Q&A

When and where will the event take place ?

 

The event will take place on April 16 and 17, 2026, at the  Conservatoire Darius Milhaud - 380 Avenue Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. 

Who is this event open to ?

This event is open to professionals in place marketing and attractiveness (economic development, tourism, MICE, etc.), local authorities, attractiveness agencies, tourism offices, regional tourism boards, as well as consultants, students, and career-changers interested in the field of place marketing and territorial attractiveness.

How do I sign up for the event ?

You can register online on our website at www.placemarketingforum.com, in the “Fees and Registration” section, by selecting the rate that best suits you.

What is the registration fee ?

The main rates available are:

  • Early Bird rate (from January 1 to February 28, 2026): €400 incl. VAT

  • Standard rate (from March 1 to April 13, 2026): €500 incl. VAT

  • One-day pass (access to one day only): €200 incl. VAT

  • Host Territory Special Rate (Région Sud): €300 incl. VAT (proof required)

  • Group rate (from 3 people from the same organization): €300 incl. VAT

  • Student rate: €66 incl. VAT (proof required)

  • Job seeker rate: €130 incl. VAT (proof required)

Please note:

  • Reduced rates are valid until the deadlines indicated before the event.

  • Proof may be required for certain special rates (students, job seekers, host region, etc.).

Can I cancel my registration, and will I be charged ?

Cancellations are possible up to 4 days before the event, i.e., April 13, 2026. After this date, registration cannot be canceled except in cases of force majeure (illness, hospitalization, etc.). In such cases, proof will be required.

As soon as you wish to cancel your registration, you will be required to notify the relevant contacts by email—annie.delanghe@univ-amu.fr or sarah.djalal@univ-amu.fr—stating the reasons for the cancellation and, where applicable, attaching supporting documents.

If your registration was completed by credit card, you will be asked to attach a bank account details form (RIB).

 

When will I get my access badge ?

Your badge will be given to you at the start of the event on the day itself. We will also check in participants and hand out the event program.

Who will be speaking at the event ?

The list of speakers can be found on our website in the “Program” section. It includes French and international experts recognized in the field of place marketing and territorial attractiveness !

Is there on-site parking ?

No. There is no parking reserved for participants or speakers at the Darius Milhaud Conservatory. However, several public paid parking lots are available in the immediate vicinity of the venue, including the Rotonde parking lot and other lots just a few minutes’ walk away. Please note that the Conservatory is easily accessible by public transport and is very close to the Aix-en-Provence bus station (a 5-minute walk), making it a highly recommended option for getting to the event !

Do you offer special rates for accommodations ?

No, we do not have negotiated rates with the various accommodation providers in downtown Aix-en-Provence and the surrounding area. However, you can view a list of them on our website in the “Practical Information” section !

Are meals included ?

Two lunch cocktails, coffee breaks during the conference days, as well as the cocktail reception at the gala evening on June 5, are included in the ticket price.

Is it possible to receive a certificate of attendance ?

Yes, certificates of attendance will be available upon request at the end of the event.

Contact : Annie DELANGHE annie.delanghe@univ-amu.fr 

Am I allowed to present my company or products at booths ?

The event does not include exhibition booths for presenting companies or services, except for the host territory, in this case, the City of Aix-en-Provence.

Will recordings and resources be shared after the event ?

The Place Marketing Forum will be recorded. The recordings will be shared at the end of the event along with the speakers’ materials.

Is it possible to receive the list of attendees ?

For GDPR reasons, we are unable to share the list of participants for our event.

Qui puis-je contacter pour des questions supplémentaires ?

Who should I contact if I have additional questions ?

You can contact the event organizers by email :annie.delanghe@univ-amu.fr  and  sarah.djalal@univ-amu.fr.

When and where will the event take place ? Who is this event open to ? How do I sign up for the event ? What is the registration fee ? Can I cancel my registration, and will I be charged ? When will I get my access badge ? Who will be speaking at the event ? Is there on-site parking ? Do you offer special rates for accommodations ? Are meals included ? Is it possible to receive a certificate of attendance ? Am I allowed to present my company or products at booths ? Will recordings and resources be shared after the event ? Is it possible to receive the list of attendees ? Qui puis-je contacter pour des questions supplémentaires ?

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