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.
ATCM Cities Summit: The Fourth Industrial Revolution?
Best for: city (centre) managers and developers
When: 4 October 2018
Where: Glasgow, Scotland (UK)
Organized by: Association of Town & City Management
More info here
ULI Fall Meeting
Best for: real estate developers, investors, architects, planners, public officials
When: 8-11 October 2018
Where: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston (USA)
Organized by: Urban Land Institute
More info here
“Retropolitan: The New American City”
IDA 64th International Conference & Tradeshow
Best for: city and community leaders
When: 24- 26 October 2018
Where: San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter, San Antonio, Texas (USA)
Organized by: International Downtown Association, Centro San Antonio
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City Nation Place Forum London
Best for: place brand(ing) professionals
When: 7-8 November 2018
Where: London, UK
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6th DBM Conference (DBM-VI) | IPBA 2018 Conference
Best for: place marketing and branding researchers, academics
When: 5-7 December, 2018
Where: Macau, China
Organized by: Don Dioko
More info here
“Connecting Places” – 6th Corfu Symposium on Managing & Marketing Places
Best for: academics and practitioners interested in place making, marketing, management
When: 6-9 May, 2019
Where: Corfu, Greece
Organized by: Heather Skinner, Institute of Place Management
More info here
Conference previews and reflections
Want to know what place branding conferences are like? Below our latest conference previews and impressions:
- Why Place Branding And Football Are More Similar Than You Might Think: Recap International Place Branding Event Liverpool 2018
- Interview with Clare Dewhirst on Changes in Place Branding Discourse and Practice
- Nordic Place Branding Conference, Copenhagen March 2018: Highlights
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