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Did you get tickets to the Coachella music event this year? If not, then we are on the same train. We missed it, too. But the Coachella for marketers runs all year long. It might not be a music festival with your favorite pop stars, but it is filled with the global marketing stars you look up to for your marketing strategies.
Marketing has come a long way, from simple posts and CTAs to engaging customers in the most creative and innovative ways.
Nothing comes close to the exposure and insight gained from participating in a major marketing event. Attending a well-organized marketing event can give you valuable takeaways like understanding the most prominent industry trends and a glimpse into what top players are cooking and what to expect in the future, like upcoming cutting-edge tools and technology that can change the course of the industry and businesses. Some of the top events bring together the elite of the industry to one place where you can make valuable connections that can lead to exponential growth. The amount of visibility created for your own brand or business in such events will lead to acquiring top-tier clients and collaborators.
But, with 100s of such events happening every year, it might be daunting to plan to make the most of such opportunities. To make it easy for you, here is a list of the top 30 events you should consider attending for your growth in 2024.
August
1. Digital Summit 2024 - Minneapolis
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Date: 14th - 15th August, 2024
Duration: 2 days
Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Featured Speakers: Jenny Haggard, Brain Massey, Nicki Snyder, Kate Loffio, Cindy Rowe, Nate Tower, Jerri Helmes, Sue Serna, Greg Swan, and many more.
Theme: Explore closely the subjects most essential for your growth and achievement at Digital Summit. One of our core values is honing your abilities and organizing networking opportunities to help you land the role of your dreams. Get tactical, practical, and strategic guidance from the top marketing professionals in the country to enhance your marketing skill set during our workshops and seminars!
Who should attend: Company owners, sales and marketing professionals, and digital marketers, among others.
2. eTail 2024: eCommerce and Omnichannel Conference
Date: 12th - 15th August, 2024
Duration: 4 days
Location: Boston, MA, USA.
Featured Speakers: Naheed Adil, Michael Wieder, Amanda Effron, Anant Arora, Doug Hwang, Mark Murphy, and Anna Esrov, among others.
Theme: Take in from a number of America's most prosperous retailers and discover how their creative ideas and unconventional strategies have increased their revenues. No egos or ads, just a simple and informative meeting.
Who should attend: Makeup, travel, arts, electronics and other retailers, business owners, C-suite executives, marketing professionals, and more.
3. Podcast Movement 2024
Date: 19th - 22nd August, 2024
Duration: 4 days
Location: Washington, DC, USA.
Featured Speakers: The list is not announced yet.
Theme: To develop the podcast network and the industry in its entirety, to bring together and guide professionals in the field as well as aspiring and active podcasters. The topics are wide-ranging and appealing to both novice and seasoned podcasters, covering every aspect of the media.
Who should attend: New podcasters, professional and hobby podcasters, podcast industry professionals, influencers, influencer marketing professionals, digital marketing agencies, digital marketers, and more.
September
4. Product Marketing Summit San Francisco 2024
Date: 4th - 5th September, 2024
Duration: 2 days
Location: San Francisco, California, USA
Featured Speakers: Kiran Patel, David Steinwedel, Gagan Kanjila, Ryan Jhonson, Lix Li, Smriti Motwani, and Ted Dworkin, among others.
Theme: Emphasized on strategic, product, and current marketing tactics
Who should attend: Product marketing professionals
5. Marketing Artificial Intelligence Conference (MAICON) 2024
Date: 10th - 12th September, 2024
Duration: 3 days
Location: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Featured Speakers: Meghan Keaney Anderson, Paul Roetzer, Tim Hayden, Olivia Gambelin, and Gary Survis, among others.
Theme: Exploring digital marketing automation and ways of leveraging AI in marketing with smarter software and technologies.
Who should attend: Business leaders and marketers exploring AI-driven marketing
6. INBOUND 2024
Date: 18th - 20th September, 2024
Duration: 3 days
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Featured Speakers: Not listed yet.
Theme: Focused on business development and marketing, offering innovative presentations and practical insights into the latest marketing tactics and resources.
