30 Best Digital Marketing Conferences 2022 (Virtual & In-Person)

There are many ways to learn about digital marketing, but attending conferences is the best one. 

Why?

There is a great quote by Benjamin Franklin, “Tell me and I forget, teach me, and I may remember, involve me, and I will learn.” That’s exactly what a conference is about – it involves you in the process of learning through interactive sessions, debates, and discussion boards. 

This year, there will be many digital marketing events, both online and offline. We’ve put together a list of thirty conferences you absolutely have to check out if you’re looking to gain knowledge and improve skills. 

These are some of the best digital marketing conferences we’re going to have a closer look at in this post:

• Digital Olympus Online Edition
• Martech Summit
• MozCon
• Brighton SEO
• INBOUND
• DMWF Global

To help you navigate all these events, we’ve prepared a handy printable calendar:

Now, let’s take a closer look at what each conference has to offer.

1. Digital Olympus Online Edition

Digital Olympus Online Edition is a virtual event uniting professionals from various fields of digital marketing. Speaker lineup includes experts from such renowned companies as Kalicube, SEMrush, Orainti, MINUTTIA, and many others.

The main focus of this conference is to help the attendees learn the latest trends in SEO, digital PR, and other digital marketing strategies. A lot of attention goes to link building as well since Digital Olympus is an agency providing link building services. Apart from that, all speeches prepared by speakers are based on case studies and focus on sharing practical knowledge. 

What’s the best part about this event?

You also get to grow your network, no matter what industry you’re coming from. The conference also doesn’t concentrate solely on B2B companies. Some speakers will bring in valuable insights for ecommerce businesses.

Dates: 29 April 2022

Who is it for: everyone who wants to learn the latest trends in digital marketing (specifically SEO, digital PR, and link building) and grow their network. 

Now, let’s move on to the next event on our list.

2. LeadsCon

Companies invest thousands of dollars in lead generation to increase their customer base, reduce churn, and improve relationships with clients. Besides, knowing the latest lead and demand gen trends can help you outcompete your rivals. LeadsCon, Las Vegas, is the place where you can learn all that and more.

The speeches prepared by the speakers cover all kinds of topics related to lead generation, including customer acquisition strategies that work in any market, client retention, improving customer experience, and lead gen automation. 

However, the best part of this conference is the discussion boards, during which the participants get together with the speakers to discuss case studies and use cases from real companies. 

Dates: 21-23 March 2022

Who is it for: business owners who want to level up their lead generation game and learn new customer acquisition and retention strategies. 

Wondering if there’s a similar conference taking place in Europe? Then the next one is definitely worth your attention. 

3. e-Marketing Paris

E-Marketing Paris is a digital marketing conference bringing together experts specializing in email marketing, CSR, marketing and PR for agencies, data analytics, and online sales.

However, e-Marketing Paris is not a typical digital marketing conference. It is a three-day event that gives participants access to presentations from speakers such as Rachel Marouani from Make-Up Forever and Frank Desvignes from AXA, plenary conferences, and workshops on SEO, marketing automation, employee advocacy, and ecommerce. 

Every attendee can also visit e-Marketing Paris Exhibition – a unique event where global businesses present their services and share success stories. You can get a chance to speak to representatives from Adobe, Cision, DepositPhotos, La Poste, TrustPilot, and many others. It’s an excellent opportunity to grow your network and find new partners. 

Dates: 29-31 March 2022

Who is it for: entrepreneurs, business, and agency owners interested in scaling up their digital marketing strategies through networking and building partnerships. 

Let’s take a look at another conference taking place in Europe this spring. 

4. Digital Marketing Europe

This is a full-scale digital marketing conference helping participants gain industry-specific knowledge. The speaker lineup is also quite impressive – you get to meet Sarah Sal from Hootuiste, Jason Bernard from Calicube (he also speaks at Digital Olympus Online Edition), Stephanie Gutnik from Yahoo Canada, and many others.

Which topics will the speakers cover?

The list is quite extensive:

• Branding
• Social media
• Mobile marketing
• Online advertising
• SEO
• Marketing automation
• UX
• Content marketing
• Affiliate marketing
• Email marketing
• Data and analytics

That’s why you’ll need to build a personalized agenda to make sure you attend the workshops, discussion boards, presentations, and talks you’re really interested in. 

