Purple Flag Forum International - Flying the Flag: Best Practice in Promoting Purple Flag Status

A safe, vibrant, and welcoming nighttime economy is never an accident. It requires deep partnership, deliberate curation, and a shared passion among stakeholders working toward a common goal. Across the globe, Purple Flag accredited areas are living proof of this collaboration in action.

But while internal partnerships know the incredible value of this work, how do we effectively share that success with the patrons, visitors, and residents who enjoy the nighttime economy?

As cities and precincts actively challenge negative perceptions of the night, partnerships are finding powerful new ways to celebrate the culture, community, and excitement that thrives after dark.

Join us for the first international Purple Flag Forum of 2026, where we will explore actionable methods to promote your accredited status.

We will be joined by Roger Gatchalian (Associate Director of Communications and Content, 24-Hour Economy NSW), who will share exclusive insights from Sydney’s recent, high-impact Purple Flag promotional…