Who should attend: Business owners, entrepreneurs, and marketing professionals
7. Digital Marketing World Forum 2024
Date: 26th - 27th September, 2024
Duration: 2 days
Location: New York, USA
Featured Speakers: Dave Raggio, Amy Barber, Michelle Gitter, Upasna Sharma, Ken Gibbs, Lisa Routel, Catherine Taveras, and Kerry-Ann Stimpson, among others.
Theme: Learning about the most recent advances in the fields of digital marketing, digital evolution, influencer marketing, augmented and virtual reality, artificial intelligence, UX, customer experience, eCommerce, content marketing, data analytics, and mobile devices.
Who should attend: Digital marketing professionals, digital marketers, influence marketing professionals, content marketers, data professionals, and more.
October
8. 6th Annual Digital Marketing for Financial Services Midwest Summit
Date: 1st - 2nd October, 2024
Duration: 2 days
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Featured Speakers: David Partain, Krish Dhokia, Kerry-Ann Stimpson, LeAnita Ragland Brooks, Taylor Alston, Patrick McCarthy, and Shanda D. Trautman.
Theme: Insights on how to use data for customer personalization and content creation through generative AI.
Who should attend: Senior marketing executives in financial service sectors.
9. Content Marketing World 2024
Date: 21st - 23rd October, 2024
Duration: 3 days
Location: San Diego, California, USA
Featured Speakers: Beverly Jackson, Robert Rose, Avinash Kaushik, Bennie Jhonson, and Derek Thompson, among others.
Theme: Focused on brand building, content strategy, storytelling workshops, and keynote sessions.
Who should attend: Creative and content marketing professionals, marketing agencies, and communications experts and professionals.
10. LavaCon Content Strategy Conference
Date: 27th - 30th October, 2024
Duration: 4 days
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
Featured Speakers: May Habib, Alexa Apallas, Keith Boyd, Esther Yoon, Jesse Ringer, Jason Kaufman, Jo Ward, David Hoare, and Eeshita Grover, among others.
Theme: Focused on the latest trends, tools, and technologies in UX design, digital media, and content strategy with a focus on optimizing content ROI and customer engagement and experiences.
Who should attend: UX designers, technical communicators, content strategists, and documentation managers and professionals.
November
11. Digital Marketing for Financial Services Summit 2024
Date: 7th - 8th November, 2024
Duration: 2 days
Location: New York, USA
Featured Speakers: The list is not yet announced.
Theme: Look into the most recent developments in financial marketing and gain insight from the visionary executives behind well-known financial businesses to increase digital return on investment and increase customer engagement. Unlock the synergistic potential of SEO and content for optimal impact in digital marketing.
Who should attend: digital marketing professionals, financial service executives, marketing managers, C-suite executives, marketing professionals, and more.
12. MarketingProfs B2B Forum 2024
Date: 12th - 14th November, 2024
Duration: 3 days
Location: Boston, USA
Featured Speakers: Not listed yet.
Theme: Focusing on tactical sessions and keynotes to drive growth, optimize brand image, and lead in online marketing.
Who should attend: B2B professionals
13. Product Marketing Summit 2024
Date: 13th - 14th November, 2024
Duration: 2 days
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Featured Speakers: Josh Bean, Maureen West, Blake Miller, John Clark, Meredith Wisniewski, Clinton Sprauve, and Jill Altruda, among others.
Theme: Discussions about incorporating effective PMM techniques into your overall strategy. How to use the latest market trends and developing technology to boost your efforts. As part of the largest PMM community globally, you may also network and meet mentors. Furthermore, acquire the skill of presenting to your upper management the strategic importance of product marketing.
Who should attend: Product managers, product marketing professionals, business owners, C-suite executives of different industries, and more.
December
14. Digital Summit 2024 - Dallas
Date: 4th - 5th December, 2024
Duration: 2 days
Location: Dallas, TX, USA.
Featured Speakers: Lisa Perez, Amy Canaday, Matthew Capala, Jennifer Radke, Christina Clark, Jaclyn Wyatt, Cherise Bernard, and Brent Bowen, among others.
