Advertising is a rapidly changing field thanks to recent developments with digital ads. From video ad content, to sponsored posts, and using social media influencers to reach target audeinces, advertising is changing fast.
This begs the question: what will be the next shift, and when? How can advertisers see this trends coming? Perhaps one of the best ways to anticipate ad trends is by attending influential advertising conferences and events. To streamline your search for great advertising events to attend, we've detailed the top 75 advertising conferences you should consider, and we're adding to this list every few weeks!
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July 2016 Conferences
Event Name
Location
Description
Start Date
Ticket Price
Digital Publishing Innovation Summit
New York, NY
This New York based conference highlights the the modernization of media and major trends of digital publishing.
July 13, 2016
$400-1,995
OMMA Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Learn all about "humanizing the great ad machine" at this technology driven digital advertising event.
July 19, 2016
$80-$1600
2016 ANA Digital & Social Media Conference Presented by Meredith
Colorado Springs, CO
The sixth installment of ANA Digital and Social Media will highlight social media, native advertising, and many more imperative topics in the world of advertising.
July 20, 2016
$1,095-$1,295
Digital Summit Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN
This fast paced weekend features biggest companies in advertising and tech. Learn all about digital strategies, content marketing, startups and more!
July 25, 2016
$245-$545
The Email Design Conference - London
London, U.K.
This is the London installment of the Email Design Conference: Bringing the email community together, The Email Design Conference connects peers to celebrate their craft, and nurture their future markets in this informative installation.
July 26, 2016
£800-£1280
Forgotten After Fifty
Sydney, Australia
This highly specialized one day event focuses over the 50+ demographic. They look to answer this question: Why is there so little advertising for the growing, influential 50+ demographic?
July 27, 2016
A$81-A$978
Affiliate Summit East
New York, NY
This combined trade show and conference offers an area packed with vendors, tech providers and more with an estimated attendance of 5500+.
July 31, 2016
$99-$1249
August 2016 Conferences
Event Name
Location
Description
Start Date
Ticket Price
ClickZLive Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
ClickZLive provides attendees with the opportunity to learn about digital marketing, from strategy to execution.
August 2, 2016
$595-$900
Content Jam
Chicago, IL
Content Jam delves into content strategy, promotion, conversion and analytics in a fun and innovative environment.
August 3, 2016
$99-$699
The Email Design Conference - Boston
Boston, MA
This is the Boston installment of the Email Design conference: Bringing the email community together, The Email Design Conference connects peers to celebrate their craft, and nurture their future markets in this informative installation.
August 15, 2016
$695-$1395
Social Media Strategies Summit -Dallas
Dallas, TX
Looking to get ahead with social media? This is the conference for you! Experience the forefront of the industry, learning about compelling content, storytelling and more!
August 17, 2016
$399-$1099
Social Fresh
Orlando, FL
This 4-day conference involves attendees and thought ledaers networking and dicussing all things content marketing, video production makreting and more!
August 18, 2016
$1300-$2500
High Traffic Academy
Las Vegas, NV
Regarded as "not your typical marketing event," High Traffic Academy promises to bring your entire business to the next level through internet marketing and traffic generation.
August 22, 2016
$197-$2497
Digital Summit Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Industry leaders from Google, Microsoft, GoPro, and Adidas speak at this Philly based digital advertising conference.
August 23, 2016
$245-$745
Digiday Content Marketing Summit
Park City, UT
This is the Utah installment of the Digiday Event Series: Digiday is one of the world's leading agencies that creates content about and fosters change in media and advertising. This conference, filled with a plethora of qualified, thoughtful leaders, educates in everything digital advertising.
August 23, 2016
TBD
ClickZLive San Francisco
Los Angelos, CA
This ClickZLive ran conference focuses on the digital arms race. It plans to inform and teach about mastering the skills to acquire, convert and maintain your customers.
August 29, 2016
$695-$1295
September 2016 Conferences
Event Name
Location
Description
Start Date
Ticket Price
Digital Strategy Innovation Summit
Sydney, AUS
With speakers from LinkedIn, Twitter, L'Oreal, ABC and more, this forward-thinking conference will allow you to delve into the scope of digital advertising.
September 6, 2016
A$595-A$1395
PM London 2016
London, U.K.
This is the London installement of the PM series. ExchangeWire, the global voice for advertising technology is producing the worldwide programmatic event, ATC. This high succcessful event series promotes brand imagery and advertising.
September 8, 2016
Free (Invite Only)
ATS London 2016
London, U.K.
This is the London installement of the PM series. ExchangeWire, the global voice for advertising technology is producing the worldwide programmatic event, ATC. This high succcessful event series highlights insight from industry thought leaders and networking opportunities for this interested in advertising tech.
September 12, 2016
£350-£550
ONA 16
Denver, CO
Experience the best of digital media, combining journalists, designers, and more at this Denver based event.