Dates: 29-31 March 2022

Who is it for: any industry professionals, from newbies to experts, who want to gain profound knowledge in digital marketing and first-hand from global experts. 

Let’s see what’s next on our list.

5. Brighton SEO

Brighton SEO is a set of events, both online and offline, targeting search marketers, helping them connect and share experience and industry insights. This conference is quite popular among SEO professionals.

So, which events within the Brighton SEO conference do you get to attend?

• In-depth SEO training course – one-day workshop for those who want to learn hands-on search engine optimization and analytics. 
• Brighton SEO Marketing Conference – a three-day conference for everyone willing to expand their knowledge in SEO. 
• Affiliate Huddle – a free one-day informal conference for affiliate marketers who want to grow their network. 
• Brighton SEO Fringes – event covering the topics of analytics, PPC, social ads, and digital PR. 

If you’re unable to participate in the offline event, you can still watch it online and access the stream of all the talks. 

Dates: 6-8 April 2022. The online conference takes place on 21-22 April 2022. 

Who is it for: SEO professionals looking to expand their knowledge and approach work more efficiently. 

Let’s see what the next event has in store.

6. DigiMarCon East

For those who miss the pre-pandemic times, in-person events and real-life networking, this conference is a perfect opportunity to get together with other digital marketing industry professionals. DigiMarCon East is a two-day conference and exhibition taking place in New York City.

The conference will unite speakers and experts who will deliver keynote speeches, hold strategy sessions, cover case studies and lead discussions on the following topics:

• Account-based marketing
• Behavioral & Neuromarketing
• Content marketing
• Conversion rate optimization
• Data science in digital marketing
• Email marketing 
• Paid search and online advertising
• PR & Cause marketing
• Influencer marketing
• SEO
• Podcast marketing
• Viral marketing 
• Web analytics

The conference’s agenda has been created by marketers for marketers, focusing on what really matters in the industry right now. Also, if you can’t attend the event in New York, you can catch it on the international arena in Chicago, Sydney, London, Miami, Dubai, and many other cities around the world. 

Dates: 21 & 22 April 2022

Who is it for: senior marketers, branders, entrepreneurs, business owners, and marketing executives who want to expand their knowledge and share insights on the current trends in digital marketing. 

Now, let’s hover over to the next conference and see what it has to offer. 

7. The MarTech Summit

If you’re interested in events focusing on the blend of marketing and technology, then the MarTech Summit is just the right opportunity for you. The conference will take place in Singapore at the end of April.

What makes this event different from the ones we’ve covered so far?

It concentrates more on teaching you how to deliver a high-quality customer experience through marketing technology. Keynote speakers all come from renowned companies like Adobe, Asana, Impact, Coca-Cola, and Brandwatch. You will also have the chance to hear the Chief Marketing and Communications Director from WWF. 

All activities within this conference aim to help the participants learn more about UX, brand loyalty and retention, ecommerce marketing, content marketing and storytelling, SEO, and SEM. 

Date: 27 & 28 April 2022

Who is it for: senior leadership, such as CMOs, high-level managers, and directors looking to improve their digital marketing strategies and find new partnerships. 

What to expect from the next event on our list? Keep reading to find out.

8. B2B Summit North America

Organized by Forrester, one of the top research and advisory agencies, the B2B Summit North America conference, which will take place in Austin, will unite top experts to talk about B2B marketing. So, if you’re coming from a B2B business or are interested in digital marketing for SaaS, this event is for you.

It’s worth mentioning that this is a hybrid event, meaning that you can join it personally or online from anywhere in the world. 

What will you learn?

First and foremost, this conference is dedicated to teaching you as much as possible about the current trends in B2B customer experience. So, workshops, keynotes, and other activities will cover everything, from different digital marketing strategies to data analysis. It’s also your chance to obtain one of Forrester’s marketing certifications. 

Dates: 2-4 May 2022

Who is it for: B2B marketing and sales professionals looking for new opportunities to improve their approach to digital marketing. 

How about the social media marketing world? Is there a conference just for that? Yes, take a look at the next one on our list!

9. Social Media Strategies Summit: Public Agencies & Government

If you’re running a government agency or doing digital marketing for an NGO, this event is perfect for you. The conference will last two days and include 15 sessions organized in a virtual format.