Theme: Get tactical, practical, and strategic guidance from the top marketing professionals in the country to enhance your marketing skill set during our workshops and seminars!
Who should attend: Company owners, sales and marketing professionals, and digital marketers, among others.
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January
15. IAB Annual Leadership Meeting 2025
Date: January 26th – January 28th, 2025
Duration: 3 days
Location: JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort | Palm Springs, United States
Featured Speakers: The full list of speakers has not yet been announced.
Theme: The Annual Leadership Meeting hosted by the Interactive Advertising Bureau Trade Group is where the future of digital marketing will be unveiled. IAB is one of the leading networks of leading media companies, brands, agencies, and the technology firms responsible for selling, delivering, and optimizing digital ad marketing campaigns. With expert workshops and keynotes you can expect to reach new levels in your professional development.
Who Should Attend: Agency Executives and Brand Marketers
16. Lead Generation World
Date: January 5th – January 7th, 2025
Duration: 3 days
Location: Hard Rock Hotel, Hollywood FL, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314
Featured Speakers: Keynote speaker is announced to be Brendan Hunt. The full list of speakers has not yet been announced.
Theme: Lead Generation World brings together the brightest minds in the industry and those that want to improve their lead generation campaigns from creation to close. LGW’s primary focus is to help Advertisers and Lead Buyers successfully navigate the lead generation ecosystem by providing highly targeted and insightful content alongside exclusive networking opportunities with companies that can support their efforts.
Who Should Attend: Lead generators, performance marketers, and the service providers that support their efforts.
17. NRF Retail’s Big Show
Date: January 12th – January 14th, 2025
Duration: 3 days
Location: Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City, USA.
Featured Speakers: The list has not yet been announced. Expect retail giants, tech innovators, and branding wizards.
Theme: The NRF Retail’s Big Show is a dynamic platform converging retail and technology leaders. The theme for this year is retail transformation in the digital age. This premier event offers a comprehensive overview of industry trends, from in-store operations to digital commerce. Attendees can network with peers, explore innovative solutions, and gain insights from industry experts to drive business growth and stay ahead of the competition.
Who Should Attend: Retail professionals, decision-makers, and anyone passionate about the future of commerce.
18. The Financial Marketing Summit 2025
Date: January 23rd - January 24th, 2025
Duration: 2 days
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Featured Speakers: The list has not yet been announced.
Theme: The Financial Marketing Summit (FMS) is the industry's premier gathering for forging lucrative partnerships. This event brings together a dynamic community of affiliates, advertisers, publishers, and industry experts to share insights, collaborate, and explore new opportunities.
Who Should Attend: Affiliates, Advertisers, Publishers, Media Buyers, Financial Copywriters, Trading Course Creators, and other industry professionals seeking to expand their network and grow their business.
February
19. Affiliate Summit West
Date: February 3rd - February 5th, 2025
Duration: 3 days
Location: Caesars Forum Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
Featured Speakers: The list has not yet been announced. A diverse range of industry leaders and experts in affiliate marketing can be expected.
Theme: Affiliate Summit West is the premier event for fostering strategic collaborations within the affiliate marketing ecosystem. With a focus on empowering affiliates and advertisers alike, the summit offers unparalleled networking opportunities, industry insights, and actionable strategies to drive performance and revenue.
Who Should Attend: Affiliates, Advertisers, Network and Technology Providers, eCommerce Sellers, Publishers.
20. Marketing & Communications Summit
Date: February 4th - February 6th, 2025
Duration: 3 days
Location: Austin,TX
Featured Speakers: The speakers list has not yet been announced.
Theme: The Marketing & Communications Summit is the premier gathering for destination marketing professionals seeking to elevate their strategies and achieve tangible results. By fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing, the summit empowers attendees to navigate industry challenges, capitalize on emerging trends, and ultimately drive economic growth for their destinations.
Who should attend: Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs), Tourism Boards, Convention and Visitors Bureaus (CVBs), Public Relations Professionals, Marketing Managers, Communications Directors, and Industry Stakeholders.
21. Product Marketing Summit
Date: February 12th - February 13th, 2025
Duration: 2 days
Location: Austin,TX.
