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.
Nordic Place Branding Conference
Best for: those in charge of – or interested in – the brand development and management of cities and regions in the Nordic region
When: 2 April, 2020
Where: Oslo, Norway
Organized by: Future Place Leadership
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
More info here
Heritage, Tourism and Hospitality, International Conference
Best for: tourism and sustainability professionals – researchers and practitioners
When: 6-8 April, 2020
Where: Mendrisio, Ticino (Switzerland)
Organized by: UNESCO Chair in ICT at Università della Svizzera italiana (Lugano, Switzerland) and consultancy Elgin & Co. (Netherlands)
More info here
City Nation Place Americas Conference
Best for: place brand managers, marketers, advisors
When: 19-20 May, 2020
Where: Toronto, Canada
Organized by: City Nation Place, Clare Dewhirst
More info here
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
City Nation Place Global Forum
Best for: place brand managers, marketers, advisors
When: November, 2020
Where: London, UK
Organized by: City Nation Place, Clare Dewhirst
More info here
5th Annual International Place Branding Association Conference
Best for: place brand(ing) researchers
When: 9-11 December, 2020
Where: Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain)
Organized by: IPBA, chaired by Robert Govers
More info soon
Conference previews and reflections
Want to know what place branding conferences are like? Below our latest conference previews and reflections:
- International Place Branding Research Conference 2019: Key Takeaways
- My Reflections on the 4th International Place Branding Conference in Greece, November 2019
- Why Simon Anholt is Both Right and Wrong About Place Branding: Reflections on City Nation Place Forum 2019
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