The purpose of this event is to help public and government agencies learn how to use social media to humanize their online presence. The activities will focus on helping the participants build meaningful relationships with social media followers and increase engagement in their online communities.

What makes this conference special?

The speaker line-up, for sure. It consists only of the representatives of different government agencies and NGOs. Their presentations will cover the practices that worked for them regarding social media, plus use cases and case studies that will help you build your own successful social media strategy. 

Dates: 9-12 May 2022

Who is it for: marketing professionals coming from public and government agencies as well as NGOs. 

Next comes one more social media marketing conference you might be interested in.

10. Social Media Strategies Summit: First Responders

This event is hosted together with the previous one but targets first responders and how they can leverage social media to reach out to broader audiences with their message.

However, the speaker line-up for this event is different. It includes representatives from sheriff’s offices, the National Bureau of Investigation, and the Metropolitan Police departments. Their speeches will cover the peculiarities of building a social media strategy for first responders and how to effectively increase their online presence. 

There’s also a networking opportunity involving the speakers, so make sure you don’t miss this event – it’s definitely one of a kind. 

Dates: 9-12 May 2022

Who is it for: EMTs, firefighters, paramedics, police officers, and all first responders doing marketing for their agencies. 

Let’s get to the next conference on our list. 

11. DigiMarCon Canada

Remember DigiMarCon East? DigiMarCon Canada is associated with it but will cover different topics. Let’s take a closer look at them.

This conference will unite speakers from renowned companies, such as Microsoft, Hootsuite, PayPal, Unilever, Google, SEMrush, etc., who will make the speeches on:

• The future of web marketing
• Content marketing and storytelling
• Ensuring customer privacy
• Copywriting
• Developing a search strategy
• Viral marketing

Mike Hines, the Head of Partner Success at Amazon, will also share the case study covering Amazon’s experience with reward campaigns. You obviously can’t miss this opportunity! 

Dates: 12 & 13 May 2022

Who is it for: entrepreneurs, branding specialists, executives, senior marketers, and all other professionals wanting to extend their knowledge of digital marketing. 

What has the next event on our list got in store? 

12. inOrbit

If you’re interested in a conference that suits beginners in digital marketing, this is your best bet. inOrbit will take place in Slovenia this year and bring together over 30 speakers who will hold sessions on marketing, e-commerce, B2B, etc.

The best part about this event is the set of workshops scheduled one day before the event starts. Held by the top experts, these workshops will help you gain practical skills on:

• Technical SEO
• Agency growth
• Influencer marketing
• UX for SEO and marketing

Access to these events is purchased separately, but you can pick the ones that hold the most value to your business. The conference itself will also include sessions where you can gain skills and knowledge on how to scale your business. 

Dates: 17 & 18 May 2022

Who is it for: both beginners and experts in digital marketing who want to increase the ROI of their funnels and improve the performance of marketing campaigns. 

Let’s keep reading to learn what the next conference can bring to the table. 

13. Gartner Marketing Symposium

Gartner is a well-known research and consulting company; you’ve probably read its reports and case studies at least once if you’re coming from the digital marketing community. This year, Gartner puts together a three-day symposium for all marketing professionals seeking to gain profound knowledge and insights.

The main peculiarity of this event is the focus on giving strategic information based on Gartner’s own in-depth research of cases from different companies throughout the world. The agency also organizes an all-inclusive program for CMOs within the conference agenda to help them grow their network. 

Topics covered during this event will include:

• Leadership in marketing
• Marketing data and analytics
• Customer experience
• Multichannel marketing
• Martech
• Commercial strategy

You can also take part in an exhibition showcasing the leading marketing technology innovations from big companies and startups, which you can later employ to accelerate your digital marketing success. 

Dates: 23-25 May 2022

Who is it for: marketing managers and CMOs who are looking for networking opportunities – this conference will include several interactive sessions and thought leadership presentations. 

What about conferences focusing on consumer-brand relationships? The next one on our list covers exactly that!

14. Strategic Marketing

The goal of every marketer is to develop a personalized customer experience that would improve customer satisfaction and loyalty. If you are also interested in this but lack the necessary skills, the Strategic Marketing conference is what you need to level up your knowledge. By the way, it will take place in San Diego, California, and is organized by Reuters.

