diff --git a/generate.py b/generate.py
index f41dbab..2058d2a 100755
--- a/generate.py
+++ b/generate.py
@@ -174,6 +174,10 @@ if __name__ == "__main__":
         with open(config["protokoll"]["name"]) as f:
             config["protokoll"]["name"] = f.read().strip()
 
+    if config["place"].startswith("./"):
+        with open(config["place"]) as f:
+            config["place"] = f.read().strip()
+
     if args.invite:
         template_file = config["invite_template_file"]
     elif args.presentation: