Conferences
A growing list of industry gatherings with member-only discounts
eTail Boston 2025
August 11-14, 2025
Boston, MA
The eTail conference cultivates a vibrant retail community by uniting industry professionals, thought leaders, and innovators. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or an eTail veteran, new opportunities to power your growth are at every corner. Connect through curated networking, guided expo tours, and our “Find Your Crew” session at the live events, plus stay engaged year-round with dedicated meetups and online communities.
Podcast Movement
August 18-21, 2025
Dallas, TX
Every year since 2014, Podcast Movement has gathered thousands of passionate podcasters and industry professionals from around the world under one roof to learn, grow professionally, and most importantly evolve and improve the podcast community.
DigiMarCon London 2025
August 28-29, 2025
London
Be a part of DigiMarCon London 2025 and discover how to thrive and succeed as a marketer in a rapidly evolving digital world. Top keynotes, case studies, strategy sessions, networking and more! See why people keep coming back year after year to this must-attend event! Register and secure your seat today.
Marketing Brew: The Brief
September 10, 2025
New York
This isn’t just another conference—it’s a dynamic collision of minds where legacy enterprises and scrappy startups converge to rewrite the rules of marketing innovation.
Imagine a space where a Fortune 500 marketing leader trades game-changing insights with a startup founder who’s disrupting an entire industry; a place where agility isn’t just a buzzword, but a live-wire strategy that transforms how brands connect, grow and thrive. We’re bringing together the sharpest minds across the marketing ecosystem to prove that the most powerful innovation happens when we break down barriers and collaborate with one another.
FinCon 2025
September 10-12, 2025
Portland, Oregon
The annual event is a time to connect with other creators who create new media (blogging, podcasts, social media, and video) about financial topics (like debt, investing, and coupons). The majority of creators also attend to connect with brands for advertising partnerships.
The event includes panels and workshops where attendees can hear from experts and other creators on various topics related to creating, promoting and profiting from money-related content, as well as, what’s next in personal finance and investing.
Content Marketing World 2025
September 15-17, 2025
San Diego, CA
Learn from 100+ expert speakers, reinvigorate your strategies, and get the tools to advance your future.
Content Marketing World is produced by the Content Marketing Institute and brings together marketing leaders, content creators, communications experts, agencies, and creative professionals from around the world.
2025 Forbes Under 30 Summit
September 28-October 1, 2025
Columbus, OH
The 2025 Forbes Under 30 Summit returns to Ohio for its third and biggest iteration yet. Across four days in Columbus, we will convene the world’s top young leaders, founders and creators. The Summit is more an immersive experience than a static conference—featuring a private concert, A-list speakers, exclusive networking opportunities, industry-focused excursions, local culinary experiences, a legendary city crawl, a powerful day of community service and more.
TBEX
October 1-4, 2025
Wichita, Kansas
TBEX conferences attract 500-700 of the top travel and lifestyle creators from around the world. The mission is to meet up, network, and learn the latest trends, strategies, and tactics from each other. To become better creators, grow our audiences and of course, make more money blogging. AKA Monetizing our content.
CultureCon
October 4-5, 2025
Brooklyn, NY
CultureCon is the largest creative festival for creative entrepreneurs, creators and cultural influencers. Sitting at the intersection of creativity and community, CultureCon offers workshops, resources and the tools to take your dreams to the next level — on your own terms.
Join 10,000 creatives and over 200+ speakers for two days of community-building, hands-on workshops, a career fair and immersive activations you won’t find anywhere else.
Advertising Week New York
October 6-9, 2025
The Penn District, NY
Expect immersive content across multiple stages, premium networking spaces, fresh brand activations, and surprise guest appearances that only Advertising Week can deliver. Reserved seating returns for Super Delegates and our new Platinum Pass, and we’ve expanded capacity to make sure you don’t miss a moment.
VidSummit
October 7-9, 2025
Dallas, TX
It is where you become an industry insider. Without the fans at the event, influencers share the truth of what they do – the truth they would never share online. In other words, VidSummit is the only event where dozens of the top 1% of influencers show you how to get fans fast, build a brand, and make millions from your content.
The Definitive Marketing Event For Senior Professionals And The Future Of Marketing Tech
October 13-14, 2025
Times Square, NY
An exciting conference for the savvy and creative marketer, looking to take their influencer marketing campaigns to the next level!
Taking place in New York, the carefully curated agenda will share growth opportunities, trends and engagement techniques within the lucrative world of influencer strategies.
PI LIVE London 2025
October 21-22, 2025
London
PI LIVE Europe is the must-attend event for ambitious brands, leading affiliates, tech innovators, and industry pioneers from across Europe who are shaping the future of performance marketing.
