2026 Marketing Conference Calendar

Over 80 conferences across PPC, SEO, Martech, AI marketing, and web development will bring marketers together throughout 2026. This comprehensive calendar covers every major flagship event and specialized niche summit relevant to digital marketing professionals, organized month-by-month with dates, locations, pricing, and key details.

The year brings several notable developments: MozCon expands to a multi-city roadshow format debuting in New York, Content Marketing World relocates westward to Denver for the first time, and dedicated Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) conferences emerge as AI search optimization becomes a distinct discipline. September shapes up as the busiest month, with brightonSEO, Hero Conf, INBOUND, and Dreamforce all occurring within days of each other.

Whether you're focused on PPC advertising, search engine optimization, or exploring how AI optimization can transform your marketing strategy, this guide will help you identify the must-attend events for professional development and networking.

January 2026

CES 2026

• Dates: January 6-9, 2026
• Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Focus: Consumer technology, AI trends shaping marketing, market intelligence
• Attendance: 148,000+
• Website: ces.tech
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

Affiliate Summit West 2026

• Dates: January 12-14, 2026
• Location: Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Focus: Affiliate marketing, performance marketing, partnerships, eCommerce
• Attendance: 7,000+
• Pricing: Free passes for qualified affiliates; paid options available
• Website: affiliatesummit.com
• Features: Meet Market networking, 200+ expo booths, seven content tracks
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

Pubcon Pro Virtual

• Dates: January 14, 2026
• Location: Virtual (StreamYard)
• Focus: Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), AI search, traffic strategies
• Pricing: Includes replay access to past three events
• Website: pubcon.com
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP (Virtual)

Generative AI Summit Washington D.C.

• Dates: January 29, 2026
• Location: Washington, D.C.
• Focus: GenAI systems, agentic AI, enterprise AI applications
• Website: world.aiacceleratorinstitute.com
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

February 2026

AI Horizons Conference 2026

• Dates: February 2-4, 2026
• Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Focus: AI for communications and marketing, GEO/SEO for AI search, agentic workflows, AI content creation
• Organized by: Ragan Communications
• Website: ragan.com
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

AI for Agencies Summit

• Dates: February 12, 2026
• Location: Virtual
• Focus: AI adoption in marketing agencies, AI workflows and tools
• Organized by: Marketing AI Institute
• Pricing: Free sponsored pass available
• Website: marketingaiinstitute.com
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

For agencies looking to integrate AI into their service offerings, this summit provides actionable frameworks. Learn more about how AI optimization services can enhance your marketing strategy.

eTail West 2026

• Dates: February 23-26, 2026
• Location: JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort, Palm Springs, California
• Focus: E-commerce, retail marketing, AI personalization, retail media
• Attendance: 2,500+ senior executives
• Pricing: Starting from $699
• Website: etailwest.wbresearch.com
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

Experimentation Island 2026

• Dates: February 24-26, 2026
• Location: Sea Palms Resort, St. Simons Island, Georgia
• Focus: A/B testing, CRO, experimentation culture, behavioral science
• Attendance: ~150 (curated, intimate)
• Pricing: All-inclusive retreat format (~$2,000-3,000+)
• Speakers: Dylan Lewis, Lukas Vermeer, June Dershewitz
• Website: experimentationisland.com
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED (Premium)

ANA Creator Marketing Conference

• Dates: February 25-27, 2026
• Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
• Focus: Influencer marketing, creator partnerships
• Website: ana.net
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

Generative AI Summit Austin

• Dates: February 25, 2026
• Location: Austin, Texas
• Focus: Generative AI applications, model operations
• Website: world.aiacceleratorinstitute.com
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

March 2026

MarTech Conference (Virtual)

• Dates: March 4, 2026
• Location: Online
• Focus: Data integration, AI workflows, GEO, cookieless identity
• Pricing: FREE
• Features: New "Vibe Marketing Lab" collaborative AI session
• Website: martech.org/conference
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

B2B Marketing Exchange (B2BMX)

• Dates: March 9-11, 2026
• Location: Omni La Costa Resort, Carlsbad, California
• Focus: B2B marketing, ABM, demand generation, GTM strategy, content marketing
• Attendance: 500+ practitioners
• Speakers: Benedict Evans, Jay Baer, Pam Didner, Ashley Faus
• Features: 70+ sessions, 7 content tracks, hands-on workshops
• Website: b2bmarketing.exchange
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

SXSW 2026

• Dates: March 12-18, 2026
• Location: Austin, Texas
• Focus: Interactive media, marketing, brand activations, AI, creative technology
• Features: 40th anniversary edition with reduced badge prices
• Website: sxsw.com
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

NVIDIA GTC 2026

• Dates: March 16-19, 2026
• Location: San Jose, California
• Focus: AI infrastructure, agentic AI—foundational for marketing AI tools
• Website: nvidia.com/gtc
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

Digital Summit Tampa

• Dates: March 17-18, 2026
• Location: Tampa, Florida
• Focus: Digital marketing, content, SEO, paid media
• Website: digitalsummit.com
• Classification: NICHE/REGIONAL

Social Fresh 2026

• Dates: March 19-20, 2026
• Location: Tishman Auditorium, The New School, New York City
• Focus: Social media, content marketing, paid social, AI applications
• Pricing: $899-$1,799
• Speakers: Representatives from Marriott, IBM, Meta, Microsoft
• Website: socialfresh.com
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

Looking to maximize your paid social advertising results? Conferences like Social Fresh provide cutting-edge tactics for platform-specific campaigns.

DrupalCon North America 2026

• Dates: March 23-26, 2026
• Location: Hilton Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
• Focus: Drupal CMS, enterprise web development, content strategy
• Attendance: 2,000-3,000
• Pricing: Historically $400-700
• Website: events.drupal.org/chicago2026
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP (CMS)

Shoptalk Spring 2026

• Dates: March 24-26, 2026
• Location: Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Focus: Retail, e-commerce marketing, AI personalization, omnichannel
• Attendance: 10,000+ (1 in 3 are C-suite)
• Speakers: CEOs from Wayfair, Hanna Andersson; Meta's Nicola Mendelsohn
• Website: spring.shoptalk.com
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

ANA Brand Media GrowthFronts

• Dates: March 25, 2026
• Location: New York, New York
• Focus: Brand media strategy
• Website: ana.net
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

GEO Conference 2026 NEW

• Dates: March 2026 (specific date TBD)
• Location: TBD (US)
• Focus: Generative Engine Optimization—optimizing for AI search results (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity)
• Attendance: 200+ leaders
• Past speakers: Representatives from OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, Adobe, Stanford
• Website: geo-conference.com
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED (First dedicated GEO conference)

April 2026

DigiMarCon West

• Dates: April 1-3, 2026
• Location: Loews Hollywood Hotel, Los Angeles, California
• Focus: Digital marketing, martech, programmatic, email marketing
• Website: digimarconwest.com
• Classification: NICHE/REGIONAL

DigiMarCon North America (Virtual)

• Dates: April 1-3, 2026
• Location: Online
• Focus: Full digital marketing spectrum
• Website: digimarconnorthamerica.com
• Classification: MAJOR (Virtual)

Digital Summit Chicago

• Dates: April 7-8, 2026
• Location: Marriott Marquis, Chicago, Illinois
• Focus: Digital marketing, content, analytics
• Website: digitalsummit.com/chicago
• Classification: NICHE/REGIONAL

HumanX 2026

• Dates: April 6-9, 2026
• Location: Moscone Center South, San Francisco, California
• Focus: Enterprise AI strategy, AI for marketing/sales/support (Customer Engine Track)
• Attendance: 6,500+
• Pricing: All-Access $2,650 (early bird)
• Speakers: Dr. Fei-Fei Li, major AI company executives
• Website: humanx.co
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

DigiMarCon East (New York)

• Dates: April 9-10, 2026
• Location: New York Marriott at Brooklyn Bridge, New York City
• Website: digimarconeast.com
• Classification: NICHE/REGIONAL

ConveyUX 2026

• Dates: April 13, 2026
• Location: Grand Hyatt Seattle, Seattle, Washington
• Focus: UX leadership, user research, content strategy
• Attendance: 200-300
• Website: conveyux.com
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

ANA Media Conference

• Dates: April 13-15, 2026
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Focus: Media planning, advertising strategy
• Website: ana.net
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

Information Architecture Conference (IAC26)

• Dates: April 14-18, 2026
• Location: Arch Street Meeting House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Focus: Information architecture, content strategy, site structure
• Attendance: ~300
• Theme: "Navigating Complexity"
• Website: theiaconference.org
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

