Lauren Porter
Amanda June Sahawneh
Manuel Vazquez Ederra
Allison Wiley
Are you an employer that would like to learn more about connecting with top talent?
Pi Sigma Epsilon has many opportunities to connect employers with PSE student and alumni members for internships and early career positions. A PSE Corporate Membership provides year-round access to qualified early career candidates at local, regional and national career fairs, meet-the-firm events, speaking opportunities, resume access, job postings, and many other ways to engage the brightest students in the nation.