Expect expert-led sessions, cutting-edge insights, and actionable strategies spanning affiliate, performance, influencer and ecommerce marketing. With over 2,000 professionals, an exhibition floor packed with innovative solutions, and unparalleled networking, this is where industry leaders come to do business.
2025 ANA Masters of Marketing
October 21-24, 2025
Orlando, FL
The ANA Masters of Marketing Conference will showcase the creative thinking and inspirational strategies the world’s top CMOs and leading brands have implemented to meet and exceed their customer needs, drive growth, and inspire change.
Take part in unmatched networking, entertainment, and special events, and hear inspiring stories of growth, reinvention, and success from C-suite leaders across the industry.
Creatorfest
October 23, 2025
Europe
Join the brightest minds from Europe and worldwide as we unite brands, agencies, creators and tech to share experiences and insights to reimagine the future of the Creator Economy.
Through our curated agenda and networking opportunities, you’ll discover who the main players are that empower the community.
All whilst grasping how influencer marketing fits within an integrated marketing strategy and how brands can drive successful outcomes in an authentic, transparent, and measurable manner.
DigiMarCon Southwest 2025
October 30-31, 2025
Phoenix, AZ
Be a part of DigiMarCon Southwest 2025 and discover how to thrive and succeed as a marketer in a rapidly evolving digital world. Top keynotes, case studies, strategy sessions, networking and more! See why people keep coming back year after year to this must-attend event! Register and secure your seat today.
Brandweek by Adweek
November 3-5, 2025
Atlanta, GA
Brandweek will gather the most dynamic minds in the industry for an unparalleled three-day journey of discovery. During a diverse array of intimate and expert-led sessions and compelling presentations, you and your team will join industry leaders from both stalwart brands and the newer, renegade entrants to unpack the strategies, new kinds of thinking, pathways to growth and skills that today’s marketers will need to succeed in this ever-evolving landscape. You’ll leave equipped with insights, inspiration and powerful connections to fuel your business and professional growth.
Adweek | X
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For the marketing industry, navigating the pinnacles and pitfalls of the year will take gumption, vision and critical decision-making that yield quick success and lasting momentum.
But it won’t be easy. Join Adweek for this important in-person gathering of the brightest minds in the business as we divine the (near) future and focus in on the key issues that will matter most: keeping up with consumer demand, how creatives and creators stay ahead of culture, how dynamic media channels are driving new business, what gen AI will mean for how we all work, and more. As well as what it will all mean for industry practitioners in their day-to-day. And as Adweek celebrates its 45th in ’24, we’ll take a look at the road ahead even as we regard the path that got us—and the industry we support—here
Ad World
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The world’s brightest minds in advertising to learn, share secrets and connect online.
For two days on 29-30 March 2023, Ad World will stream 6+ Digital Advertising Tracks, consisting of hyper-focused speeches, panels, and live Q&A sessions to help take the business to the next level.
The all-in-one advertising event will bring anyone closer to leading marketers and brands than ever before from the comfort of their home.
Adweek's Mediaweek
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In a year rife with industry-rocking change and upheaval, finding opportunities to break through the noise and captivate audiences in fresh and compelling ways is paramount. Across print, TV, audio, retail media networks, digital and social platforms, the terrain is complex yet teeming with growth opportunities. Join us at ADWEEK’s Mediaweek as we delve into groundbreaking strategies and spotlight success stories; empowering your brand to navigate the range of media channels, choose impactful partners, develop a winning first-party data strategy, uphold brand safety and ultimately drive business growth.
CES 2026
January 6-9, 2026
Las Vegas, NV
This is where global brands get business done, meet new partners and where the industry’s sharpest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and boldest breakthroughs. Get a real feel for the latest solutions to the world’s biggest challenges with immersive activations and demos. Engage with the greatest minds and most impactful brands of our time.
Tastemaker Conference 2026
January 9-10, 2026
Los Angeles, CA
Whether you consider yourself a newer content creator or a seasoned pro, Tastemaker Conference is for all levels of experience to socialize with a community of makers, dreamers, and influencers in this impactful and memorable 2-day event. It’s time to invest in yourself, and level up your food blog and content creator business.
Creator Economy Live West
January 13-14, 2026
Las Vegas, NV
Creator Economy Live West is the original influencer marketing event built for BRANDS. You can expect two days of actionable content and, just as importantly, nonstop networking.
From the moment you land in Las Vegas, your calendar will be packed with meetings, introductions, and opportunities to connect with the people who matter most.
Podfest Expo
January 15-18, 2026
Orlando, FL
PODFEST EXPO is the longest-running annual, in-person podcasting conference in the world. Returning in 2026 for an unprecedented 12th consecutive year, PODFEST has been on a wild ride of unbridled growth from its humble beginnings in 2015 to now.
