{"id":5297,"date":"2020-01-16T17:11:23","date_gmt":"2020-01-16T17:11:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alphametic.com\/?p=5297"},"modified":"2020-04-09T20:59:25","modified_gmt":"2020-04-09T20:59:25","slug":"digital-marketing-conferences-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alphametic.com\/digital-marketing-conferences-2020","title":{"rendered":"Best Digital Marketing Conferences to Attend in 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alphametic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/alphametic-Mconfren-1080x1080-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5299\" src=\"https:\/\/alphametic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/alphametic-Mconfren-1080x1080-1-300x300.png\" alt=\"best digital marketing conferences 2020\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/alphametic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/alphametic-Mconfren-1080x1080-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/alphametic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/alphametic-Mconfren-1080x1080-1-1030x1030.png 1030w, https:\/\/alphametic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/alphametic-Mconfren-1080x1080-1-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/alphametic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/alphametic-Mconfren-1080x1080-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/alphametic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/alphametic-Mconfren-1080x1080-1-36x36.png 36w, https:\/\/alphametic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/alphametic-Mconfren-1080x1080-1-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/alphametic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/alphametic-Mconfren-1080x1080-1-705x705.png 705w, https:\/\/alphametic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/alphametic-Mconfren-1080x1080-1-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/alphametic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/alphametic-Mconfren-1080x1080-1-450x450.png 450w, https:\/\/alphametic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/alphametic-Mconfren-1080x1080-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re a digital marketer who likes to stay ahead of the curve. Reading articles and watching videos on marketing trends is great, but nothing compares to the learning and networking opportunities at digital marketing conferences.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital marketing conferences and events are the best way to connect with other marketers, expand your marketing repertoire and be the first to hear what industry thought leaders have to say.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily, there are tons of niche and general digital marketing conferences scheduled for 2020. Here are the best ones to convince your boss to let you attend, covering every digital marketing discipline from SEO and conversion optimization to social media and lead generation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalsummit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital Summit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Best all-around digital marketing conference<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22 cities across the US<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Ticket price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$245 (Conference Pass) &#8211; $995 (Platinum Pass)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital Summit is one of the most valuable digital marketing conferences that you can attend. Usually spread across two or three days, Digital Summits are jam-packed with sessions and workshops that will give you actionable takeaways to apply to your 2020 marketing strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each Summit features brilliant speakers (ehem, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalsummit.com\/speaker\/matthew-capala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not to brag<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and leading brands that share their insights on the latest digital marketing trends and strategies. Plenty of receptions, break-out sessions, and meet and greets mean tons of opportunities to meet your next client, vendor, or mentor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital Summit sessions cover all the major digital marketing disciplines, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UX &amp; Design<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strategy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>See a video from last year&#8217;s Digital Summit in Tampa!<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Matthew Capala: Digital Marketing and SEO Speaker\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BJ5rFmMRgnY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/internetsummit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internet Summit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Best conference for digital marketing channel strategy and trends<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Date: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">November 17- 19, 2020<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raleigh, NC<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Ticket price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$245 &#8211; $995<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internet Summit is Digital Summit\u2019s flagship event, offering more speakers and sessions than the Digital Summit events. Whereas Digital Summit happens in over 22 cities over the course of several months, Internet Summit gathers once in Raleigh, NC. That being said, both events cover the same spectrum of Digital Marketing disciplines &#8211; SEO, UX, Content, Design, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inbound.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inbound<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Best conference for lead generation and automation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Date: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">August 18- 21, 2020<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Location: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boston, MA<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Ticket price: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$49 &#8211; $1,299<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a conference where you can learn about lead generation and also be in the same room as Janelle Mon\u00e1e, then Inbound is for you. The 4-day inbound marketing conference is filled with A-list keynote speakers, over 250 educational sessions, and a big focus on community building.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inbound takes a holistic approach to marketing, taking a step back and shining a light on how we can approach marketing, sales, and customer success differently. With entertainment features including happy hours, parties, and food truck lunches, you won\u2019t feel like you\u2019re in a stuffy marketing conference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re a product manager, creative marketer, or start-up founder, Inbound can help open your mind to innovative marketing tactics that you can bring back to the team.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.contentmarketingworld.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content Marketing World<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Best conference for content marketing<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Date<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: October 13-16, 2020<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Cleveland, OH<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Ticket price<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $599 &#8211; $2,599<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve heard it: content is king. Crucial for both SEO or user experience, compelling content can be the difference between customers engaging vs. looking somewhere else.