- di 21 juli 2026, 08:30 – 18:00
- wo 22 juli 2026, 08:30 – 18:00
- do 23 juli 2026, 08:30 – 17:00
Annual conference for city and destination marketers worldwide. In Portland, Oregon, professionals gather to share expertise on destination marketing, strategy, and stakeholder engagement.
Destination marketing at the highest level in Portland
The Destinations International Annual Convention brings together more than 800 professionals from the world of destination marketing and management every year. In 2026, Portland, Oregon will be the center of this international congress for city marketers, destination marketers, and convention bureau staff worldwide. For three days, professional development will take center stage, with a program that is directly applicable to daily practice.
What professionals take away from Portland
The conference offers five substantive ‘learner journeys’: targeted paths that allow participants to align their program with their own field and priorities. Examples include strategies for revenue growth, stakeholder engagement, and operational efficiency. Keynote speaker Jeremy Gutsche, author and founder of Trend Hunter, shares his vision on leadership. A former Head of Global Purpose at adidas will also speak about purpose-driven organizing.
Roundtable discussions and peer learning in Oregon
In addition to the plenary sessions, there are roundtables and an expo. Through the digital attendee portal, each participant schedules their own one-on-one appointments with peers and partners. This creates a network of professionals working on similar issues, ranging from resident sentiment to staff retention and financing.
Accessibility and trade fairs for small organizations
The Destinations International Foundation makes registration grants available to employees of small destination organizations and to international participants from outside North America. This ensures the conference is also open to professionals who normally do not have the opportunity to participate in an international event of this magnitude.
Register for this conference for city marketers
Professionals who wish to continue developing in destination marketing and city marketing will find a program in Portland full of practical knowledge and in-depth professional development. Those who want to further their careers can find all information regarding registration and the program on the Destinations International website.
