The true ROI of marketing conferences isn’t the workshops or the sessions–it’s the post-event networking sessions, hallway conversations, and impromptu introductions to new people.
Of course, you’re bound to learn something new or interesting at most of the top marketing conferences or events, but the real incentive for marketers to attend is to gain connections.
Starting to research some events to attend next year? We’ve compiled a list of the top 29 must-attend marketing conferences in 2025 (and 2024!) that you’ll want to mark your calendar for.
From SEO-focused events and lead generation conferences to social media and content marketing themes, you’re bound to find a conference that suits your marketing focus.
You’ll find a few conferences still open for registration in the rest of 2024, marketing conferences in H1 of 2025, and more events for H2 of 2025. Save this list to stop getting FOMO for all the networking you might have missed out on and start planning ahead for the most exciting conferences all year round.
Top marketing conferences in 2025
In no particular order, here are the top 29 marketing conferences in 2025 that you’ll want to start planning for.
- 2025 Digital Marketing Summit
- Experiential Marketing Summit 2025
- Gartner Marketing Symposium/Xpo 2025
- DigiMarCon World
- Web Summit 2025
- Inbound by Hubspot
- Adobe Summit
- Utterly Content Global
- SXSW Conference
- Social Media Week by AdWeek
- Midwest Digital Marketing Conference
- International Social Summit
- Atomicon 2024
- Social Media Week Lima
- Influencer Marketing World
- Marketing Analytics Summit
- SocialDay 2024
- MozCon 2024
- Social Media Day Halifax
- Growth Marketing Summit
- Content Marketing World
- LavaCon Content Strategy Conference 2024
- MarketingProfs B2B Forum 2024
- brightonSEO
- Adweek X
- B2B Summit North America 2025
- SMX Advanced
- Traffic and Conversion Summit
- Lead Generation World Conference 2025
🗓️ Marketing conferences for the rest of 2024
Can’t wait for 2025? No worries, there are still several marketing conferences coming up for the rest of 2024.
Here are a few events spanning from SEO to content strategy and more slotted for the coming months. Hurry and grab a ticket before they sell out–spots are filling up fast.
1. Content Marketing World
- Date: September 17-20, 2024
- Location: Cleveland, OH, USA
- Who should attend: Content marketers, writers, editors, digital marketing professionals
- Cost: Starts at $899
- Register or learn more here: https://www.contentmarketingworld.com/
With 100+ sessions and keynotes, Content Marketing World is one of the largest content marketing events, offering unlimited potential to network with the top content marketing professionals around the world. You can hear from speakers from top companies like NPR, Content Marketing Institute, General Motors, JP Morgan & Chase, and more.
2. Adweek X
- Date: Sept. 23-26, 2024
- Location: Phoenix, AZ
- Who should attend: Marketers, advertisers, brand managers, digital strategists
- Cost: Virtual passes start at $425 and in-person passes start at $1800
- Register or learn more here.
Brand strategists, this conference is for you. AdWeek’s BrandWeek is a 3-day conference that focuses on the future of advertising and marketing, featuring thought leaders (like Chris Hemsworth and Deepak Chopra!) and innovative sessions on emerging trends. They’ll cover topics like wellness, AI, marketing case studies, “gen-Z-ifying” your brand, and so much more.
3. LavaCon Content Strategy Conference 2024
- Date: October 27-30, 2024
- Location: New Orleans, LA, USA
- Who should attend: Content strategists, technical communicators, content managers
- Cost: Starts at $2,250
- Register or learn more here: https://lavacon.org/
LavaCon started in Hawaii to help organizations use state-of-the-art authoring technologies to reduce publication and support costs, generate revenue, and improve the customer experience. Now, LavaCon is a huge gathering for some of the best content professionals to share the latest strategies in content strategy, technical communication, and UX, providing practical skills and networking opportunities.
4. MarketingProfs B2B Forum 2024
- Date: Nov 12-14, 2024
- Location: Boston, MA, USA
- Who should attend: B2B marketers, sales professionals, content marketers.
- Cost: Starts at $1,495
- Register or learn more here: https://mpb2b.marketingprofs.com/
The MPB2B forum has been a top marketing conference for B2B marketers for the past 15 years and counting. With your ticket you get access to practical sessions on B2B marketing strategies, networking, and hands-on training.
Need some help justifying the ticket price? The conference has already prepared a full page of tips and selling points about the conference to help you convince your boss that this conference is worth the money and time.
