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.
City Nation Place UK
When: Wednesday 3rd November 2021
Where: London [physical]
Organised by: City Nation Place
Best for:
- Leadership teams of city and regional marketing boards
- destination marketing organisations
- economic development teams, BID teams
- local authorities across the UK
More info: www.citynationplace.com/UK
City Nation Place Global
When: Thursday 4th November 2021
Where: London for in person delegates, virtual delegate tickets also available
Organised by: City Nation Place
Best for:
- Senior decision-makers working in foreign affairs, tourism, trade, and culture ministries
- CEOS, CMOs, and other senior team members from destination marketing organisations, economic development boards, and investment attraction agencies
More info: www.citynationplace.com/global
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
Place Branding Australia
When: 9 – 11 March 2022
Where: Hobart, Tasmania – Hotel Grand Chancellor
Organised by: Intermedia – Government News
Best for: government practitioners, economic development professionals, destination marketers
Conference previews and reflections
Want to know what place branding conferences are like? Below our latest conference previews and reflections:
- Public Diplomacy in Asia 2021 Conference Recap
- Public Diplomacy in Asia – Conference Preview
- City Nation Place Forum 2020: Recap and Key Takeaways
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