Call for applications: Host institution for the European Sales Competition 2027
Since 2015, the European Sales Competition Association (ESCA) has annually selected a European higher education institution to host the European Sales Competition (ESC). In 2025, the ESC25 was successfully organized by CAMPUS02 in Graz, Austria, with participation from 26 higher education institutions across more than 10 countries. The ESC26 will be hosted by Kristiania University College in Oslo, Norway, in June 2026.
Now, ESCA is inviting applications from higher education institutions interested in organizing the ESC27.
Eligibility
The host must be a higher education institution located in an EU member state, a European Free Trade Association country, or an official EU candidate country.
Application requirements
The application should be in free format and include the following:
· Brief introduction of the applying institution
· Presentation of the proposed Competition Director and organizing team
· Description of the facilities where ESC27 would be held
· Suggested competition dates in May or June 2027
· Justification for why your institution is the ideal host for ESC27
You may also include additional considerations such as proposed competition formats, budget and funding plans, potential cooperation partners, ideas for side events or other added value items.
Submission details
Please send your application via email by November 14, 2025, to Harri Lappalainen, Chairman of the ESCA Board, at harri.lappalainen(at)turkuamk.fi. The ESCA Board will review all applications and make the final decision at the board meeting following the submission deadline.
The selected Competition Director of ESC27 will work closely with the ESCA Board and previous ESC organizers to ensure a successful event. For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/ef58eJsD or contact Harri Lappalainen directly via email.
