In 2027, the International Public Markets Conference will be celebrating 40 years since its inception. Throughout four decades, each event brought together hundreds of leading public market leaders and advocates, including a broad mix of government leaders, market managers, downtown planners, grassroots organizers, local food advocates, and academics from around the world to explore the cutting edge of market practice.
Stay tuned this summer 2026, when we will announce the host city of the 13th International Public Marketing Conference!
Bringing the 12th International Public Market Conference to Milwaukee allowed our public markets to share their stories with market leaders from around the world, while also learning from some of the sharpest minds in the industry. The exchange of ideas and energy continues to move our work forward. Hosting the conference affirmed that Milwaukee is helping shape what successful Market Cities can become in the years ahead.
— Paul Schwartz, Executive Director, Milwaukee Public Market
In 2019, lessons from the International Public Markets Conference inspired the launch of the Market Cities Program at Project for Public Spaces. The Program aims to strengthen the regional systems behind the market stalls by connecting and supporting a diverse set of stakeholders through research, specialized training, and a network of peers.
During the 11th International Public Markets Conference in Toronto, Project for Public Spaces announced the launch of the Market Cities Network, the first international forum for markets of all kinds and the people committed to their success. Among many benefits, Market Cities Network members enjoy a $50 discount on conference registration.