Adweek Social Media Week

• Dates: April 14-15, 2026
• Location: New York, New York
• Focus: Creator collaborations, emerging social formats, storytelling
• Pricing: ~$1,299
• Website: event.adweek.com/smw_2026
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

Generative AI Summit San Jose

• Dates: April 15, 2026
• Location: San Jose, California
• Focus: GenAI systems, scaling AI in production
• Website: world.aiacceleratorinstitute.com
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

Adobe Summit 2026

• Dates: April 19-22, 2026 (Preconference April 19)
• Location: The Venetian, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Focus: Digital experience, AI-powered personalization, content supply chain, marketing automation, analytics
• Attendance: 20,000+
• Pricing: Early Bird $1,895 → Standard $2,295; Online FREE
• Speakers: Shantanu Narayen (CEO), executives from Marriott, Coca-Cola
• Features: 200+ sessions, 13 tracks including Generative AI, B2B Marketing
• Website: summit.adobe.com
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

LeadsCon Las Vegas 2026

• Dates: April 22-24, 2026
• Location: MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Focus: Lead generation, performance marketing, customer acquisition (25+ verticals)
• Attendance: Thousands (Fortune 1000 marketers)
• Features: MeetingsHub, Power150 Recognition, After Dark networking
• Website: leadscon.com
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

Forrester B2B Summit North America

• Dates: April 26-29, 2026
• Location: Phoenix, Arizona (Hybrid)
• Focus: B2B marketing strategy, ABM, demand generation, buyer insights
• Pricing: ~$2,000-3,000+
• Features: Research-driven with Forrester analyst sessions
• Website: forrester.com
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

SEO Week 2026

• Dates: April 27-30, 2026
• Location: Center 415, New York City, New York
• Focus: AI search, technical SEO, vector embeddings, GEO, relevance engineering
• Attendance: 300+
• Pricing: Early Bird $1,099-$1,199 → Standard $1,999
• Speakers: Mike King, Rand Fishkin, Lily Ray, Aleyda Solis
• Organized by: iPullRank
• Website: seoweek.org
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

For businesses looking to improve their organic visibility, professional SEO services can help you implement the strategies discussed at events like SEO Week.

POSSIBLE 2026

• Dates: April 27-29, 2026
• Location: Miami Beach, Florida
• Focus: Brand marketing, digital innovation
• Website: possible-event.com
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

Social Media Marketing World 2026

• Dates: April 28-30, 2026
• Location: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California
• Focus: Social media marketing, AI in marketing, organic/paid social tactics
• Attendance: 3,000-5,000+
• Pricing: Virtual $597 → All-Access $1,427 (sale)
• Features: 120+ sessions; includes AI Business World (April 29-30)
• Website: socialmediaexaminer.com/smmworld
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

Marketing Analytics Summit

• Dates: April 28-29, 2026 (Workshops April 27 & 30)
• Location: Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort, Santa Barbara, California
• Focus: Digital analytics, attribution, AI in analytics, measurement
• Attendance: 300-500
• Features: 25th anniversary edition
• Website: marketinganalyticssummit.com
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

DigiMarCon Houston

• Dates: April 29-30, 2026
• Location: Dallas area, Texas
• Website: digimarconhouston.com
• Classification: NICHE/REGIONAL

SEO Spring Training (SEOST)

• Dates: April 29 - May 3, 2026
• Location: Crowne Plaza Phoenix-Chandler, Chandler, Arizona
• Focus: Hands-on SEO, affiliate marketing, automation, AI, growth strategies
• Attendance: 200-500
• Pricing: $1,197
• Features: 7th annual; 5-day intensive with workshops
• Website: seospringtraining.com
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

May 2026

ANA Masters of Data Conference

• Dates: May 3-5, 2026
• Location: San Diego, California
• Focus: Data-driven marketing, analytics
• Website: ana.net
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

Rakuten Optimism 2026

• Dates: May 4-6, 2026
• Location: Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, Arizona
• Focus: Performance marketing, affiliate marketing, retail, finance, travel
• Attendance: 1,000+
• Website: rakutenadvertising.com/events
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

MarTech Conference (Virtual)

• Dates: May 6, 2026
• Location: Online
• Focus: AI agents, marketing automation
• Pricing: FREE
• Website: martech.org/conference
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

