Regional branding and marketing can be an effective tool for territorial development by discovering regional identity, positioning advantages, investing in strong resources, activating local communities, and promoting the region outside through targeted campaigns. The presentation discusses how Lublin, Poland built its regional brand through analyzing regional potential, market research, establishing a vision and identity, developing a promotion strategy, and implementing brand identity and communication tools. The Lublin brand positioning focuses on inspiring cultural, academic and business innovation by experiencing the city's rich history and diversity.