What will you learn at this event?

• How to create a purpose-driven and data-backed customer experience
• Incorporating innovative UX techniques
• Managing customer feedback
• Finding partnerships that will level up consumer-brand relationships
• How to cultivate trust
• How to market your product to younger generations

At this conference, you’ll get a chance to meet such prominent figures in digital marketing as Karen Walker from Intel, Holly Hynes from Wells Fargo, David Tinson from EA, and Courtney Carlson from Walmart. 

Dates: 1 & 2 June 2022

Who is it for: marketing executives who want to facilitate more meaningful relationships with customers. 

Are you interested in events covering digital marketing for ecommerce? Then the next one is definitely for you! 

15. eTail Asia

If you own an online business and want to power up your online marketing game, you should attend the eTail Asia event. The conference will unite well-known retailers from Asia to help you gain knowledge from their experience first-hand.

The speakers taking part in this event will cover the following topics:

• Technology trends in retail and how to incorporate them
• How to leverage marketing automation to drive sales
• How to capitalize on hybrid retail opportunities
• Scaling personalization to drive sales
• Optimizing your ecommerce website
• How to ensure the growth of your business in the current economic climate

All keynote speeches, seminars, and networking sessions will involve real case studies and use cases from renowned companies operating in the global arena. 

Dates: 7-9 June 2022

Who is it for: ecommerce business owners and entrepreneurs looking for growth opportunities. 

Let’s return to the world of social media and look at another conference that’s definitely worth your attention.

16. Social Media & Influencer Strategies Summit

This event is for those who want to learn more about social media and how to incorporate influencers into their digital marketing game. The Social Media & Influencer Strategies Summit will take place online, so you can join it from anywhere in the world.

Experts like Katie Boydston from Hewlett Packard, Marie Lewis from Sony Pictures Entertainment, Glenn Woods from Hulu, and many others have already prepared their keynote speeches to help you gain profound knowledge on the following topics:

• Taking creative risks to boost social media presence
• Tips and trends in creating Instagram content
• How to build successful influencer campaigns
• How to create compliant partnerships with influencers
• Using UGC and storytelling in social media marketing

The conference will also cover the topics of achieving well-being and avoiding burnout in social media marketers, which is as important as being able to develop a top-notch strategy. 

Dates: 7-10 June 2022

Who is it for: social media managers looking to build stronger online communities. 

It’s time for the next conference on our list, so let’s get right to it. 

17. Growth Marketing Summit

Over the past few years, you might have noticed a growing interest in growth marketing and growth hacking, which basically involve the mix of tech and automation, marketing and psychology, data mining, and analytics. If you want to learn more about how growth marketing operates, make sure to attend this digital summit.

So, which growth marketing topics will this conference include?

Here are some that might interest you:

• Behavioral design and digital growth
• How to leverage customer feedback
• A/B testing case studies
• Using emotional triggers to drive conversions
• How to leverage copywriting to increase conversions
• Using data to predict user behaviors

The speaker lineup includes experts specializing in conversion optimization, design, and paid content marketing. The presentations will be held in the format of TED talks, followed by networking sessions where you can ask speakers some questions. 

Dates: 15 June 2022

Who is it for: marketing professionals interested in leveling up their knowledge of growth hacking. 

Let’s get to the next conference on our list.

18. Marketing Analytics Summit

If you feel like improving your marketing analytics skills, then you definitely need to add this event to your calendar. The Marketing Analytics Summit unites experts specializing in marketing data and using it to accelerate growth.

Particularly, you will be able to gain skills in:

• Google Analytics
• Customer privacy
• Measuring data in cross-cultural international marketing
• Data transformation ecosystem
• Building a data science portfolio
• Customer journey insights
• Analyzing account-based marketing data
• A/B testing

The best part about this summit is the one-to-one mentorship sessions with one of the conference’s top speakers Jim Sterne. He is the founder of this summit and a co-founder of the Digital Analytics Association.

Dates: 20-23 June 2022

Who is it for: marketing professionals eager to improve their analytics skills. 

Let’s jump to the next conference on our list.

19. Digital Marketing World Forum

This event is for those interested in learning more about the challenges of digital marketing. The Digital Marketing World Forum will focus on digital marketing technologies, AI, VR, UX, CX, influencer marketing, analytics, etc.