The MarTech Summit Asia
March 10-11, 2026
Singapore
This flagship event brings together MarTech leaders for two days of thought leadership, networking, and industry insights.
With three focused stages and two new thematic tracks, the agenda covers full-funnel strategy, customer experience, data, intelligence, and more – through keynotes, panels, fireside chats, and interactive sessions.
Don’t miss this chance to connect with senior industry professionals and shape the future of marketing.
SXSW
March 12-18, 2026
Austin, TX
The SXSW Conference provides an opportunity for the global community of digital creatives to encounter cutting-edge ideas, discover new interests, and network with other professionals who share a similar appetite for forward-focused experiences.
ShopTalk Spring
March 24-26, 2026
Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas
Retail is changing faster than ever.
Some play catch-up. Others shape what’s next.
Shoptalk Spring is where the future of retail gets real. 10,000+ trailblazers, 200+ game-changing speakers, and the bold ideas that will transform your business.
Advertising Week Europe
March 24-26, 2026
London
At Advertising Week we thrive on the big conversations and we are gearing up for more. Mark your diary, save the date, block out the time because we’ll be back at 180 Studios with the ultimate mashup of content for marketing, media, creative and tech professionals.
The Platform
May 7, 2026
Pittsburgh, PA
The platform is the first conference of its kind, created exclusively for influencers and content creators to connect with brands. We know it’s tough out there and it can feel like the wild, wild west. Being with yourself and a ring light in the living room all day also comes with its own set of challenges. Let’s change that? compare notes and bridge the gap?
DigiMarCon West 2026
April 1-3, 2026
Los Angeles, CA
Get ready for the 7th Annual DigiMarCon West — the ultimate Digital Marketing, Media, and Advertising Conference & Exhibition in the Western U.S.!
Don’t miss out on top-tier keynote speakers, real-world case studies, high-impact strategy sessions, and unmatched networking opportunities. Discover the tools and tactics you need to stay ahead in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. It’s no wonder DigiMarCon West keeps drawing marketers year after year — it’s where the future of digital marketing is shaped! Secure your spot now and be part of the action.
MOM 2.0 Summit
April 16-18, 2026
Austin, TX
Mom 2.0 is the must-attend event of the year! Your ticket gets you into the welcome reception, three days of networking with top brands and moms, two days of workshops, plus hot breakfasts, lunches, and more. It’s the only event where you’ll grow your business, expand your network, and reunite with your internet besties.
POSSIBLE Miami 2026
April 27-29, 2026
Miami, FL
POSSIBLE brings together marketers at every level—from rising stars to C-suite leaders—for three full days of learning, networking, and inspiration. Set across a dynamic dual-campus experience at the iconic Fontainebleau and Eden Roc, the event features interactive sessions, curated meetups, and immersive environments designed to spark big ideas, foster meaningful connections, and shape the future of marketing.
Social Media Marketing World
April 28-30, 2026
Anaheim, CA
Improve your marketing know-how as pros train you in critical areas of marketing: AI and marketing, organic social marketing, paid social, and marketing strategy.
Instead of guessing what you should or shouldn’t do with your marketing—which can slow you down and mean lost opportunities—you’ll be able to fast-track your marketing success and focus on hitting your big goals in 2026.
You’ll discover cutting-edge techniques that work from marketers who’ve gone before you and who have achieved proven results.
This could be what you’ve been missing to accelerate your career.
7th Digital Marketing, Advertising and Technology Confex
April 29, 2026
Malaysia
This flagship event is a must-attend for marketers, tech leaders, and digital innovators eager to explore the future of AI-driven marketing, hyper-personalized customer experiences, voice & visual search, omnichannel strategies, Web3, NFTs, privacy-first marketing, MarTech & AdTech breakthroughs, performance analytics, and immersive content experiences.
Meltwater Summit
May 5-6, 2026
New York
A premier two-day event for PR and marketing professionals. Hear from industry leaders, explore emerging trends, and gain the insights you need to drive real impact.
Social Day
May 18-20, 2026
London
SocialDay is the premier event for social media marketing professionals, it all started back in 2015 with the goal of providing our audience with the most current and impactful information to help them excel in their marketing roles.
DigiMarCon Midwest 2025
May 19–20, 2026
Chicago, IL
An unforgettable two-day experience, packed with cutting-edge strategies, actionable insights, and the latest trends in the digital marketing world. Whether you’re attending in-person or online, this is your chance to dive deep into the next generation of tech and innovation, including Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech, and SaaS technologies.
DigiMarCon Great Lakes 2026
May 19-20, 2026
Detroit, MI
Whether it’s building customer loyalty, increasing sales, improving lead generation, or driving greater consumer engagement, DigiMarCon Great Lakes 2025 has been specifically designed to help attendees develop their audience and build traffic, create brand awareness, improve customer service, and develop better use of digital tools internally to drive more productive business outcomes.