5. brightonSEO
- Date: Nov. 19-20, 2024
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Who should attend: SEO professionals, digital marketers, content creators
- Cost: Join the waiting list for free tickets, or buy a pass starting at $560
- Register or learn more here: https://us.brightonseo.com/
BrightonSEO started in the UK as a conversation in a pub, but after 10 years of success they’ve finally expanded to the US. Thousands of search marketers all over the world attend this prestigious SEO marketing conference to connect with some of the brightest in the industry.
🗓️ H1 2025 Marketing conferences and events
If you’ve missed the top marketing conferences in 2024, or you don’t have time to attend the remaining events for this year, now is the perfect time to start planning for H1 2025. You’ll have plenty of time to coordinate logistics, flights, schedule blocking, and budgeting for these events.
6. Lead Generation World Conference 2025
- Date: Jan. 5-7, 2025
- Location: Hollywood, FL
- Who should attend: Advertisers, lead buyers, lead generation marketers
- Cost: Starts at $295
- Register or learn more here: https://leadgenerationworld.com/
Not every marketing event covers lead generation, but this one’s all about lead gen 100%.
You can get a “resort-like” experience at the Lead Generation World Conference for two full days of networking and education.
7. SXSW Conference
- Date: March 7-16, 2025
- Location: Austin, TX, USA
- Who should attend: Marketers, digital creatives, entrepreneurs, innovators
- Cost: Conference access starts at $1095
- Register or learn more here.
SXSW is a major event combining marketing, music, film, and technology, known for its innovation, networking, and creative opportunities. If you’re a marketing professional looking to attend SXSW, you can attend their “Advertising and Brand Experience” track, “Startups”, “Tech Industry”, “Workplace” and “AI” tracks among many other areas of focus.
8. Traffic and Conversion Summit 2025
- Date: March 11-18, 2025
- Location: Las Vegas, NV
- Who should attend: Entrepreneurs, agency owners, marketing professionals
- Cost: Starts at $895
- Register or learn more here: https://trafficandconversionsummit.com/
T&C 2025 is one you don’t want to miss–it’s like the SuperBowl of digital marketing. Slotted for Vegas next year, this marketing conference is going to feature some of the biggest names in marketing out there: Neil Patel, Daymond John from Shark Tank, Brad Lea, and more. You’ll get to attend 3 full days of networking, 45+ expert speakers, and 7 content tracks.
9. Adobe Summit
- Date: March 2025 (Exact dates TBA)
- Location: Las Vegas, NV and online
- Who should attend: Digital marketers, data analysts, creative professionals
- Cost: Starts at $1795
- Register or learn more here.
Adobe Summit is one of the largest creative conferences out there. Covering an entire slew of topics like customer experience management, generative AI, content production, marketing automation, and customer journey analytics, Adobe Summit is one of the most prestigious marketing events each year, and their speaker lineup is golden: the CEO of Delta Airlines, Shaquille O’Neal, the President of Adobe, and more.
10. DigiMarCon West
- Date: April 10-11, 2025
- Location: Los Angeles, CA and virtual
- Who should attend: Digital marketing professionals, agencies, entrepreneurs.
- Cost: TBA
- Register or learn more here: https://digimarconwest.com/
DigiMarCon West 2025 is like the ultimate digital marketing meetup in LA, where you can catch all the latest trends, tips, and insider strategies from top marketing pros. It's the spot to level up your digital game, network with other marketers, and maybe even sneak in some beach time while you're at it!
11. Midwest Digital Marketing Conference
- Date: April 2025 (Exact dates TBA)
- Location: St. Louis, MO, USA
- Who should attend: Digital marketers, SEO specialists, content creators
- Cost: Create an account to see ticket prices.
- Register or learn more here.
No worries, not all marketing conferences in 2025 are located in Vegas or LA. The Midwest Digital Marketing Conference is for you marketing pros in the midwest looking for the latest insights and networking opportunities to up your marketing game–all in the heart of St. Louis.
12. SocialDay 2025
- Date: May 20-22, 2025
- Location: London, UK
- Who should attend: Social media marketers, digital strategists, content creators.
- Cost: Starts at €350
- Register or learn more here. https://socialday.co.uk/
SocialDay 2025 is the ultimate hangout for social media enthusiasts, packed with influencers, marketers, and creators sharing all the juiciest tips and trends to rock your socials. It’s basically a 3-day-long social media party where you get to learn, connect, and level up your online presence in a fun, laid-back vibe.
13. Experiential Marketing Summit 2025
- Date: April 14-16, 2025
- Location: Las Vegas
- Who should attend: Event marketers, brand managers, experiential marketing professionals
- Cost: TBA
- Register or learn more here.