WTSFest Portland 2026

• Dates: May 7, 2026
• Location: Jupiter NEXT, Portland, Oregon
• Focus: Technical SEO, analytics, professional empowerment for women in SEO
• Attendance: Limited
• Pricing: Paid + scholarship options
• Website: womenintechseo.com
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED (Community)

UXDX USA 2026

• Dates: May 11-13, 2026
• Location: New York City
• Focus: Cross-functional product/UX/development collaboration
• Attendance: 500+
• Past speakers: Google, Uber, Adidas, Reddit
• Website: uxdx.com/usa/2026
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

DigiMarCon East (Boston)

• Dates: May 12-13, 2026
• Location: Hyatt Regency, Boston, Massachusetts
• Website: digimarconeast.com
• Classification: NICHE/REGIONAL

SaaStr AI Summit 2026

• Dates: May 12-14, 2026
• Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California
• Focus: SaaS growth meets AI, AI for acquisition/retention, product-led growth
• Website: saastr.com
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

eTail Connect East

• Dates: May 12-14, 2026
• Location: Miami, Florida
• Focus: E-commerce executive networking
• Website: etailconnect.wbresearch.com
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

ANA Advertising Financial Management Conference

• Dates: May 18-20, 2026
• Location: Orlando, Florida
• Website: ana.net
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

Experiential Marketing Summit

• Dates: May 18-20, 2026
• Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
• Focus: Experiential marketing, brand experiences
• Website: eventmarketer.com
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

DigiMarCon Central (Chicago)

• Dates: May 19-20, 2026
• Location: Soldier Field Stadium, Chicago, Illinois
• Website: digimarconcentral.com
• Classification: NICHE/REGIONAL

MAU Vegas (Mobile Apps Unlocked)

• Dates: May 19-21, 2026
• Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
• Focus: Mobile marketing, user acquisition, retention
• Attendance: 2,000+
• Website: maboroadshow.com
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

Google Marketing Live 2026

• Dates: May 2026 (historically mid-May; TBD)
• Location: Mountain View, California (primarily virtual broadcast)
• Focus: Google Ads innovations, Performance Max, YouTube advertising, AI in ads
• Pricing: FREE (virtual)
• Website: adsonair.withgoogle.com
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

Stay ahead of Google Ads platform changes with expert PPC advertising management that implements the latest features and best practices.

June 2026

SMX Advanced 2026

• Dates: June 3-5, 2026
• Location: Westin Boston Seaport District, Boston, Massachusetts
• Focus: Advanced SEO, PPC, AI-driven search, GEO
• Attendance: 1,000+ experienced search marketers
• Pricing: Super Early Bird $1,295 → Standard $1,795
• Features: Deep Dive Day, Mastermind roundtables (10-person sessions)
• Speakers: Programmed by Search Engine Land editors
• Website: searchengineland.com/smx/advanced
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

ANA Brand Masters Conference

• Dates: June 3-5, 2026
• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Focus: Brand strategy, brand building
• Website: ana.net
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

Generative AI Summit New York

• Dates: June 4, 2026
• Location: New York City
• Focus: GenAI systems, enterprise AI applications
• Website: world.aiacceleratorinstitute.com
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

Gartner Marketing Symposium/Xpo 2026

• Dates: June 8-10, 2026
• Location: Gaylord Rockies Resort, Denver, Colorado
• Focus: Marketing leadership in AI-driven world, CMO strategy, marketing analytics
• Attendance: 2,000+
• Pricing: ~$5,075 (early bird saves 20%)
• Features: 150+ sessions, six tracks
• Theme: "Build What's Next: Marketing Leadership in an AI-Driven World"
• Website: gartner.com
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

iPX 2026 (impact.com's Partnerships Experience)

• Dates: June 8-11, 2026
• Location: Austin, Texas
• Focus: Affiliate, influencer, and creator partnerships
• Website: impact.com/partnerships-experience
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

Digital Summit Denver

• Dates: June 15-16, 2026
• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Website: digitalsummit.com
• Classification: NICHE/REGIONAL

DigiMarCon Northern California

• Dates: June 16-17, 2026
• Location: Grand Hyatt, San Francisco, California
• Pricing: From $620.88
• Website: digimarconsanfrancisco.com
• Classification: NICHE/REGIONAL