As an attendee, you also have an opportunity to visit an exhibition organized by the sponsors of this event. Most of them, such as Connective3 and Social Native, are digital marketing agencies, so you’ll have a chance to learn tons of helpful case studies. 

Apart from that, 56% of the participants come from the executive wing, so it’s a great opportunity to grow your network and find new partnerships. 

Dates: 23 & 24 June 2022

Who it is for: marketers of any level interested in marketing innovation. 

Our next event is for social media marketers and anyone who wants to level up their marketing efforts. 

20. Social Media Summit

This is a one-day conference taking place in Brussels, focusing on the top social media marketing success cases of the year. So, naturally, it will include first-hand presentations from the companies that achieved success with their social media strategies.

In particular, we think you might be interested in hearing Alexandra Psalmon-Lelubre from TikTok speak on the company’s growth and successes in 2021. Martina Borroni from Vans will also be present there, so if you’re an ecommerce entrepreneur, you will definitely find her keynote speech valuable. 

The best part about this conference is the level of interactivity it provides. The event includes networking sessions where you can share your case and receive feedback from industry experts. 

Dates: 24 June 2022

Who is it for: social media marketing professionals eager to learn from the successes of the top companies worldwide. 

What does the next event have in store? Let’s find out. 

21. MozCon

SEO skills are indispensable for a digital marketer. However, if you decide to improve your knowledge of SEO, you should do that only with the help of experts, who will not just show you the theory but will also explain how to use it in practice. MozCon is the right place to look for such experts.

Here’s what this conference will cover:

• The latest trends in search engine optimization
• Mobile marketing
• Search marketing
• Technical SEO
• Local search

So, basically, this event encompasses the entire skillset you need to master SEO. Besides, networking sessions with speakers like Andy Crestodina from Orbit Media, Crystal Carter from Wix, and Pete Meyers from Moz, will give you an opportunity to ask questions and put your new knowledge to practice. 

Dates: 11-13 July 2022

Who is it for: SEOs and digital marketing specialists seeking to connect with other professionals from the industry and learn from their experience. 

What do we have next? 

22. Digital & Social Media Conference

Organized by ANA, this event invites everyone who wants to learn more about digital marketing and social media, in particular. It will be a three-day event led by the top speakers from companies such as Hershey, Mattel, and many others.

What does this event promise the attendees?

First of all, you will have access to sessions based on case studies from the above-mentioned companies. These sessions will be held by professionals in advertising and social media and involve active discussions, so it’s also an opportunity to grow your network. 

Dates: 18-20 July 2022

Who is it for: anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of digital marketing, online advertising, and social media. 

Now, let’s get back to the SEO events.

23. DeepSEO

The goal of this conference is to unite all people who want to learn more about SEO but also let them get as much information as possible from the keynote speeches and networking sessions. The agenda of this conference is built to give the attendees access to all masterclasses and presentations with no exceptions.

Most speakers have considerable experience in digital marketing and SEO, so their speeches will definitely bring strategic insights to the table. Their presentations will help you learn about:

• User experience
• Search retrieval
• Search intent
• Information architecture
• Branding and SEO

The best part about this event is that the topics it covers will be useful for SEO specialists of all levels, no matter if you’re a beginner or a pro. 

Dates: 23-26 August 2022

Who is it for: search engine optimization professionals and digital marketers who want to learn more about SEO. 

Let’s get to our next conference.

24. DigiMarCon UK

One more event version of DigiMarCon East on our list will take place in London. DigiMarCon UK is a conference and an exhibition for companies from around the world who want to find new partnerships and get their digital marketing skills to the next level. 

Basically, this event will cover the same topics as DigiMarCon East, namely:

• Social media marketing
• Influencer marketing
• SEO
• PR & link building
• Email marketing
• Data science
• Content marketing

These are just a few examples. The conference will also host an exhibition where you can book a booth and present your company’s use cases. This is a fantastic opportunity to find new partners. 

Dates: 1 & 2 September 2022

Who is it for: digital marketing professionals of all levels and industries looking to grow their network. 

What is our next event about? Let’s find out!

25. Vibe Martech Fest

If you’re into marketing technology and would like to adopt it to accelerate your marketing success, this conference will give you every opportunity to do so. It will unite over 1,5K marketing industry leaders and 40+ martech solution providers, so you can check their products in action right on the spot.

