Looking to spark creativity this year? Check out 2025’s upcoming marketing conferences!
This year’s lineup features virtual, in-person, and hybrid conferences that are all about helping you level up using brand strategy, the latest and greatest marketing trends, social media, and so much more!
Brand Experience Conferences
As a marketer, you know that customer experience defines brand loyalty. These conferences refine the art and science of creating the meaningful connections your brand needs.
SXSW: Advertising and Brand Experience Track
March 7-11, 2025
Austin, Texas
SXSW’s Advertising and Brand Experience Track is a must for agencies and organizations seeking to deepen connections with their communities and clients. This event offers 85 unique sessions that deliver a global perspective on brand strategy and audience engagement, focusing on insights into both traditional and digital marketing. The expertly curated sessions attract industry leaders, creative thinkers, and boundary-pushers, providing the perfect opportunity to level up your brand experience.
Experiential Marketing Summit (EMS)
April 14-16, 2025
Las Vegas, Nevada
As a top event for brand experience creators, EMS offers an intensive three-day exploration of the future of experiential marketing. From Q&A panels to hands-on workshops, you’ll gain actionable strategies to thrive in the next era of marketing. This summit is your chance to hear from senior-level brand executives, learn industry best practices, and get a firsthand look at what’s shaping experiential marketing. The Hall of Ideas, a central networking hub, provides an incredible space to connect with peers and find the newest solutions for your brand.
Digital Marketing & SEO Conferences
These conferences are all about digital trends, tools, and tactics. From mastering AI to refining SEO and analytics, these events equip you to lead in a digital-first world.
Midwest Digital Marketing Conference (MDMC)
May 13-14, 2025
St. Louis, Missouri
The Midwest’s largest digital marketing conference, this powerhouse event in St. Louis, offers a mix of masterclasses, roundtable discussions, and breakout sessions. Day one features immersive learning opportunities with thought-provoking discussions, and day two delivers over 27 sessions led by top-tier industry experts. Whether your focus is social media strategy, email marketing, or data analytics, you’ll leave MDMC with fresh ideas to boost your digital marketing game.
Digital Summit
Tampa, FL | March 25-26
Chicago, IL | April 16-17
Denver, CO | June 2-3
Minneapolis, MN | August 6-7
Raleigh, NC | November 12-13
Dallas, TX | December 3-4
A Meld favorite! We’ve attended in Chicago and Kansas City multiple times over the past few years.
Digital Summit provides marketing leaders with a comprehensive set of tools and strategies for shaping the future of digital marketing. The events feature sessions on AI, branding, SEO, lead generation, and more to empower brands and drive revenue and brand impact. Digital Summit is the place to hone a new skill or take a deeper dive into a topic at the top of your digital marketing list.
Adobe Summit
March 18-20, 2025
Las Vegas and Online
Attendees at Adobe Summit will gain a front-row seat to discussions on generative AI, personalization at scale, and other transformative trends shaping the industry. Whether in-person or online, this conference offers keynote presentations, sneak peeks into Adobe’s latest technologies, and networking opportunities with global leaders—all focused on helping you deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Social Media Conferences
These days, we all need a little extra help keeping tabs on the latest news in social media. These conferences are designed to help you build stronger campaigns, connect authentically with audiences, and strengthen your social media presence.
Social Media Strategies Summit (SMSsummit)
February 25-27, 2025
Virtual
This virtual event is perfect for senior-level marketers seeking to refresh their social media strategies. SMSsummit provides attendees with valuable insights, connections, and strategies to enhance their social media performance. The conference features in-depth case studies, expert-led sessions, and a global perspective on platform trends. Regardless of budget or team size, the SMSsummit is a must-attend event for any brand aiming to maintain a strong social media presence.
This year’s event features a mix of industry leaders sharing the proven social media strategies they’ve used to grow their brands including National Geographic, Kendra Scott The Hershey Company, and more!
Social Media Marketing World
March 30-April 1, 2025
San Diego, California
Hosted by Social Media Examiner, this three-day event delivers the latest strategies from the world’s leading social media experts. With a focus on AI, organic and paid social media marketing, and strategic planning, it provides tools to put actionable strategies to work right away. Numerous networking opportunities and workshops ensure you leave with the skills and connections to drive meaningful impact for your business or clients.
Content Strategy Conferences
The heart of great marketing is compelling content. These conferences are your gateway to master storytelling. Try new techniques, refine your strategies, and learn how to create impactful content that converts.
INBOUND
September 3-5, 2025
San Francisco, California
Hosted by HubSpot, INBOUND is all about transforming ideas into actions and impact. INBOUND is all about helping attendees grow – personally and professionally. It’s focused on sharing innovative business strategies and helping them make connections that matter. Talks, workshops, and interactive sessions give attendees practical tips on how to boost their revenue and improve their brand. But INBOUND is more than just a conference – it’s a community of future-focused leaders who are working towards a more impactful future.
Content Marketing World (CMW)
September 15-17, 2025
San Diego, California
Produced by the Content Marketing Institute, CMW brings together global marketing leaders and creative professionals for an unforgettable three days of learning and collaboration. Featuring over 100 expert speakers, attendees can customize their experience with tracks covering everything from AI in marketing to storytelling techniques and content ROI. With a focus on sparking inspiration and delivering actionable takeaways, you’ll leave this conference with a long list of content ideas – and a strategy to make them work for your brand.
2025 is shaping up to be a year full of inspiration, learning, and growth for marketers everywhere. Which conference are you most excited to attend? Share your favorites with us!
