REGISTRATION
The 7th European Social Marketing Conference
8 - 10 JULY, 2026
MBS School of Business, Montpellier, France
Secure Your Place at ESMC 2026
Join this international gathering of behaviour change leaders at the 7th European Social Marketing Conference, taking place 8–10 July 2026 in Montpellier, France. Book your place today to connect with leading practitioners, academics, and policymakers, gain insights from cutting-edge research and real-world case studies, and be part of the movement driving social good through behaviour change.
KEY TIMINGS
DAY ONE | Wednesday 8 July 2026
09.00 AM – 12.30 PM | Skills Workshops (optional add-on – tickets available from January 2026)
12.30 PM – 01.30 PM | Registration & Lunch
01.30 PM – 05.30 PM | Opening Plenary Sessions & Co-lab Sessions
05.30 PM – 08.00 PM | Welcome Reception (included in main registration)
DAY TWO | Thursday 9 July 2026
09.00 AM – 04.30 PM | Plenary & Parallel Abstract Sessions
05.30 PM – 10.00 PM | Social @ the Beach - bus transit from MBS to local restaurant on the beach for drinks, networking and canapes (optional add-on / ticket holders only)
DAY THREE | Friday 10 July 2026
09.00 AM – 05.00 PM | Plenary & Parallel Abstract Sessions
DELEGATE FEES & ESMA MEMBERSHIP
All conference registration rates includ the purchase of a dicounted ESMA membership at 50% off (€50 for regular members; €25 for students and low-income members). Membership is valid for two years and also includes complimentary iSMA membership.
If you are already an ESMA member at the time of registration, your existing membership will be automatically extended by two years.
Prices show below are inclusive of 20% French TVA/VAT.
NOTE: No exemptions or waivers of sales tax are permitted under French TAX law for EU Citizens. Reverse charges are non-applicable for EU citizens or organisations. All attendees from outside the EU are still required to pay TVA without exception.
TICKET OPTIONS
Public Sector / Government | CONFERENCE ONLY | EUR 534.00 (EUR 445.00 ex TVA)
NGO / Charity | CONFERENCE ONLY | EUR 480.00 (EUR 400.00 ex TVA)
Private Sector / Agency | CONFERENCE ONLY | EUR 600.00 (EUR 500.00 ex TVA)
Low / Lower-Middle Income Country Resident ** | CONFERENCE ONLY | EUR 360.00
**Delegates from Low and Lower Middle-Income countries may register at these rates if they are a resident of one of the 81 countries designated within these groups by the World Bank. For the full list of eligible countries, please see the World Bank website.
STUDENT FEES
Main Conference: EUR 330.00 (EUR 275.00 ex TVA)
The student/recent graduate rate is limited to 30 places. Early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.
This rate is available to full-time undergraduate or full-time postgraduate (PhD) students.
To register for the student rate, please email proof of your current enrolment status to the conference office on euro@wsmconference.com or call +44 (0)1543 439706.
SKILLS WORKSHOPS
A selection of half-day skills workshops will take place at MBS School of Business between 9 AM and 12.30 PM on 8th July ahead of the main conference sessions. To take part in these sessions a seperate ticket must be selected below.
Skills Workshop Tickets: EUR 120.00 (EUR 100.00 ex TVA) per workshop
ACCOMMODATION OFFERS: COMING SOON
Accommodation is not included in your ticket price.
The ESMC planning team have arranged special discounted rates at three hotels in Montpellier at differing rates to meet a range of budgets.
The number of discounted rooms will be limited so we advise booking early to avoid disappointment.
Rooms will be available between 4-11 July 2026.
EXISTING ESMA MEMBERS: SAVE 10%
Being a member of ESMA or one of the other recognised social marketing associations means you are eligible for a 10% discount when you book for any World Social Marketing event, including ESMC 2026.
If you are a member of iSMA, AASM, AFSMA, PNSMA or SMANA please contact your membership representative or log-in to the member area of your association website to access the booking code you will require to redeem this discount.