The 2021 MARQUES Annual Conference will be a unique hybrid event, allowing you to choose to attend in person or online. Sessions will be held at the World Forum in The Hague and broadcast live to TV standard via an interactive platform.

The Conference will include both face-to-face and online elements, and there will be something happening every day from Monday 13th to Friday 24th September. The Early Bird fee for MARQUES members is valid until 1st July 2021.

The programme will comprise a total of 16.5 hours of educational sessions, as well as a social programme, coffee breaks and an exhibition which can be enjoyed both in person and via the internet.

The centrepiece of the Annual Conference will take place at the World Forum, with two full days of panel sessions covering a range of topical issues. The Conference theme, “Peace and Justice for Brands”, is inspired by The Hague’s reputation as the city of peace and justice.

The sessions will include the quality and range of speakers you have come to expect from MARQUES conferences. They will feature a range of media and will be broadcast like a TV show, so that those participating online can enjoy an experience as close as possible to being in the room. All sessions will also be recorded and available for registrants to view at their convenience.

Registration options

There are two registration options:

1. Physical registration – attendance at the sessions in The Hague from 14th to 16th September, plus online participation in all webinars from 20th to 23rd September
2. Virtual registration – online participation in all sessions

Both options are all-inclusive, and there are no additional Conference fees to be paid.

Those delegates who are able to attend The Hague will need to follow the Covid-19 protocol. In particular, numbers will be capped to ensure social distancing, social events will be held outside and hand sanitiser should be used.

Due to the Covid pandemic, MARQUES is not booking accommodation or transfers for this year’s Conference, and delegates should make their own arrangements.

The social programme will include a site visit to Europol, welcome reception, drinks reception and barbecue, online reception and coffee break with exhibitors (including online element).

The full Conference, including panel sessions and webinars, comprises 16.5 hours of high-end educational content. MARQUES will provide attendance certificates for CPD/CLE purposes.

Full details of the programme, speakers, registration fees and social activities are on the dedicated page on the MARQUES website.

Early Bird Discount

The most cost-effective way to register for the Conference is with the Members Early Bird Discount, which is available to MARQUES members until 1st July 2021. The Early Bird fee is €950 (Physical registration) or €490 (Virtual registration). After this date, higher fees will apply.