September 15, 2016
$30-$989
Digital Design & Web Innovaiton Summit
Los Angeles, CA
Get the most out of your digital and web design skills. This conference improves upon the traits, from novices to experts.
September 15, 2016
$700-$2095
Digiday Publishing Summit
Key Biscayne, FL
This is the Florida installment of the Digiday Event Series: Digiday is one of the world's leading agencies that creates content about and fosters change in media and advertising. This conference, filled with a plethora of qualified, thoughtful leaders, educates in everything digital advertising.
September 19, 2016
$2695-$7095
Digital Summit DC
Washington D.C.
Learn to market smarter. Digital Summit provides real solutions and practical information to optimize better customer experiences.
September 20, 2016
$245-$545
Agents of Change
Portland, ME
This one day event provides professional development for those looking to effectively reach their ideal customers. Listen and learn from the best about the best strategies for improving search rankings and social media engagements.
September 23, 2016
$124-$199
New York Media Festival
New York, NY
Discover the ins and outs of entertainment, media and tech, with a focus on brand advertising, monetization, and distribution.
September 26, 2016
$325-$1999
Social Media Strategies Summit
San Francisco, CA
At Social Media Strategies Summit, experience insight into fueling social media strategies through content and storytelling. Transcend your online presence during this 3-day conference.
September 27, 2016
$495-$1399
Copy Cabana 2016
Bournemouth, U.K.
12 stellar speakers at this 1 day beach conference makes this all important topic of cpoy writing a blast! Expect a fun-filled day filled with great tactics for writing advertising copy.
September 28, 2016
£86- £245
Silicon Beach 2016
Bournemouth, U.K.
The follow-up conference from Copy Cabana, Silicon Beach's two day conference takes place on one of U.K.'s premiere beaches to discuss content creatino, digital innovation, agency models, and more!
September 29, 2016
£99-£299
October 2016 Conferences
Event Name
Location
Description
Start Date
Ticket Price
An Event Apart
Orlando, FL
3 jam-packed days features over 18 speakers in this design intensive conference.
October 3, 2016
$499-$1390
Festival of Marketing
London, England
The Festival of Marketing holds the Guinness World Record for the "Largest Marketing Session," and celebrates the "Masters of Marketing" award.
October 5, 2016
£695-£995
InboundCon
Toronto, Canada
Regarded as Canada's most actionable inbound marketing conference, inbound con will teach you the ins and outs of inbound marketing.
October 6, 2016
$499-$699
ANA Multicultural Marketing & Diversity Conference
Los Angeles, CA
Discover the latest best practices for multicultural marketing plans, from speeches from key industry leaders and enticing breakout sessions.
October 9, 2016
$300-$1495
Swivel 2016
Bend, OR
Be moved. Get moving. This slogan of the Swivel 2016 conference aims to show the drive and flexibility of the industry, Learn the digital and creative sides of the advertising and marketing industry at this 2 day event.
October 10, 2016
$279-$499
Fashion Digital NY 2016
New York, NY
This fashion forward conference delves into the ideas of B2C advertising and outreach. This third conference finalizes a high-profile series of three fashion events.
October 10, 2016
$195-$1295
Digital Summit Dallas
Dallas, TX
Attend if you're looking to rearrange and transform the future of the digital commerce ecosystem in advertising for your business.
October 11, 2016
TBD
Digital Summit Detroit
Detroit, MI
Fill your brain with thought leadership and practical solutions; expand your intellect and learn all about the digital world and its relationship with marketing.
October 11, 2016
$245-$545
4A's Stratfest 2016
New York, NY
This 3-day festival, partnered with Google and Linkedin, features premiere strategy development for clients and agencies, with keynotes from members of R/GA, Yum! Brands, and more.
October 16, 2016
$850-$995
Digital Marketing World Forum
New York, NY
Boasting the world's most dynamic and senior executives, this worldwide advertising conference convenes to discuss digital advertising's future in an open and inclusive manner.
October 18, 2016
$149-$999
Digital Crossroads Conference 2016
Elizabeth, IN
This two-day event brings together the brightest minds in digital media and advertising to discuss online and email marketing, advertising, and rising mediums for outreach.
October 20, 2016
$199-$249
ATS Tokyo 2016
Tokyo, Japan
This is the Tokyo installement of the PM series. ExchangeWire, the global voice for advertising technology is producing the worldwide programmatic event, ATC. This high succcessful event series highlights insight from industry thought leaders and networking opportunities for this interested in advertising tech.
October 20, 2016
¥24,000-¥28,000
APMP UK Annual Conference
Reading, U.K.
The 14th annual conference for winning your audience. Learn the ins and outs of the DNA of engagement.
