The Top Marketing Conferences to Attend in 2026

Conferences offer a prime opportunity for marketers to connect with peers, acquire cutting-edge strategies, and foster professional relationships. When these opportunities arise with company sponsorship, they become even more valuable. Daria Samokish, Head of PR and Conference Partnerships, has curated a list of highly recommended marketing conferences scheduled for 2026.

Key Marketing Conferences in 2026:

• Adobe Summit

  

  • Dates: April 19-22
  • Location: Las Vegas, USA (The Venetian) & Online
  • Ticket Prices: $2,195 (standard in-person); free online
  • Website: https://summit.adobe.com/na/
  • Notable Speakers: Shantanu Narayen (CEO, Adobe), Jensen Huang (CEO, NVIDIA), Shailesh Jejurikar (President & CEO, Proctor & Gamble), Iliza Shlesinger
  • Adobe’s premier Digital Experience Conference is expected to attract approximately 12,000 in-person attendees, with unlimited free online access. The event will feature over 200 sessions across 13 tracks, covering analytics, B2B marketing, commerce, generative AI, and content supply chain management. Highlights include "Sneaks" (innovation previews), complimentary Adobe certification exams for in-person attendees, and evening networking events. A free online attendance option is available for those unable to travel to Las Vegas.

• Social Media Marketing World

  

  • Dates: April 28-30
  • Location: Anaheim, USA
  • Ticket Prices: From $697 (virtual) to $1,997 (All-Access)
  • Website: https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/smmworld/
  • Notable Speakers: Michael Stelzner, Mari Smith, Sean Cannell, Pat Flynn
  • Organized by Social Media Examiner, this conference is known for its 13-year commitment to delivering high-quality content. The event strictly enforces a "100% pitch-free guarantee," ensuring all speakers focus on education rather than sales. For 2026, the conference will run concurrently with "AI Business World," included with the ticket. With around 3,000 attendees from over 50 countries, it offers diverse perspectives and ample networking opportunities. The virtual pass provides 18 months of access to session recordings.

• BrightonSEO Spring

  

  • Dates: April 30 – May 1
  • Location: Brighton, UK
  • Ticket Prices: Free (via ballot, waitlist) to £1,150 (workshop + conference)
  • Website: https://brightonseo.com/
  • Notable Speakers: Dr. Pete Meyers, Aleyda Solis, Erin Simmons, James Brockbank
  • The world’s largest search marketing conference, BrightonSEO, began in 2009 and now attracts over 5,000 attendees. It is recognized for its practical, focused 20-minute talks and a welcoming community atmosphere. In 2026, it will co-locate with Hero Conf, the largest PPC and paid social conference globally, with access included in the ticket. The event offers accessible pricing, including free single-day tickets available through a ballot system, though waitlists are common.

• OMR Festival

  

  • Dates: May 5-6
  • Location: Hamburg, Germany
  • Ticket Prices: From €529 to €1,699
  • Website: https://omr.com/en/events/festival/
  • Notable Speakers: Tom Brady, Scott Galloway (NYU), Heidi Klum, Roland Emmerich, Christian Sewing (CEO, Deutsche Bank), Brendon Kraham (VP, Google Search Ads), Laura Nestler (VP Community, Reddit), Leonardo Aizpuru (Global CMO, Nespresso)
  • OMR Festival is Europe’s largest digital marketing and tech festival, expecting over 67,000 visitors, 1,000+ exhibitors, and 800+ speakers across five stages. The event blends conference, trade show, and music festival elements. The speaker lineup features prominent figures like Tom Brady discussing brand building, Scott Galloway, Heidi Klum on personal branding, and leaders from Google, Reddit, Deutsche Bank, and Nespresso. Topics will cover AI, social media, e-commerce, the creator economy, and performance marketing. It is considered a must-attend for those in the DACH region’s digital marketing scene and is a worthwhile trip for international attendees.

• SaaStr Annual

  

  • Dates: May 12-14
  • Location: San Mateo, USA
  • Ticket Prices: From $749 (team packs) to $1,199 (early bird)
  • Website: https://www.saastrannual.com/
  • Notable Speakers: Jason Lemkin (Founder, SaaStr), Anton Osika (CEO, Lovable), Jeanne Grosser (COO, Vercel), Eleanor Dorfman (Head of Industries, Anthropic), Amjad Masad (CEO, Replit)
  • SaaStr Annual has been rebranded as "SaaStr AI Annual," integrating over 200 AI demos and workshops into its SaaS-focused program. The outdoor festival-style campus in the Bay Area can accommodate 12,500-15,000 attendees. Exclusive CXO Summits for various executive roles and a "Meet-a-VC" matchmaking program with over 100 investors are featured. The event is a key gathering for SaaS professionals. SaaStr.AI London is also scheduled for December 2026.

• Ahrefs Evolve Singapore

  

  • Date: May 14
  • Location: Singapore
  • Ticket Prices: From $339 (Standard early bird) to $1,139 (All-Access)
  • Website: https://ahrefsevolve.com/singapore/
  • Notable Speakers: Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Sasha Gusain (Canva), Dan Petrovic (DEJAN), James Norquay (Prosperity Media), Charlotte Ang (TrafficBees), Viola Eva (Flow Agency)
  • The third Ahrefs Evolve event in Singapore will gather 200 marketers for a single day of 11 keynotes from practitioners with proven experience in APAC markets. Speakers like Sasha Gusain will discuss Canva’s product-led SEO scaling, Dan Petrovic will share insights from AI model probing, and Ahrefs CMO Tim Soulo will cover regional SEO strategies. Smaller conferences like Evolve emphasize genuine networking and relationship building. Attendance is capped to facilitate this.