The conference will cover the key in-demand martech solutions, including:

• Customer data platforms
• Marketing analytics
• Social media and listening analytics
• Data unification, visualization, and presentation
• Marketing automation & CRM
• Artificial Intelligence and machine learning in personalization

The goal is to present the advantages of marketing technology and show you how to integrate it into your digital marketing strategy. 

Dates: 6 & 7 September 2022

Who is it for: everyone interested in adopting and integrating marketing technology. 

Let’s continue.

26. INBOUND

It’s not a secret that inbound marketing is more effective in terms of growth than outbound marketing. The stats prove this, showing that 82% of marketers confirm positive ROI from their inbound marketing strategies. The next conference on our list will teach you all about these strategies and how you can apply them to your business. It will take place in Boston in September.

So, what does this conference offer?

Powered by HubSpot, INBOUND unites digital marketing professionals and thought leaders from different industries, both B2B and B2C. The focus is on marketing, sales, customer success, and increasing revenue. So, it’s an all-in-one event for marketers who want to learn from top experts first-hand. 

Dates: 6-9 September 2022

Who is it for: marketers who want to learn from the experience of one of the biggest players in the digital marketing industry. 

Let’s get to our next event.

27. DigiMarCon Europe

One more version of the DigiMarCon East conference, DigiMarCon Europe, will take place in Amsterdam this fall, bringing together top speakers and marketing professionals who will share their experiences and unique insights.

The speaker lineup will include representatives from SEMrush, Hootsuite, Twitch, Amazon, Deloitte, and many other renowned companies. Most of them will also hold workshops and discussion boards. 

This conference is also an awesome opportunity to learn dozens of case studies. For instance, Sharon Geervliet from KLM Airlines will hold a session on how the company uses social media to build a strong online presence. You don’t want to miss that. 

Dates: 8 & 9 September 2022

Who is it for: every marketer who wants to learn first-hand from top companies. 

What’s next on our list?

28. Content Marketing World Conference & Expo

Content is the foundation of all marketing strategies. That’s why it is so important to be as informed as possible about the latest content marketing trends and connect with the right people. The Content Marketing World conference will give you both these opportunities. You can attend it in person in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

Here are some of the topics this conference will cover:

• Content development and distribution
• Content audit and analysis
• Developing a content strategy
• Content for social media
• Visual storytelling
• Copywriting
• Email marketing
• SEO and content marketing

So, basically, you get a full-stack learning course helping you gain practical skills. 

Dates: 13-16 September 2022

Who is it for: content marketing professionals of all levels seeking opportunities to get better at what they do. 

We have two more conferences on our list, let’s get to them.

29. LavaCon

This is another great content marketing event for anyone who wants to improve their strategies and learn more about the latest content technologies. It’s also an excellent opportunity to connect with peers.

What makes this event different from the previous one?

The focus of this conference is on helping businesses involve their entire workforce in producing high-quality content. Therefore, keynote speeches will not only focus on developing a content strategy but also on optimizing content logistics. 

You can also access this conference live. 

Dates: 23-26 October

Who is it for: professionals interested in growing their network and using martech to optimize content marketing workflows. 

Let’s hover over to the last conference. What does it have in store?

30. Digital Marketing World Forum Europe

The DMWF event will take place in Amsterdam this year and bring together the worldwide digital marketing community. The scale of topics this conference will cover include everything a digital marketer needs to know, from marketing automation to data analytics, content marketing, UX, and CX.

This four-day event will also unite exhibitors from several popular companies, including Pulsar and Netbase Quid, both of which are consumer intelligence platforms. So, the insights you’ll get from them will definitely come in handy in your own digital marketing strategy. 

If you’re unable to attend in person, there will also be an online version of this conference. 

Dates: 21 & 22 November 2022

Who is it for: marketing managers and executives interested in marketing innovations. 

Make sure to register for this event to save 60% off!

Over to You

And that’s a wrap! All of these conferences bring something valuable to the table, so every marketing specialist will find something useful by attending each of them. Also, signing up for a conference opens the door to awesome networking opportunities and new partnerships, so don’t miss your chance!

Don’t know which conference to start with? Sign up for Digital Olympus Online Edition – you can attend it from anywhere in the world!