October 20, 2016
£65-£465
Digiday Agency Summit
Phoenix, AZ
This is the Phoenix installment of the Digiday Event Series: Digiday is one of the world's leading agencies that creates content about and fosters change in media and advertising. This conference, filled with a plethora of qualified, thoughtful leaders, educates in everything digital advertising.
October 23, 2016
TBD
Revolve
Charleston, SC
Revolve is the conference for those that are looking to create, build, and promote a brand! Its at the forefront of the advertising industry and will provide great insight for all levels.
October 26, 2016
$250-$499
Digiday Publishing Summit Europe
Nice, France
This is the Europe installment of the Digiday Event Series: Digiday is one of the world's leading agencies that creates content about and fosters change in media and advertising. This conference, filled with a plethora of qualified, thoughtful leaders, educates in everything digital advertising.
October 26, 2016
$2695-$7095
November 2016 Conferences
Event Name
Location
Description
Start Date
Ticket Price
Ad Age Brand Summit
Los Angeles, CA
Throughout many companies, brand images are the most valuable and trusted value. This conference, led by a leading media publisher in the industry, provides the education to create and protect brand value in this tough industry.
November 2, 2016
$950-$1350
ATS New York 2016
New York, NY
This is the New York installement of the ATS series. ExchangeWire, the global voice for advertising technology is producing the worldwide programmatic event, ATC. This high succcessful event series highlights insight from industry thought leaders and networking opportunities for this interested in advertising tech.
November 3, 2016
$500
Real-Time Advertising Summit
London, U.K.
This 3rd annual installment takes the challenges emerging with real time advertising and provides key insights into the industry. Expect top industry keynotes discussing best practices and the main drivers surrounding the issues.
November 9, 2016
£846-£1525
Digiday Video Anywhere Summit
Austin, TX
This is the Texas installment of the Digiday Event Series: Digiday is one of the world's leading agencies that creates content about and fosters change in media and advertising. This conference specifically focuses correctly investing in the right formats for video to yield sizable returns.
November 9, 2016
TBD
DX
Summit
Chicago, IL
Learn all about the strategies, technologies and leaderships behind forward thinking digital experiences.
November 14, 2016
$750-$1795
Digiday Programmatic Summit
Palm Beach, FL
This is the Palm Beach installment of the Digiday Event Series: Digiday is one of the world's leading agencies that creates content about and fosters change in media and advertising. This conference, filled with a plethora of qualified, thoughtful leaders, educates in everything digital advertising.
November 14, 2016
$2695-$7095
Internet Summit
Raleigh, NC
Known as the definitive digital gathering, this forward thinking ad conference features speakers from MOZ, GoPro, MarketingProfs, and SoulPancake.
November 16, 2016
$245-$845
Emerce Performance 2016
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Europe's annual update surrounding online advertising performance. Keen on the industry's latest trends, Emerce improves attendees views on digital advertising through sessions, debates and case studies.
November 17, 2016
€295-€395
Marketing Business Summit 2016
Bologna, Italy
Italy's premiere event dedicated to SEO, social, growth hacking, ADV and so much more. Learn the advanced tactics of marketing from thought-leaders in the industry.
November 26, 2016
€119-€389
Gilbane Digital Content Conference
Boston, MA
This conference looks to provide attendees with the tools to create well designed content. It aims to use accelerating technology to improve content for the future.
November 29, 2016
$0-$1695
WTF Content Marketing UK
London, U.K.
This is the London installment of the WTF Event Series: Digiday is one of the world's leading agencies that creates content about and fosters change in media and advertising; they put on the WTF series in major cities across the world. This one day conference is a toolkit for brands, agencies and publishers to gain stronger digital marketing strategies.
November 29, 2016
TBD
December 2016 Conferences
Event Name
Location
Description
Start Date
Ticket Price
Ignition: Future of Digital
New York, NY
This conference, run by Business Insider, brings together 750 senior executives from tech, media, entertainment and more to gain insights into progressive digital business models.
December 5, 2016
$2396-$2995
Digiday Brand Summit
Park City, Utah
This is the second Utah installment of the Digiday Event Series: Digiday is one of the world's leading agencies that creates content about and fosters change in media and advertising. This conference, filled with a plethora of qualified, thoughtful leaders, educates in everything digital advertising.
December 5, 2016
TBD
January 2017 Conferences
Event Name
Location
Description
Start Date
Ticket Price
Brands-Only Summit 2017
Orlando, FL
This conference boasts tons of classes, cases studies and discussions having anything and everything to do with social media - best of all, there are no vendors. Focus solely on improving your social media program.
January 23, 2017
$500-$1500
Future Media Lab 2017
Brussels, Belgium
Discover the financial side of journalism. Future Media Labb's annual conference discusses innovative ways of financing quality journalism, in addition to crowdfunding.
