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.
Note: various conferences and events have been cancelled or postponed to 2021 due to the current COVID-19 situation. Please feel free to contact us for latest information.
Public Diplomacy in Asia 2021
When: 26 – 30 July 2021
Where: Online, Singapore
Organised by: Singapore International Foundation
Best for: Government officials and diplomats, academics, public diplomacy practitioners, interested representatives from the business, arts and culture and civil society sectors, and students of international relations and policy
Place Branding Australia
When: October 13-15, 2021
Where: Hobart, Tasmania – Hotel Grand Chancellor
Organised by: Intermedia – Government News
Best for: government practitioners, economic development professionals, destination marketers
City Nation Place Global
When: November 2021 – tbc
Where: Virtual (likely)
Organised by: City Nation Place
Best for:
- Senior decision-makers working in foreign, tourism, trade, and culture ministries
- CEOS, CMOs, and other senior team members from destination marketing organisations, economic development boards, and investment attraction agencies
5th Annual Conference of the International Place Branding Association
When: 8 – 10 December 2021
Where: Barcelona and virtual
Organised by: Departament de Comunicació, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona
Best for researchers, students
Conference previews and reflections
Want to know what place branding conferences are like? Below our latest conference previews and reflections:
- Public Diplomacy in Asia – Conference Preview
- City Nation Place Forum 2020: Recap and Key Takeaways
- Webinar: Talent Attraction During COVID-19 – How European Regions Do It
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