Want to learn how to create an unforgettable brand experience? The Experiential Marketing Summit is a huge conference for event marketers where you can learn from top experts from ABC, Dell, Subaru, and other top companies on event and trade-show marketing.
14. Gartner Marketing Symposium/Xpo 2025
- Date: May 2025 (Exact dates TBA)
- Location: TBA (often held in major U.S. cities)
- Who should attend: Senior marketing executives, CMOs, digital marketers.
- Cost: Starts at $4,275
- Register or learn more here.
The Gartner Marketing Symposium/Xpo 2025 is the ultimate think tank for marketing leaders, where you’ll dive deep into the latest data-driven strategies, tech insights, and actionable advice straight from the experts. It's like a crash course on future-proofing your marketing game with top-tier networking and some seriously smart sessions.
15. Influencer Marketing World
- Date: May 2025 (Exact dates TBA)
- Location: London, UK
- Who should attend: Influencer marketers, social media managers, brand managers.
- Cost: TBA
- Register or learn more here.
Influencer Marketing World 2025 is the go-to spot for brands, creators, and marketers to geek out on all things influencer marketing, packed with insights on building killer campaigns and authentic connections. It’s like a backstage pass to the world of influencers, where you can learn, network, and get the inside scoop on what’s next in the industry
16. Utterly Content Global
- Date: March 18-19, 2025
- Location: TBA (Usually held virtually and in-person in cities like London or New York)
- Who should attend: Content marketers, writers, editors, content strategists, UX professionals
- Cost: TBA
- Register or learn more here.
Utterly Content Global 2025 is the ultimate content creator's playground, bringing together writers, marketers, and creatives to swap ideas, learn cutting-edge strategies, and vibe over all things content.
17. Marketing Analytics Summit 2025
- Date: June 2-4, 2025
- Location: Phoenix, AZ
- Who should attend: Data-driven marketers, analysts, marketing managers, and anyone obsessed with making smarter, numbers-backed decisions.
- Cost: Starts at $1,295
- Register or learn more here.
Marketing Analytics Summit 2025 is the go-to event for data-driven marketers looking to geek out on all things analytics, from cutting-edge tools to actionable insights. It’s where you’ll learn to turn numbers into marketing magic, surrounded by fellow data nerds who get the thrill of a great ROI.
18. Social Media Day Halifax
- Date: June 6, 2025
- Location: Halifax, NS, Canada
- Who should attend: Social media managers, content marketers, digital marketing professionals.
- Description: A one-day event that provides insights into the latest trends in social media marketing.
- Cost: TBA
- Register or learn more here.
Social Media Day Halifax 2025 is a fun and friendly meetup for social media pros, creators, and entrepreneurs looking to up their game with the latest tips, trends, and strategies. It's like a day-long social media crash course by the ocean, packed with learning, networking, and a whole lot of digital inspiration
19. Atomicon 2025
- Date: June 10, 2025
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- Who should attend: Small business owners, digital marketers, content creators.
- Description: A high-energy conference that offers practical marketing tips and strategies for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
- Cost: £289
- Register or learn more here.
According to the conference website, “ATOMICON is a 100% no-pitch event. The only thing you'll be offered is a discounted ticket to the next event.” It’s a multi-track conference, so you don’t have to sit through every session. You can pick and choose which tracks to attend, spanning a wide range of topics from SEO and copywriting to social media, sales strategy, Facebook ads and more.
20. International Social Summit 2025
- Date: June 12, 2025
- Location: Barcelona, Spain
- Who should attend: Social media managers and digital marketing managers
- Cost: €105
- Register or learn more here.
Here’s what you’ll get with your one-day ticket: a full day of conferences, refreshment breaks and lunch, access to a pre-event party and post-event networking drinks, and complimentary 6-month premium access to Webcertain's self-learning platform.
21. Growth Marketing Summit 2025
- Date: June 18, 2025
- Location: Frankfurt, Germany
- Who should attend: Marketers, growth hackers, entrepreneurs
- Cost: Starts at €499
- Register or learn more here.
Growth Marketing Summit 2025 is ideal for marketers, growth hackers, and entrepreneurs who are all about scaling businesses and driving big results. It’s the spot to get the latest strategies, tactics, and inspiration for taking your growth game to the next level, all while connecting with others in the growth-focused community.
22. B2B Summit North America 2025
- Date: March 31 - April 3, 2025
- Location: Phoenix, AZ and virtual
- Who should attend: B2B marketers, sales executives, business strategists.