January 24, 2017
TBD
February 2017 Conferences
Event Name
Location
Description
Start Date
Ticket Price
Digiday Publishing Summit Japan
Japan
This is the Japan installment of the Digiday Event Series: Digiday is one of the world's leading agencies that creates content about and fosters change in media and advertising. This conference, filled with a plethora of qualified, thoughtful leaders, educates in everything digital advertising.
February, 2017
TBD
Digiday Publishing Summit Europe
TBD
This is the next Publishing Summit installment of the Digiday Event Series, this time taking place in Europe: Digiday is one of the world's leading agencies that creates content about and fosters change in media and advertising. This conference, filled with a plethora of qualified, thoughtful leaders, educates in everything digital advertising.
February, 2017
TBD
WTF US
TBD
This is the next U.S. installment of the WTF Event Series: Digiday is one of the world's leading agencies that creates content about and fosters change in media and advertising; they put on the WTF series in major cities across the world. This one day conference is a toolkit for brands, agencies and publishers to gain stronger digital marketing strategies.
February, 2017
TBD
March 2017 Conferences
Event Name
Location
Description
Start Date
Ticket Price
WTF U.K.
TBD
This is the next U.K. installment of the WTF Event Series: Digiday is one of the world's leading agencies that creates content about and fosters change in media and advertising; they put on the WTF series in major cities across the world. This one day conference is a toolkit for brands, agencies and publishers to gain stronger digital marketing strategies.
March, 2017
TBD
Digiday Agency Summit
TBD
This is the next Agency Summit installment of the Digiday Event Series: Digiday is one of the world's leading agencies that creates content about and fosters change in media and advertising. This conference, filled with a plethora of qualified, thoughtful leaders, educates in everything digital advertising.
March, 2017
TBD
Social Media Marketing World
San Diego, CA
Social media has become the future of communication: learn the best tips and tricks around social media marketing from the world's top experts.
March 22, 2017
$847-$1597
Digiday Publishing Summit
Vail, Colorado
This is the Colorado Summit installment of the Digiday Event Series: Digiday is one of the world's leading agencies that creates content about and fosters change in media and advertising. This conference, filled with a plethora of qualified, thoughtful leaders, educates in everything digital advertising.
March 29, 2017
TBD
April 2017 Conferences
Event Name
Location
Description
Start Date
Ticket Price
Digiday Brand Summit
TBD
This is the 2017 Brand Summit installment of the Digiday Event Series: Digiday is one of the world's leading agencies that creates content about and fosters change in media and advertising. This conference, filled with a plethora of qualified, thoughtful leaders, educates in everything digital advertising.
April, 2017
TBD
Digiday Brand Summit Germany
Germany
This is the Germany installment of the Digiday Event Series: Digiday is one of the world's leading agencies that creates content about and fosters change in media and advertising. This conference, filled with a plethora of qualified, thoughtful leaders, educates in everything digital advertising.
April, 2017
TBD
Digimarcon 2017
Caribbean Cruise
This exotic cruise-based convention will feature the highlights of digital advertising, social media, content marketing and more. Experience the forefront of the industry, while soaking up the sun on a Caribbean island!
April, 2017
TBD
MedCom 2017
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This Asian-based conference is the 3rd annual installment of the world conference on Media and Mass Communication.
April 21, 2017
TBD
May 2017 Conferences
Event Name
Location
Description
Start Date
Ticket Price
Digiday Video Anywhere Summit
TBD
This is the 2017 Video Anywhere Summit installment of the Digiday Event Series: Digiday is one of the world's leading agencies that creates content about and fosters change in media and advertising. This conference, filled with a plethora of qualified, thoughtful leaders, educates in everything digital advertising.
May, 2017
TBD
WTF U.S.
TBD
This is the next U.S. installment of the WTF Event Series: Digiday is one of the world's leading agencies that creates content about and fosters change in media and advertising; they put on the WTF series in major cities across the world. This one day conference is a toolkit for brands, agencies and publishers to gain stronger digital marketing strategies.
May, 2017
TBD
Digiday Programmatic Summit Europe
Europe
This is the 2017 European Brand Summit installment of the Digiday Event Series: Digiday is one of the world's leading agencies that creates content about and fosters change in media and advertising. This conference, filled with a plethora of qualified, thoughtful leaders, educates in everything digital advertising.
May, 2017
TBD
Digimarcon West 2017
Los Angeles, CA
This third installment of Digimarcon West connects digital marketing professionals with new customers, ideas, technologies, and business opportunities. Experience and master digital strategies, social media marketing, search engine marketing, analytics, mobile integration, and more!
May, 2017
TBD
World Social Marketing Conference
Washington, D.C.
This global movement dedicates its weekend to capturing and spreading good practice in social marketing. It looks to increase operational effectiveness at all strategic levels for attendees.
May 16, 2017
$415-$535