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Photo Credit: GDS-Forum

CityDNA, the GDS-Movement, and Visit València will bring two incredible, back-to-back events to Valencia, with the launch of the GDS-Forum, followed by CityDNA’s Autumn Conference. The GDS-Forum will also be the new home of the prestigious, annual  GDS-Awards on 4 October.

GDS-Forum

The 2023 GDS-Forum is a must-attend for future-proof destinations, as we convene to transform tourism and events from the inside. We will be transforming mindsets, empowering sustainable leadership, fostering collaboration, and igniting innovation. In the spirit of deliberative democracy, we will gather global destination leaders and sustainability champions, discuss sustainability and impact strategies and best practices, learn from GDS-Index journeys, and co-create new approaches and initiatives for greater regenerative destination management.

CityDNA Autumn Conference

The CityDNA Autumn Conference’s 3 days are not to be missed, as it joins in a collaborative DIY towards Destination Positive. It will be stacking Lookout Towers for new inspiration and supercharged thinking and explore how best to Build the Foundation of a truly Destination Positive future. In the spirit of CityDNA’s community of sharing and learning, it will prioritise progress over perfection in sharing WIP – Wegeneration in Progress and join forces in designated Destination Maker Labs in serious play for positive impact.

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Photo Credit: Valencia Conference Centre

Discover Valencia

Valencia, the city of arts and sciences, is a superb host for the inaugural GDS-Forum event. It is deeply dedicated to sustainable tourism, boasts best practices in reporting, is the very first participating city to calculate and certify its tourism carbon footprint, and is a long-term member of GDS-Index committed to continuous improvement. It’s also the proud recipient of the 2024 European Green Capital Award.

With two events in one week, attendees can choose to attend the CityDNA Autumn Conference only, the GDS-Forum only, or both events at a discounted price.

Find out more about the two events here

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