ANA Masters of B2B Marketing Conference

• Dates: June 22-24, 2026
• Location: Marriott Magnificent Mile, Chicago, Illinois
• Focus: B2B marketing, AI, buying groups, account-centric marketing
• Features: B2 Awards 50th Anniversary Gala
• Website: ana.net
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

UXPA International Conference 2026

• Dates: June 22-25, 2026
• Location: Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Focus: User experience research, usability, human-centered design
• Attendance: 1,000+
• Website: uxpa.org
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

Figma Config 2026

• Dates: June 23-25, 2026
• Location: Moscone Center South, San Francisco, California
• Focus: Product design, design systems, UI/UX, design-to-development handoff
• Attendance: 8,000+ in-person
• Pricing: Early Bird $450 → Standard $899
• Speakers: 75+ design leaders including Airbnb
• Website: config.figma.com
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

Great design drives conversions. Learn how professional website development integrates modern design principles for maximum impact.

CommerceNext Growth Show

• Dates: June 23-24, 2026
• Location: New York City
• Focus: E-commerce, marketing, retail growth
• Website: commercenext.com
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

VidCon 2026

• Dates: June 25-27, 2026
• Location: Anaheim, California
• Focus: Video marketing, creator economy
• Website: vidcon.com
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

July 2026

ANA Digital & Social Media Conference

• Dates: July 8, 2026
• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Focus: Streaming, commerce, AI, creator marketing
• Attendance: 300+
• Website: ana.net
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

ANA In-House Agency Conference

• Dates: July 8-10, 2026
• Location: Huntington Beach, California
• Focus: In-house agency operations, creativity
• Website: ana.net
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

MozCon New York 2026 NEW FORMAT

• Dates: July 14, 2026
• Location: The Glasshouse, New York City, New York
• Focus: SEO strategy, mobile optimization, CRO, analytics, AI in search
• Attendance: 500-1,000
• Pricing: Early Bird ~$649-$699 → Standard ~$1,299-$1,799
• Features: NEW roadshow format (first NYC edition); single-track, one-day
• Website: moz.com/mozcon
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

Affiliate Summit East 2026

• Dates: July 27-28, 2026
• Location: New York, New York
• Focus: Affiliate marketing, lead generation, content monetization
• Attendance: 4,500+
• Website: affiliatesummit.com
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

August 2026

eTail Boston (East) 2026

• Dates: August 10-12, 2026
• Location: Sheraton Boston, Boston, Massachusetts
• Focus: E-commerce, omnichannel retail
• Website: etaileast.wbresearch.com
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

Digital Summit Minneapolis

• Dates: August 12-13, 2026
• Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Website: digitalsummit.com
• Classification: NICHE/REGIONAL

WordCamp US 2026

• Dates: August 16-19, 2026
• Location: Phoenix, Arizona
• Focus: WordPress ecosystem, content management, WooCommerce, marketing plugins
• Attendance: 2,000-3,000
• Pricing: Historically $50-75
• Speakers: Matt Mullenweg (WordPress co-founder)
• Website: us.wordcamp.org/2026
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

September 2026

Webflow Conf 2026

• Dates: September 1-3, 2026
• Location: Boston, Massachusetts & Online
• Focus: No-code web development, marketing site creation, AI in web design, personalization
• Attendance: 1,500 in-person; 30,000+ online
• Website: webflow.com/webflowconf
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

MarTech Conference (Virtual)

• Dates: September 2, 2026
• Location: Online
• Focus: AI and data for customer experiences
• Pricing: FREE
• Website: martech.org/conference
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

AI for Marketers Summit San Francisco

• Dates: September 9, 2026
• Location: Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, Burlingame, California
• Focus: Practical AI use cases, AI agents for personalization, campaign optimization
• Organized by: CMO Alliance
• Website: events.cmoalliance.com
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

brightonSEO San Diego 2026

• Dates: September 15-16, 2026
• Location: San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California
• Focus: SEO, content marketing, digital PR, technical SEO, AI-powered search
• Attendance: 3,000-5,000 (world's largest search marketing conference)
• Pricing: Free Day Pass (ballot, ~20% approval) → Friend $460 → BFF $1,090
• Features: Training workshops Sept 14; includes Hero Conf access
• Website: brightonseo.com
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

