More and more cities, regions, destinations and countries are looking for information on how to nurture and maintain their place brand and reputation. Here an overview of upcoming conferences and events for place branding professionals, covering topics such as public diplomacy, economic development, destination management and city marketing.
South Africa Nation Brand Forum
Best for: those interested in the brand(ing) of South Africa as nation and destination
When: 28 October 2019
Where: Johannesburg, South Africa
Organized by: Brand South Africa
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City Nation Place Global
Best for: place brand developers, managers, marketers
When: 6-7 November, 2019
Where: London, England
Organized by: Clare Dewhirst
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4th IPBA Annual Conference
Best for: academics and students interested in places, brands and reputation
When: 27-29 November, 2019
Where: Volos, Greece
Organized by: International Place Branding Association
More info here
Place Marketing Forum 2020
Best for: those in charge of – or interested in – the brand development and management of cities and regions in France and other French speaking countries
When: 2-3 April, 2020
Where: Marseille, France
Organized by: Chair ANMT, Christophe Alaux
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1st Ibero-American Place Branding Conference
Best for: academics based in Spain, Portugal or South America
When: 1-3 July, 2020
Where: Lisbon, Portugal
Organized by: ICNOVA, Joao Freire
More info here
Conference previews and reflections
Want to know what place branding conferences are like? Below our latest conference previews and reflections:
- City Nation Place Global Conference London, November 2019 | Preview
- Place Branding Around the World: Lessons from City Nation Place Events 2019
- City Nation Place UK Inaugural Conference May 2019: Reflections
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