Featured Speakers: The speakers list has not yet been announced. A diverse range of industry leaders and experts in product marketing can be expected.
Theme: Gain invaluable insights from industry-leading product marketers at this exclusive event. Learn from real-world case studies, best practices, and challenges to elevate your product marketing strategy. Network with peers, access on-demand content, and unlock your full product marketing potential.
Who should attend: Product Managers, Senior Product Managers, Product Marketing Managers, Product Owners, Marketing Managers, Marketers, Tech Leads, Engineers, Business owners, C-suite executives of different industries, and more.
22. 2025 Digital Marketing Summit
Date: February 17th - February 18th, 2025
Duration: 2 days
Location: Little Rock Marriott, 3 Statehouse Plaza, Little Rock, AR United States 72201
Featured Speakers: The list has not yet been announced.
Theme: The 2025 Digital Marketing Summit is the ultimate platform for auction industry professionals seeking to elevate their digital strategies. This event offers actionable insights, networking opportunities, and access to cutting-edge technologies to drive growth and maximize online auction performance.
Who Should Attend: Auction Industry Professionals, Digital Marketers, Data Analysts, Technology Experts, and Business Development Leaders.
23. B2B Marketing Exchange
Date: February 24th - February 26th, 2025
Duration: 3 days
Location: Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, AZ
Featured Speakers: The list has not yet been announced.
Theme: B2BMX East brings together the brightest minds in B2B marketing for two days of intensive learning, networking, and inspiration. This East Coast edition offers a unique opportunity to explore the latest trends, share best practices, and discover innovative strategies to drive revenue and customer success.
Who should attend: B2B Marketers, Sales Enablement Professionals, Demand Generation Leaders, Product Marketers, and Business Development Executives.
24. eTail West
Date: February 24th - February 27th, 2025
Duration: 4 days
Location: JW Marriott Desert Springs, Palm Springs, CA
Featured Speakers: Mimi Swain,Jenn Volk, Jill Pavlovich, David Ting, Shirley Gao, Ryan McClurkin, Kelley Lawson, Katie Tingley, Ruchika Julapalli, Melanie Cummings, Tom McElroy, Aurelia Pollet ,Morgan Chemij, Rachel Dudley ,Joshua Miller, Kristen Elmer, Brian Jensen, Ashley Talley, Steven Lee, Max Green, Alissa Caltagirone, Shubhankar Goel, Shaina Rainford, Stephen Bailey, Julia Tunstall, Andrew Xeni, Anna Fedele di Catrano, Ray Valencia, Stacy Haddorff, Taylor Almond and Joe Pfeifer.
Theme: eTail serves as the epicenter of the retail industry, bringing together top-tier executives to share insights, best practices, and emerging trends. This platform fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange, empowering attendees to navigate the evolving retail landscape and achieve omnichannel excellence.
Who Should Attend: Retail Executives, eCommerce Managers, Omnichannel Strategists, Digital Marketing Leaders, Technology Innovators, Operations Directors, Retailers, and digital merchandisers.
March
25. Marketing 2.0 Conference USA
Date: March 4th - March 6th, 2025
Duration: 3 days
Location: Luxor Hotel & Casino, 3900 South Las Vegas Boulevard Las Vegas, NV 89119 United States
Featured speakers: Katarina Gajdacsova, Lauren Tickner, Dylan Vanas, Michael Graziano, Raghib Khan, and Faisal Abidi among others.
Theme: The Marketing 2.0 Conference is more than just an event; it's a dynamic platform that addresses the multifaceted challenges and opportunities shaping the industry. Delving into the latest marketing strategies, brand management, the burgeoning metaverse, and the ever-present threat of fraud, this conference offers a comprehensive view of the modern marketing landscape. Attendees will gain invaluable insights from industry leaders, network with peers, and explore innovative solutions to propel their businesses forward.
Who should attend: The Marketing 2.0 Conference is a melting pot of industry professionals. From seasoned Marketing Directors and Advertising Gurus to innovative Content Creators and ambitious Entrepreneurs, the event caters to a diverse audience. E-commerce leaders, Startup visionaries, and influential Investors will also find immense value in attending.
