Summary of topics discussed at the City Nation Place Global forum and conference in London, November 2018, including award winners for place brand of the year, best use of design and social media, and best citizen engagement.

Peter Kentie on how the Dutch city of Eindhoven is using city branding strategies for its economic development as hotspot for high tech and design, and how it is contributing to stronger community self-esteem.

Peter Brandauer, mayor of Werfenweng, on building a car-free holiday concept from 1994 onwards, why the village refuses projects that depend on public funding, and resident numbers rising in an Alpine village.

Smart cities: how does ICT impact urban development and representatin (city branding)? Olga Kolotouchkina and Gildo Seisdedos share their research insights.

Get to know the finalists of the City Nation Place Awards, a recognition given to cities, regions and countries for best practice in place branding, city marketing and communications.

Theo Schnider on how Entlebuch turned a conservation ruling into the world's first biosphere reserve created by popular referendum, and why sustainability cannot be prescribed from above.