My Top Picks for the Best Marketing Conferences in 2018

Click on the monthly grids to view the Google Sheet for the most up-to-date listings.

The one thing that is constant about the internet and digital marketing is that it is constantly changing. The best way to stay on the leading edge is to learn from peers and experts. Attending conferences and tradeshows offers the forum to do just that.

To help you find just the right conferences that fit your 2018 calendar, I’ve searched the internet and have found this super comprehensive list from MarketingTerms.com. Visit their website for the most recent updates.

In addition, I’ve listed some other sources at the end of this article. Highlighted ahead of each month are my top pick of the month.

Feel free to share your top picks as well. Click on any of the grids below and it will take you to the Google Sheet with the most current listings.

Look forward to seeing you at one or more of these conferences in the coming year!

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MAY 2018 – top pick

Highlights of Content Marketing Conference

Content Marketing Conference (CMC) sold out last year, delivering a remarkable “superpower” experience that shook the content marketing ground for all 400+ attendees. CMC will continue its focus on the latest tactics and techniques to grow your business organically— the content marketing way. And this year’s theme invites a deeper understanding of the art of content creation, and the science of marketing performance. There will also be hard-core tactical sessions, deep-dive workshops, and first-class entertainment (Comedy Marketing Conference) and venues that inspire networking in mysterious ways.

Full Schedule of Marketing Conferences for May

JUNE 2018 – top pick

Highlights of DigiMarCon

If you want to be successful in digital marketing, you can’t miss DigiMarCon Midwest 2018! This conference showcases the most audacious and thought-provoking speakers in the digital marketing industry, providing attendees with emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, best practices, and insights from successful digital marketing campaigns. Whether it’s building customer loyalty, increasing sales, improving lead generation, or driving greater consumer engagement, the DigiMarCon Midwest 2018 program has been specifically designed to help attendees develop their audience. Attendees will learn how to build traffic, create brand awareness, improve customer service and develop better use of digital tools internally to drive more productive business outcomes.

Full Schedule of Marketing Conferences for June

JULY 2018 – top pick

Highlights of MozCon

MozCon is a must-attend digital marketing conference if you are looking for exceptional speakers and actionable tactics. Over three days, attendees participate in one track of forward-thinking sessions centering on SEO, brand development, CRO, mobile, analytics, customer experience, social, content marketing, and more.

Full Schedule of Marketing Conferences for July

AUGUST 2018 – top pick

Highlights of Digital Summit

Digital Summit is a series of conferences that will be held in 18 cities around the USA during 2018. I picked this conference because I’ve never been and because there are several cities (Boston, Minneapolis, Tampa and DC) to choose from this month. As an attendee, I’m excited to join hundreds of Digital executives, senior marketers, entrepreneurs, web strategists, bloggers, and investors at this Digital Summit Series for expert content on opportunities and trends created by the latest in web innovation. And Ann Handley might be here too!

Full Schedule of Marketing Conferences for August

SEPTEMBER 2018 – top picks (it’s a tie)

There are two must-see conferences planned on the same exact dates for September. The trusted coin-toss will have to reveal the one I choose. How about you – how will you decide?

Highlights of Inbound2018 (from Hubspot)

INBOUND’s purpose is to provide the inspiration, education, and connections you need to grow and transform your business. In September 2018, the conference will host thousands of professionals from almost every industry imaginable and from all corners of the globe at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.

Through inspiring keynotes, innovative talks, educational breakouts, hands-on lessons, and tons of networking, you will learn how the INBOUND experience, and especially our content, is truly remarkable.

Full Schedule of Marketing Conferences for September

OCTOBER 2018 – top pick

Highlights of Seattle Interactive 2018

Seattle Interactive spotlights disruptive ideas and emerging technology. Cutting-edge businesses and cultural beacons from around the world attend SIC to share their work and build critical connections. SIC features keynote speakers, master classes and dynamic networking events. Content covers marketing, strategic development, media, communications, UX/UI, design and culture.

Full Schedule of Marketing Conferences for October

NOVEMBER 2018 – top pick

Highlights of B2B 2018 Marketing Forum

B2B Marketing Forum (from the folks that bring us Marketing Profs) is more than just a quirky (not-so-little) conference. It’s the place where the leaders, the innovators, the people who make things happen, gather to learn about the latest in B2B marketing, fill their knowledge gaps, and share the secrets to their success. This is the first time the event will be on the West Coast. Besides, I love any event featuring Ann Handley, undoubtedly the world’s first Chief Content Officer!