• Cannes Lions

  

  • Dates: June 22-26
  • Location: Cannes, France
  • Ticket Prices: From €625 (Connector/digital only) to €11,595 (Platinum)
  • Website: https://www.canneslions.com/
  • Notable Speakers: TBA
  • The 73rd edition of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, a global benchmark for creative excellence since 1954, is expected to draw over 13,000-15,000 delegates from more than 90 countries. New for 2026 are the Creative Brand Lion award category and LIONS Sport, a program dedicated to sports marketing. France has been named the 2026 Creative Country of the Year. The festival is a significant event for celebrating creative advertising and facilitating industry deals.

• MAD//Fest London

  

  • Dates: July 7-9
  • Location: London, UK
  • Ticket Prices: From £495
  • Website: https://www.madfestlondon.com/
  • Notable Speakers: Richard Ayode, Angela Affinita (Disney), Les Binet, Tugce Aksoy (Unilever), Charl Bassil (BBC)
  • Described as "Disneyland for brands," MAD//Fest has become the UK’s largest marketing festival, anticipating over 15,000 brand and agency attendees in 2026. The theme for 2026 is "The Human Touch," focusing on human distinctiveness in the age of AI. The event features multiple stages with prominent speakers, brand innovation pitches, masterclasses, and experiential activations, alongside entertainment. It operates on an invite-only basis, primarily free for qualifying brand marketers and agency guests who apply.

• The Business Show Asia

  

  • Dates: August 26-27
  • Location: Singapore
  • Ticket Prices: Free
  • Website: https://www.asiabusinessshow.com/
  • Notable Speakers: Melanie Sharpe Nseir (Microsoft), Hanny Gan (HP), Eugene Lam (ST Engineering), Matt Kurianzik (PayPal)
  • Celebrating its 25th edition, The Business Show Asia bills itself as "Asia’s Largest Ever Business Event." It is expected to host over 250 exhibitors. New additions include Masterclasses for hands-on mentoring and Speed Networking. The event is particularly relevant for those looking to enter the Asian market or for professionals in APAC seeking insights across business, marketing, and technology. Admission is free.

• Dreamforce

  

  • Dates: September 15-17
  • Location: San Francisco, USA
  • Ticket Prices: $999 (Launch special)
  • Website: https://www.salesforce.com/dreamforce/
  • Notable Speakers: TBA
  • Dreamforce is known for its massive scale, taking over downtown San Francisco. The 2026 theme is the "Agentic Enterprise," focusing on autonomous AI agents within CRM systems. Registration opens in April, with a sweepstakes for free passes and travel running until April 10. It remains a key event for those within or considering the Salesforce ecosystem.

• INBOUND

  

  • Dates: September 16-18
  • Location: Boston, USA
  • Ticket Prices: From $1,199 (General Admission Tier 1) to $1,999 (VIP)
  • Website: https://www.inbound.com/
  • Notable Speakers: TBA
  • Returning to its origin city, Boston, INBOUND is HubSpot’s signature event. It features 11 stages, over 200 speakers, and attendees from over 150 countries. The conference covers tactical sessions on AI agents and marketing automation, inspirational keynotes, and networking opportunities.

• DMEXCO

  

  • Dates: September 23-24
  • Location: Cologne, Germany
  • Ticket Prices: TBA
  • Website: https://dmexco.com/
  • Notable Speakers: TBA
  • DMEXCO is Europe’s leading digital marketing and tech expo, attracting approximately 40,000 visitors from around 90 nations. It includes 17 conference stages, over 1,000 speakers, and more than 700 exhibiting companies across five "DMEXCO Worlds." The 2026 theme, "Prompting the Future," will focus on AI, sustainability, ethics, and cross-sector collaboration.

• Ahrefs Evolve San Diego

  

  • Dates: October 12-13
  • Location: San Diego, USA
  • Ticket Prices: From $899 (First Release, limited) to $2,099 (All-Access)
  • Website: https://ahrefsevolve.com/
  • Notable Speakers: TBA
  • Ahrefs’ flagship event, Evolve, is a two-day conference for 600 attendees focused on maintaining visibility in an evolving search landscape. Sessions feature practitioners sharing internal data and workflows. The All-Access pass includes a yacht networking event, reserved seating, and access to session recordings. Limited First Release Standard tickets are available.

• Web Summit

  

  • Dates: November 9-12
  • Location: Lisbon, Portugal
  • Ticket Prices: From ~€100 (student/early bird) to €4,000+ (Executive); currently 50% off (2-for-1 sale)
  • Website: https://websummit.com/
  • Notable Speakers: TBA
  • As the largest tech conference globally, Web Summit attracts over 70,000 attendees from 157 countries, 900+ speakers, and 2,700+ startups. While primarily tech-focused, it features significant tracks on marketing, media, and advertising. Major partners include Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Meta. VIP passes offer access to private networking events.

• Product Marketing Summit

  

  • Dates: Various (San Francisco Sep 9-10, London Dec 2-3)
  • Location: Multiple cities (US, Europe, São Paulo)
  • Ticket Prices: From $750 (PMA Members) to $1,999 (Pro+ Membership)
  • Website: https://world.productmarketingalliance.com/
  • Notable Speakers: April Dunford, Scott Baker (IBM), Tim Carr (Oracle), Allyse Slocum (Trustpilot), Chris Apaliski (J.P. Morgan)
  • The Product Marketing Summit is a global series with events in 16 cities in 2026, including a new addition in São Paulo. Each summit includes five tracks: Product Marketing, Developer Marketing, Customer Marketing, AI for Marketers, and an exclusive CMO track. This series serves as a dedicated community for product marketing professionals.

This list prioritizes major, well-established marketing conferences known for delivering significant value and opportunities for genuine professional connection. Attendees are encouraged to share other notable conference recommendations on LinkedIn.