Hero Conf San Diego 2026

• Dates: September 15-16, 2026
• Location: San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California
• Focus: 100% PPC and Paid Social—Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, Amazon
• Features: Co-located with brightonSEO (ticket includes both); training Sept 14
• Website: ppchero.com
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP (World's largest all-PPC conference)

Content Marketing World 2026 NEW LOCATION

• Dates: September 15-17, 2026
• Location: Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado
• Focus: Content strategy, SEO integration, AI-driven content, storytelling
• Attendance: 3,400+
• Pricing: In-person $1,799-$2,749; Livestream $899
• Features: 100+ sessions; first westward move from Cleveland
• Website: contentmarketingworld.com
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

Salesforce Dreamforce 2026

• Dates: September 15-17, 2026
• Location: Moscone Center, San Francisco, California
• Focus: CRM, AI-first enterprise (Agentforce), marketing automation, Data Cloud
• Attendance: 170,000+ (in-person + virtual)
• Pricing: Historically $1,599-$2,199+
• Speakers: Marc Benioff (CEO)
• Features: 1,500+ sessions, major concert
• Website: salesforce.com/dreamforce
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP (World's largest tech conference)

INBOUND 2026

• Dates: September 16-18, 2026
• Location: Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, Massachusetts
• Focus: Inbound marketing, sales automation, customer experience, AI integration
• Attendance: 10,000-40,000+ from 150+ countries
• Pricing: General Admission $1,199-$1,599; VIP higher
• Features: Returning to Boston; major HubSpot product announcements
• Website: inbound.com
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

Digital Summit Philadelphia

• Dates: September 23-24, 2026
• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Website: digitalsummit.com
• Classification: NICHE/REGIONAL

eTail Connect West

• Dates: September 23-25, 2026
• Location: Carlsbad, California
• Focus: E-commerce executive networking
• Website: etailconnectwest.wbresearch.com
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

ANA AI and Technology for Marketers Conference

• Dates: September 23-25, 2026
• Location: MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland
• Focus: AI implementation for marketing, marketing technology, measurement
• Pricing: ANA Members $0 → Non-member $1,999
• Website: ana.net
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

Shoptalk Fall 2026

• Dates: September 29 - October 1, 2026
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Focus: Retail, commerce innovation
• Website: shoptalk.com
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

October 2026

Advertising Week New York 2026

• Dates: October 5-8, 2026
• Location: THE PENN DISTRICT, New York City
• Focus: Marketing, media, technology, culture, brand development
• Attendance: 12,000+
• Pricing: $449-$2,499
• Features: 28 content tracks including AI sessions
• Website: advertisingweek.com
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

Digital Summit Atlanta

• Dates: October 6-7, 2026
• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Website: digitalsummit.com
• Classification: NICHE/REGIONAL

UXCON 2026

• Dates: October 7-8, 2026
• Location: Silver Spring Civic Building, Silver Spring, Maryland
• Focus: UX research, design, career development
• Attendance: ~500
• Website: uxconference.org
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

DigiMarCon America

• Dates: October 8-9, 2026
• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Website: digimarconamerica.com
• Classification: NICHE/REGIONAL

Ahrefs Evolve 2026

• Dates: October 11-14, 2026 (main conference Oct 14-15)
• Location: InterContinental San Diego, San Diego, California
• Focus: Brand-led marketing, product growth, technical SEO, AI-driven search
• Attendance: 500 (intentionally intimate)
• Pricing: Standard $899-$1,299 → All-Access $1,999-$2,099
• Speakers: Tim Soulo, Sam Oh, Cyrus Shepard, Lily Ray, Kevin Indig
• Features: Yacht mixer, VIP lounge, recordings
• Website: ahrefsevolve.com
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

MAICON 2026 (Marketing AI Conference)

• Dates: October 13-15, 2026
• Location: Huntington Convention Center, Cleveland, Ohio
• Focus: Practical AI for marketers, AI-driven content, predictive analytics
• Attendance: 800+
• Pricing: Main Conference $1,399 (early bird) → $2,099; All-Access $2,999
• Speakers: McDonald's, Google DeepMind, Meta, Hugging Face
• Features: 7th annual; Opening Night Party at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
• Website: marketingaiinstitute.com/events
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP (Premier AI marketing conference)

ANA Masters of Marketing Conference

• Dates: October 20-23, 2026
• Location: Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, Florida
• Focus: Brand marketing, AI in marketing, brand strategy
• Attendance: 10,400+
• Pricing: Part of ANA Annual Pass ($3,999-$5,599 for 13 conferences)
• Website: ana.net
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

