About CSES 2026
Where Sales Education Moves Forward. Together.
The Canadian Sales Educators Symposium (CSES) is the national gathering point for sales educators, researchers, program leaders, and industry partners who are shaping the future of sales learning and professional development in Canada.
CSES 2026 invites you to explore what this future looks like.
We believe that sales education is undergoing a pivotal transformation.
As AI and digital technologies reshape how sales teams operate and how customers engage, educators play a critical role in preparing the next generation of sales professionals —
not just to adapt, but to thrive.
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Theme for 2026
High-Tech, High-Touch:
Transforming Sales Education in the AI Era
Sales is becoming more data-driven, automated, and insight-led, and yet the core of sales remains human focused built on trust, relationship-building, empathy, and conversation.
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This symposium asks:
How do we balance the efficiency of technology with the depth of human connection?
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Together, we’ll:
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Examine how AI is reshaping sales strategy and enablement
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Explore curriculum and classroom innovation
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Share research and case studies from across Canada and beyond
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Collaborate on new ways to prepare students for a hybrid human-tech sales world
Who We Are
CSES is a collaborative network of:
What brings us together is a shared purpose:
to elevate sales education as a respected, evolving, and innovative field.
What Makes CSES Different?
This is not a passive conference. It’s active. Collaborative. Idea-driven.
You’ll experience:
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Hands-on workshops
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Live case discussions
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Roundtable dialogues
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Research presentations
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Peer-to-peer learning
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Real conversations that move beyond theory into practice
You’ll leave with insights you can apply immediately — whether in your classroom, research, or organizational training approach.
Hosted by Fanshawe College in London, Ontario
Fanshawe College is proud to host CSES 2026, bringing together educators and industry leaders from across the country to collaborate in a setting known for innovation, community, and hands-on learning excellence.
Past Attendees Include:
