The 10 Must-Attend Marketing Conferences in 2019

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Why and How Attend Marketing Conferences?
– SMX Munich
– SMX LONDON
– Data Driven Business London
– Affiliate Summit East 2019
– MARKETING FESTIVAL 2019
– BrightonSEO
– Brand Marketing Summit Europe
– B2B MARKETING EXPO
– SearchLove
– Savage Marketing
– Podcast Movement
– Email Innovation Summit
– INBOUND 2019
Which Marketing Conference Will You Attend?

Why and How Attend Marketing Conferences?

Attending marketing conferences should be on the to-do list of every marketer, marketing team or even a person who is interested in marketing news, tools, and latest trends. It is a fantastic way to develop your marketing skills and knowledge.

As studies, books, and courses help people gain wisdom on various topics, so do conferences. Attending them has many advantages:

you can learn new things,
you can learn how experts work,
during conferences people share their stories – you can get inspired and motivated,
if you’re working on developing your own brand or business, you can consult your ideas,
it’s a great occasion for networking and making new friends.

Marketing conferences are worth investing your time and money and they should become a fixed component of your annual schedule.

There are so many conferences that it may be difficult to choose from all of them. That’s why we prepared a list of 10 best marketing conferences to attend in 2019. Write all these dates in your calendar and make sure to enroll on them to stay on top of marketing news!

SMX Munich

Germany’s largest conference for search marketing

SMX is the only conference series entirely devoted to search marketing and how search fits into the marketing mix. The producers of SMX are not an agency or tool provider but a neutral editorial team. You will find no generic marketing blah but cutting edge tactics and strategies from top experts from all over the world. Attend SMX Munich for a deep dive into SEO and SEM tactics that tackle the search marketing challenges you’re confronting and inspire you with new ideas. It’s a marketing conference you must attend!

SMX Munich is produced by Rising Media Ltd. and Search Engine Land, the world-renowned search marketing industry publication founded by Internet veterans Danny Sullivan and Chris Sherman. The SMX Munich editorial team ensures that there is no generic marketing bla bla, but cutting edge tactics and strategies by top experts from all over the world.

Search Engine Land has for over 12 years illuminated the topics of the day around search marketing and seo, is in dialogue with the most important and influential decision makers of the industry and helps prominent search players, like Google, bing and Yandex, keep their fingers on the pulse of the industry

When: April 2-3, 2019

Where: ICM – International Congress Center Munich, Germany

Price: Prices vary from €240 to €2359. See this link for full price list.

Keynote Speakers: Rand Fishkin (SparkToro founder), Mike King (Founder and Digital Marketing Consultant at iPullRank), Purna Virji (Senior Engagement Manager at Microsoft), John Müller (Webmaster Trends Analyst at Google), Alexander Holl (CEO of 121WATT)

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SMX LONDON

When: 21 & 22 May, 2019
Where: etc.venues, 155 Bishopsgate

Price:

Super Early Bird (ending February 8) – £995
Early Bird (ending April 12) – £1.195
On-Site – £1.395

Data Driven Business London

Limitless Online Marketing & Analytics Knowledge: four conferences, more than 60 speakers, six tracks, book one or all four!

For two days, Data Driven Business will cover the latest developments in Online Marketing Analytics, the Optimization of Customer Journeys, Email Marketing and the use of Predictive Analytics. You will be provided with realizable content instead of buzzwords, 100% tool- & service neutrality and the best networking opportunities with national and international experts. Inspiring keynotes as well as actionable tactics on specific topics in the sessions. Create your very own program from over 60 sessions in order to get the best out of your time at Data Driven Business London!

When: 16-17 October 2019

Where: London

Price: Prices vary from £ 395.00 up to £ 1,645.00

Keynote Speakers: Rand Fishkin – Founder at SparkToro, Jono Alderson – Mad Scientist (YOAST), Orlina Miller – Marketing Manager Europe (TikTok), Brian Clifton – Author & CEO (Advanced Web Metrics), Mark Belvedere – Head of Global Data Science – Payments (Uber), Tomas Nadrchal – Email Channel Manager (Avast), and more.

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Affiliate Summit East 2019

At this event, thousands of digital marketers will gather at the New York Marriott Marquis for the performance marketing industry’s premier global event, Affiliate Summit East 2019 (#ASE19).

These decision makers are comprised of online publishers, influencers, media owners, traffic sources, advertisers, global brands, networks, technology firms, agencies, and other solution providers. There is no substitute for being here, demonstrating your solutions and building face-to-face relationships.

When: 11-13 August, 2019

Where: New York, New York Marriott Marquis

Price:

AFFILIATE – free
NETWORKING – $449
NETWORKING PLUS – $549
VIP – $849

Keynote Speakers: You can find the full list here

MARKETING FESTIVAL 2019

A world-class marketing conference

Marketing Festival is a conference for all types of marketers who want to get shocked, surprised, and verify their knowledge of marketing. You can exepct great catering, parties, networking with thousand of marketers, video recordings not to forget anything, training, and a fantastic atmosphere. Hurry up to get your tickets. You may still be lucky to get yours!

When: 20th-22nd March 2019

Where: Prague Congress Centre

Price: €280 (excluding VAT)

Keynote Speakers: Dan Ariely (professor of psychology and behavioral economics), Mark Ritson (marketing professor), Christopher Wylie (data expert and whistleblower), Wil Reynolds (Founder of Seer Interactive), Samuel Scott (Tech contrarian and columnist), and others.

BrightonSEO

BrightonSEO is a fantastic marketing conference for people who want to know everything about SEO. It is a huge, twice-yearly search marketing conference and training event. Tickets sold out fast as the event is very popular so make sure to book yours!

When: BrightonSEO 2019: 11th & 12th April | 12th & 13th September
BrightonSEO 2020: 16th & 17th April | 1st & 2nd October

Where: Brighton, United Kingdom

Price: From Free to £600 + VAT

Keynote Speakers: Some of the speakers include Rand Fishkin (SparkToro founder), Emily Grossman (Skyscanner), Svetlana Stankovic (Searchmetrics). See the full list here.

Brand Marketing Summit Europe

The event brings together around 120-150 senior marketers from the worlds biggest brands to discuss how the future of marketing is personal. Be a part of the movement to understand the customers journey at this year’s Brand Marketing Summit Europe with 120+ attendees across marketing, digital and social media discussing marketing strategies and how to stand out from the competition. The show have been run in the US with great success.

When: 25th and 26th June 2019

Where: London

Price: between £1095-£2195 depending on type of pass

Keynote Speakers: Margaret Franco – Senior Vice President Europe, Middle East and Africa, Dell, Stefan Schafer – Vice President Cloud Marketing and Partnering, Huawei Technologies, Andrea D’Aloia – Brand Director EMEA, Burger King, Ryan Batty – Senior Marketing Director for EMEA and LATAM, LinkedIn, and others

B2B MARKETING EXPO

B2B Marketing Expo is an interactive exhibition and conference designed specifically for the marketing sector. You can expect to find high-quality exhibitors alongside a conference showcasing some of the world’s most influential figures in marketing.

This marketing conference is definitely worth attending. We already booked our tickets, have you?

When: 27 & 28 March 2019

Where: London, United Kingdom

Price: Tickets for B2B Marketing Expo are FREE

Keynote Speakers: Speakers from 2018 included: Jason Miller (Global Content Marketing Leader at LinkedIn), Raja Saggi (Head of Marketing at Google), (Andrea Muttoni Technical Evangelist, Alexa Skills Kit Amazon Alexa), Emma Knox (Senior Manager, Funnel Marketing at HubSpot), and any others. See the full list here.

SearchLove

A two-day event, SearchLove brings together some of the world’s leading thinkers in online marketing. Get up to speed on the latest in search, analytics, content creation, optimizing your website, paid promotions and more.

When and where: 4-5 March 2019 San Diego | 10-11 June 2019 Boston

Price: From $999 to $1299

Keynote Speakers: Some of the previous keynote speakers include Rand Fishkin (SparkToro), Wil Reynolds (SEER Interactive), Purna Virji (Microsoft), Matthew Barby (Hubspot).

Savage Marketing

WHERE THE MIGHTIEST B2C MARKETERS UNITE

Unleash your marketing superpowers at Savage Marketing 2019 – a place to learn, share, and network. This is not your average marketing event. It’s where the mightiest marketers and digital leaders come together to exchange their most daring ideas on customer journey, data-driven strategies, storytelling, engaging immersive content, and mobile advertising.

When: 12-13 June 2019

Where: Meervaart Theatre, Amsterdam

Price: From €200 to €1000

Keynote Speakers: Eva Wimmers (President, Huawei Honor Europe), Antje Hundhausen, (VP Brand Experience, Deutsche Telekom), Rik Strubel (Global Vice President Axe, Unilever), Janine Horsefall (Head of Marketing, BBC Online), Marcus Casey (VP Digital Business & Customer Experience, BMW).

Podcast Movement

Podcasting is a very popular form of marketing these days. Podcast Movement is THE ultimate gathering spot for anyone interested in or involved with podcasting and the podcast industry. The goal of Podcast Movement is to bring together and educate active and aspiring podcasters, and to grow the podcast community and industry as a whole. They do this through educational and informative breakout sessions and panels spread across six tracks, enlightening and encouraging keynote presentations, and fun networking events and parties. With over 3,000 attendees joining them over the last five years from nearly 30 different countries (and growing), they continue the mission of Podcast Movement for many years to come.

This is a must-attend marketing conference for all people who work in the world of podcasts!

When: August 13-16, 2019

Where: Orlando, FL

Price: $240.79 – $502.79

Keynote Speakers: Eric Cieslewicz, Jerri Williams, Paula Szuchman, and more. See the full list here.

Email Innovation Summit

The Email Innovations Summit is designed to make you the smartest person in the room. From the latest advancements in acquisition techniques to going beyond responsive design, the Innovations Summit will explore, educate, and discuss the cutting edge of email marketing trends. Educate yourself on the latest strategies that will drive tomorrow’s results, including the latest trends in data driven subject lines to drive increased engagement.

When: June 18-19, 2019

Where: Las Vegas, NV

Keynote Speakers: Previous speakers include Morgan Stewart (Co-Founder and CEO of Trendline Interactive), Jonathan Chinchilla (UX Engineer | Email Developer at Google), Anita Taylor (Senior Product Marketing Manager at Stack Overflow). See the full list.

INBOUND 2019

INBOUND an annual event and year-round media platform aiming at inspiring and educating hundreds of thousands of people so that they—and their businesses—can grow better. If you’re aiming at delivering the product which will make your customers happy, it’s the right marketing conference to go to. INBOUND is hosted by HubSpot.

When: September 3-6, 2019

Where: Boston, MA

Price: From $299 to $1,399

Keynote Speakers: Some of the keynote speakers include Scott Harrison, Gary Vaynerchuk, Brian Halligan and Dharmesh Shan.

Which Marketing Conference Will You Attend?

The list of marketing conferences could go on and on because they happen almost every day over the entire world. But since it’s impossible to attend them all, you should choose the ones that you think will address your questions and doubts related to marketing.

The list presented by us highlights some of the most important marketing conferences but you can go for those not listed here. What did we skip? Maybe you would add some more events? Or maybe you were part of some. Let us know, we can’t wait to know your opinion!