Oracle AI World 2026

• Dates: October 26-29, 2026
• Location: The Venetian, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Focus: Cloud infrastructure, enterprise AI, marketing technology, Oracle Marketing Cloud
• Attendance: 20,000+
• Features: Rebranded from CloudWorld to AI World
• Website: oracle.com/ai-world
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

State of Search 2026

• Dates: Late October 2026 (TBD)
• Location: Grapevine Convention Center, Grapevine, Texas
• Focus: SEO, PPC, local SEO, AI in SEO, algorithm updates
• Attendance: 500-1,000
• Pricing: ~$648-$997
• Organized by: DFWSEM (founded 2004)
• Website: stateofsearch.org
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP (Regional powerhouse)

DigiMarCon South Texas

• Dates: October 29-30, 2026
• Location: The Westin San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
• Website: digimarconsouthtexas.com
• Classification: NICHE/REGIONAL

November 2026

Digital Summit Raleigh

• Dates: November 2-3, 2026
• Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
• Website: digitalsummit.com
• Classification: NICHE/REGIONAL

DigiMarCon World 2026

• Dates: November 4-6, 2026
• Location: Luxor Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Pricing: Super early bird $931.98
• Website: digimarconworld.com
• Classification: MAJOR (DigiMarCon flagship)

MarTech Conference (Virtual)

• Dates: November 4, 2026
• Location: Online
• Focus: AI agents transforming marketing
• Pricing: FREE
• Website: martech.org/conference
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

SMX Next 2026

• Dates: November 18-19, 2026
• Location: Virtual/Online
• Focus: SEO and PPC updates, virtual training
• Website: searchengineland.com/smx
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP (Virtual)

MarketingProfs B2B Forum

• Dates: November 2026 (exact dates TBD)
• Location: Boston, Massachusetts
• Focus: B2B marketing, AI, analytics, content strategy
• Website: marketingprofs.com
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

December 2026

Digital Summit Dallas

• Dates: December 2-3, 2026
• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Website: digitalsummit.com
• Classification: NICHE/REGIONAL

Tech SEO Connect 2026

• Dates: December 2026 (exact dates TBD)
• Location: The Fruit, Durham, North Carolina
• Focus: Pure technical SEO—by technical SEOs, for technical SEOs
• Attendance: Limited (small venue)
• Website: techseoconnect.com
• Classification: NICHE/SPECIALIZED

INMA Media Advertising Week NEW

• Dates: December 7-10, 2026
• Location: New York City
• Focus: News media advertising, AI, deal strategy
• Features: First-ever edition
• Website: inma.org
• Classification: NEW EVENT

The AI Summit New York 2026

• Dates: December 9-10, 2026
• Location: Javits Center, New York City
• Focus: Commercial/enterprise AI applications, AI at scale
• Attendance: 5,000+
• Features: 10 content stages, 350+ speakers, AIconics Awards
• Website: newyork.theaisummit.com
• Classification: MAJOR/FLAGSHIP

Key Trends Shaping 2026 Marketing Conferences

AI integration is now universal. Every major marketing conference features dedicated AI tracks, with MAICON, Adobe Summit, and Gartner Marketing Symposium leading the charge. The theme "AI-driven world" appears across nearly every flagship event's positioning.

GEO emerges as a distinct discipline. Generative Engine Optimization—optimizing content for AI-generated search results from ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity—has spawned its first dedicated conference and now features prominently at SEO Week, brightonSEO, and SMX Advanced.

September is marketing's super-month. With brightonSEO, Hero Conf, Content Marketing World, Dreamforce, and INBOUND all occurring September 15-18, conference-goers face difficult scheduling choices. San Diego, San Francisco, Denver, and Boston all compete for attention simultaneously.

Geographic shifts signal industry evolution. Content Marketing World's move from Cleveland to Denver marks its first westward expansion. MozCon abandons its Seattle-only format for a multi-city roadshow debuting in New York. San Diego emerges as an SEO hub with brightonSEO, Hero Conf, and Ahrefs Evolve all choosing the city.

Free and virtual options expand access. MarTech Conference offers four free virtual events throughout 2026. Adobe Summit, Google Marketing Live, and others provide free online attendance options alongside premium in-person experiences.

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