MARQUES · Congress

1,000 MARQUES Annual Conference

· Multi-City

Event Type
Congress
Location
Multi-City
Guests
1,000
Client
MARQUES
Duration
18+ Years Partnership
Year
2008-2026
Client's Expectations

The Brief

Almost two decades of trust. MARQUES is the European association representing brand owners, established in 1986. Each year, 900 to 1,000 distinguished members from around the world gather for their flagship Annual Conference — a landmark event in the trademark and intellectual property calendar.

Protocol DMC has been their trusted partner since 2008, managing every detail from destination selection and venue sourcing to full logistics, AV production, and cultural programming across Alicante (2016), Madrid (2022), Lisbon (2026), and beyond.

From the first site inspection to the final farewell, Protocol DMC manages every element of the MARQUES Annual Conference — a partnership built on trust, precision, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Our services include: Destination Scouting & Selection, Venue Consulting & Hotel Buyout, Contract Negotiation, Plenary & Breakout Room Setup, AV Design & Production, Exhibition Space Management, Cultural Evening Planning, Gala Dinner & After-Party, Group Activities, and Full Logistics Coordination.

Our Solution

What We Delivered

Key Highlights

Event Highlights

Multi-City Expertise
From Alicante to Madrid, Lisbon and beyond — Protocol DMC scouts and secures world-class destinations with international airports, five-star hotel clusters, and venues that meet the most demanding requirements.
Venue Sourcing at Scale
Three five-star hotels within walking distance, 700+ rooms with main hotel buyout, plenary capacity for 1,000, 19 breakout rooms, plus dedicated exhibit space.
Full AV & Production
Complete audiovisual design and production for plenary sessions, breakout rooms, and exhibition areas — ensuring every presentation and panel runs flawlessly.
Cultural Evenings & Galas
Two large-scale venues for 1,000 guests each: an immersive cultural evening and a spectacular gala dinner with after-party — plus curated group activities.
Client's Feedback
Thank you so much again for all your impeccable organisation, service and attention to detail. We really can't do this without you. It is always a pleasure to work with a 'yes' team that will never say no and will always find the best solution.
Conference Committee
MARQUES
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