- Cost: Starts at $3595
- Register or learn more here.
B2B Summit North America 2025 is where all the B2B marketing and sales folks gather to swap secrets on driving growth and nailing lead gen. It’s super popular because you get the lowdown on the latest trends, hear from top experts, and network with other pros who are just as passionate about B2B success as you are.
23. Social Media Week Lima
- Date: June 18-19, 2025
- Location: Lima, Ohio
- Who should attend: Social media marketers, content creators, digital marketing professionals
- Cost: Starts at $109
- Register or learn more here.
Good news for the people in Ohio, this social media conference is in your area–sorry if you were thinking of Lima, Peru! This year, the conference theme is a Greek word “meraki”, which signifies the soul, creativity, and love that you pour into your work. Attend the full week of workshops and keynotes, or choose to attend a few days of your choice.
🗓️ H2 2025 Marketing conferences and events
Are you a type-A personality planner? The good news is, you can go ahead and start planning to attend marketing conferences for the second half of 2025. Not all of these events have confirmed dates yet, but we’ll update the details here once announced.
Keep an eye out for these marketing conferences:
24. Inbound by Hubspot
- Date: September 2025 (Exact dates TBA)
- Location: Boston, MA, USA
- Who should attend: Content marketers, inbound marketers, sales professionals
- Cost: Starts at $675
- Register or learn more here.
HubSpot hosts this huge annual event featuring marketing, sales, and customer success sessions, with a focus on inbound marketing strategies. For 2024, their speaker list includes people like Ryan Reynolds, Serena Williams, David Spade and many more high-profile people–their 2025 lineup will probably be the same. From inspiring keynotes and educational sessions to hands-on workshops, tactical breakouts, engaging meetups and more, you’re bound to get a lot of value out of this huge marketing conference.
25. Web Summit 2025
- Date: November 11-14, 2025
- Location: Lisbon, Portugal
- Who should attend: Digital marketers, tech enthusiasts, investors, policymakers, heads of state, and the founders and CEOs of technology companies and fast-growing startups
- Cost: Starts at €950
- Register or learn more here.
Looking to expand your conference attendance worldwide? Consider Web Summit, one of the world’s largest tech and marketing conferences hosted in Lisbon, Portugal. With over 70,000+ attendees, you can connect with some of the brightest minds in the tech industry in different verticals.
🗓️ Additional marketing conferences in 2025
Some marketing events still have yet to announce their 2025 dates, but no worries. We’ll update this list with the tentative dates as soon as we know.
Here are a few marketing conferences and events that you can expect sometime in 2025.
26. 2025 Digital Marketing Summit
The Digital Marketing Summit focuses on digital marketing strategies, including SEO, social media, content marketing, and more. Features keynotes, workshops, and networking opportunities.
- Date: TBA
- Location: TBA (usually held in major cities like Las Vegas or San Diego)
- Who should attend: Digital marketers, SEO specialists, content marketers, social media managers
Learn more here.
27. MozCon 2025
MozCon offers the latest SEO strategies, research, and insights from leading experts in the field.
- Date: TBA (usually June or July)
- Location: Seattle, WA, USA
- Who should attend: SEO professionals, digital marketers, content creators
Learn more here.
28. Social Media Week by AdWeek
Social Media Week is another huge conference hosted by Adweek, in addition to their infamous other events. This one offers insights into the latest trends, strategies, and tactics in social media marketing.
- Date: TBA
- Location: TBA (typically held in major cities like New York or Los Angeles)
- Who should attend: Social media marketers, digital strategists, brand managers.
Learn more here.
29. SMX Advanced
Want to stay ahead of the curve in SEO? This training-based event is for search engine marketers and professionals. Most other conferences and events on this list focus more on speakers and keynotes, but this one is more focused on training and education–all for free!
- Date: TBA (usually June)
- Location: Virtual
- Who should attend: Search engine marketers and PPC experts
- Cost: Free
Learn more here.
Planning your 2024-2025 marketing conference calendar
Whether you’re looking for the next big marketing conference for networking during the rest of 2024, or starting to plan ahead for the 2025 marketing conference calendar, this list is for you.
Make sure to take into consideration how much budget you’re willing to spend on a conference ticket, or be prepared to back up why a specific event is a good investment to your boss.
Use this list to start networking, connect with potential prospects in marketing companies in-person, and learn the latest and greatest strategies for any vertical of marketing that you can imagine.
Get your calendar ready, and happy conference planning!