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your content marketing strategy needs a revamp, or you just want to get new ideas for your 2020 content marketing plan, then Content Marketing World is the conference you need to sign up for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founded by Content Marketing Institute (CMI), Content Marketing World is the biggest content marketing-focused conference in the world. Apart from workshops and sessions that cover content marketing fundamentals such as strategy and development, you also have the option to attend sessions on unique topics such as \u201cmillennial marketing\u201d and \u201cstorytelling strategies.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The conference also features industry-specific content marketing forums, such as financial services and travel and tourism.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The four-day event also includes plenty of breaks and networking sessions so you can connect and exchange ideas with other content marketers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.socialmediaexaminer.com\/smmworld\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Media Marketing World<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Best conference for social media<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Date<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: March 1- 3, 2020<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: San Diego, CA<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Ticket price<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $447 &#8211; 1,247<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of all the marketing disciplines, social media is by far the fastest-moving. You want to make sure that you keep up with the latest trends so that your social media presence keeps your audience engaged, while also building trust and spreading awareness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter Social Media Marketing World: Social Media Examiner\u2019s annual conference for social media marketers, gurus, and aficionados. Get the latest social media insights, tips and strategies from experts in every platform and field.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The conference\u2019s 16 tracks cover everything from specific social media features (such as Facebook ads and Messenger bots) to special skills (such as analytics and video creation). You\u2019ll be sure to leave the conference with the knowledge and connections you need to boost your social media ROI tenfold.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/trafficandconversionsummit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traffic and Conversion Summit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Best conference for conversion optimization<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Date<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: March 31- April 2, 2020<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: San Diego, CA<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Ticket price<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $1,295 (early bird) &#8211; $3,295<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pretty Instagram feed is great, but leadership is most concerned with digital marketing ROI. The two magic words during a marketing board meeting: traffic and conversions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Traffic and Conversions Summit gets to the heart of digital marketing, teaching over 10,000 attendees how to implement conversion strategies that justifies their marketing budget.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Niche sessions include Digital Retailers (eCommerce), Agencies, Growth Hackers, Content Marketers and Conversational Marketers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This conference will equip you with the tools and ideas you need to get more leads and conversions through exceptional digital marketing, so you can lead that board meeting with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/moz.com\/mozcon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MozCon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Best conference for SEO (if you like the geeky stuff)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Date<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: July 6- 8, 2020<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Seattle, WA<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Ticket price<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $999- $1,499 (early bird)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a new <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/alphametic.com\/google-june-core-2019-diversity-update\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Algorithm Update<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> coming out every few months, it can be tough to keep up with SEO best practices. For years, Moz has been a leading source for the latest SEO tips and strategies. Now, they have a conference that brings together all the experts in digital marketing and SEO for three days of learning and networking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MozCon is the best marketing conference out there if you want to dive deep into SEO. While other digital marketing disciplines are covered, the workshops and sessions focus on SEO. This includes high-level SEO best practices, as well as technical topics like backlink strategy and keyword tracking.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/mpb2b.marketingprofs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MarketingProfs B2B Forum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Best Conference for B2B Marketers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Date<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: November 3 &#8211; 6, 2020<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: San Francisco, CA<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Ticket price<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $1,095- $1,995 (early bird)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you own or work for a B2B enterprise, you know full well that marketing to businesses takes a completely different approach than marketing to consumers. B2B products and services have a much longer sales cycle than B2C brands, requiring extensive relationship and trust building before a conversion is made.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to learn the latest B2B marketing strategies and insights, then B2B Forum is a must-attend. Held by leading marketing training company MarketingProfs, B2B Forum is the leading conference for B2B marketing professionals. Dozens of workshops cover every aspect of B2B online marketing, including B2B lead generation, email marketing, social media marketing, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I spoke at the conference last year in DC, and always make an effort to engage with attendees during break-out sessions and receptions. Hope to see you there this year!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Announcing soon: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jmcbrands.com\/2019-adapted-digital-media-summit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AdApted Digital Media Summit<\/span><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><b>Date<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: TBA<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Cleveland, OH<\/span><br \/>\n<b>Ticket price<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: TBA<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last year, I shared a stage with some of the brightest minds in digital marketing at AdApted Digital Media Summit, including Carlos Gil, the author of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The End of Marketing<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Hosted by JMC Brands, AdApted Digital Media Summit is a three day conference packed with speakers ranging across every digital marketing focus, from SEO to social media. The dates for the 2020 conference haven\u2019t been announced yet, so we\u2019ll be sure to send an update when tickets go on sale!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have I missed any events? Let me know if there are any worthy marketing conferences that you think should be included in this list!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019re a digital marketer who likes to stay ahead of the curve. Reading articles and watching videos on marketing trends is great, but nothing compares to the learning and networking opportunities at digital marketing conferences. 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