26. Traffic & Conversion Summit
Date: March 11th – March 13th, 2025
Duration: 3 days
Location: Caesars Forum Conference Center, 3911 Koval Ln Las Vegas, NV 89109
Featured Speakers: Hear the latest ideas, strategies, and insights from 45+ other industry experts like Neil Patel, Daymond John, Alex Hormozi, Magic Johnson, Gary Vaynerchuk, Marie Forleo, Dr. Robert Cialdini, Martha Stewart, Dave Asprey, Mari Smith, Kevin O’Leary, Donald Miller, Bonin Bough, and many more.
Theme: The Traffic & Conversion Summit is a powerhouse of practical knowledge. It brings together a community of like-minded entrepreneurs and marketers to share proven strategies for driving traffic, increasing conversions, and ultimately, boosting sales. Attendees leave equipped with actionable insights and ready-to-implement tactics to supercharge their businesses.
Who Should Attend: Marketing directors, Content creators, E-commerce professionals, Startup founders, Investors, Digital marketing agencies, Digital marketing professionals, Professionals in the media industry, and Marketing professionals.
27. Adobe Summit
Date: March 17th – March 20th, 2025
Duration: 4 days
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Featured Speakers: Shantanu Narayen, Karen Hopkins, Greg Cobb, Trevor Paulsen, Bob Conklin, Badsah Mukherji, and many others.
Theme: The Adobe Summit features a massive variety of guests and keynotes, including actors, producers, CEOs, and Olympians. The in-person conference includes sessions, hands-on labs, meals, and evening events. You can register for the virtual summit for free to access keynotes and speaking sessions after the event.
Who Should Attend: Marketers, Designers, Developers, Data Analysts, CX Professionals, Business Leaders, IT Professionals, Digital Transformation Strategists.
28. ANA Marketing Technology for Marketers Conference
Date: March 26th - March 28th, 2025
Duration: 3 days
Location: Austin Marriott Downtown, 304 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701
Featured Speakers: The list is not announced yet.
Theme: The ANA Marketing Technology for Marketers Conference is the premier event for navigating the complexities of the modern marketing technology ecosystem.
Who Should Attend: Marketers, Technology Leaders, Data Analysts, Media Planners, Ad Tech Experts, Agency Professionals, and Business Decision Makers.
29. DigiMarCon Cruise
Date: March 27th - March 31st, 2025
Duration: 5 days (yes, it’s on a cruise ship!)
Location: Sailing from Miami, FL to Cozumel, Mexico.
Featured Speakers: The list is not announced as of yet.
Theme: DigiMarCon Cruise 2025 is more than just a conference; it's a transformative experience designed to empower digital marketers. By combining inspiring keynotes, actionable workshops, and unparalleled networking opportunities, this event provides the essential tools and knowledge to drive business growth.
Who Should Attend: Innovators, senior marketers and branders, entrepreneurs, digital executives and professionals, web & mobile strategists, designers and web project managers, business leaders, business developers, agency executives and their teams and anyone else who operates in the digital community will attend to learn and leverage digital, mobile, and social media marketing.
30. Social Media Marketing World
Date: March 30th – April1st, 2025
Duration: 3 days
Location: San Diego, CA
Featured Speakers: Michael Stelzner, Ann Handley, Dr. Mindy Weinstein, Joe Pulizzi, and many others.
Theme: Bringing together top social media marketing pros, this conference is not directly focused on SEO but features sessions on organic social marketing, paid social marketing, social strategy, content marketing, and several workshops. It strives to immediately provide attendees with ideas they can implement for their clients or businesses.
Who Should Attend: Professional Marketers, brand managers, social media strategists, social media influencers, platform experts and content creators.
Wrapping Up!
To be a leading marketer in a wide range of niches, enhance customer engagement and optimize the ROI of marketing campaigns, you should be adept at leading marketing strategies. If you're a seasoned executive or an aspiring marketer, these marketing conference events are not to be missed! If you desire success in your marketing field, never miss out on exploiting marketing tools like ReportGarden!