WITS CHATTANOOGA
May 29-31, 2026
Tennessee
WITS is the largest gathering of women travel creators in the world and the premier event for travel’s top marketing talent. Creative entrepreneurs, influencers, DMOs, and industry come together to discuss future innovations, build dynamic collaborations, and change travel worldwide, all while supporting and empowering a dynamic community of women and gender diverse people.
SXSW
June 1-6, 2026
London
Expect trailblazing talks, legendary live performances, fearless film screenings and immersive art and fashion across the conference, music and screen festivals. All in one district: Shoreditch.
Connect with an incredible convergence of industries and forge partnerships to supercharge your business. Don’t miss this summer’s major cultural moment.
Gartner Marketing Symposium/Xpo™
June 8-10, 2026
Denver, CO
The Gartner in-person marketing conference is a unique destination experience designed for top leadership teams to connect face-to-face with Gartner experts, peers, and a wide array of solution providers. Together, explore industry-shaping insight in an unforgettable atmosphere of excitement and camaraderie beyond the possibilities of a screen.
Shoptalk Europe 2025
June 9-11, 2026
Barcelona
In 2025 we made retail history, facilitating 25,000+ business meetings across the industry with 94% of retailers and consumer brands telling us the networking was good or excellent. For 2026, we’re going bigger with even more meaningful meetings connecting you with decision makers that matter to your company.
Cannes Lions Creator Track
June 22-26, 2026
Cannes, France
At Cannes Lions, the advertising and communications industry meets to see the world’s best work. It’s where insights from iconic thought leaders, ideas from innovative companies, and inspiration from every corner of the creative marketing community come together. Expect a week of global networking, world-class learning, and benchmark-setting Awards – at the world’s biggest celebration of history-making creativity.
MAD Fest London
July 7-9, 2026
London
“The UK’s biggest, buzziest + boldest marketing festival is back on 7-9 July 2026 for 3 explosive days of superstar speakers, networking, brand innovation pitches, masterclasses, experiential activations, food, drinks, parties, DJs + evening entertainment.
Sold out in 2025, we’re going BIG in 2026 with another HUGE festival site bringing 15,000+ brands + agencies together to be inspired, be connected + be clued up on the latest shifts in marketing + advertising.”
Open Sauce
July 17-19, 2026
San Mateo, CA
Get ready to experience three days of mad science experiments, new technology, and a full-on celebration of makers and creators.
Creator Economy Live East
July 28-29, 2026
New York, NY
With the Creator Economy’s current valuation of $250 billion set to double by 2027, there is no arguing that influencer marketing is a force to be reckoned with and brands NEED to be paying attention.
That’s where Creator Economy Live comes in. Hundreds of brands will gather to hear unparalleled insights from industry giants so that they can take their influencer marketing to the next level and deliver campaign ROI.
You can expect tactical sessions led by top industry voices, equipping you with the tools and techniques you need to enhance your influencer strategies.
DEW
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Digital Entertainment World is the must attend B2B event and marketplace for global media and technology executives to evaluate the digital media landscape. This event brings together leading industry executives from video, music, games and publishing — the entire digital content ecosystem. DEW is the place where content creators and owners, enabling technology providers, digital distributors and device manufacturers connect and create the infrastructure and technology partnerships necessary to monetize digital content.
Social Media Strategies Summit
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The premier social media conference for solution and service providers to engage directly with a targeted audience of decision-making marketers. Learn from a mix of industry leaders who will share the proven social media strategies they use to grow their brands.
Ad Age NextGen Summit
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Join Ad Age in person in March for a three-day immersive event on Gen Z, direct-to-consumer marketing and the creator economy. This will be a crash-course for CMOs, brand strategists, agency leads, social marketers and media managers on how to innovate marketing strategies in 2025 to more authentically connect and engage with some of the most hard-to-reach consumers.
Alt Summit 2026
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The premier conference & community for thousands of creative entrepreneurs & influencers. Alt Summit is the perfect place to find a business bestie (or two) because of the completely collaborative tone of the conference. It’s not a competition or a chance to boast, it’s all about learning from each other, helping each other, and cheering each other on.
Youth Marketing Strategy
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YMS NYC is America’s largest youth marketing festival, focused on how brands can better understand and target the Gen Z market. Returning to New York for a 7th year, this is our most diverse and exciting festival to date.
80+ powerhouse speakers from Gen Z leading brands, and the most exciting, disruptive emerging brands.
Leading marketers from top brands and agencies share their most effective marketing strategies
Hear directly from a diverse mix of inspiring young people on 2024s lifestyle, content and tech trends to ensure you can speak authentically to Gen Z.
Dedicated networking time to connect with your peers in our showcase area and after party.
Podcast Movement Evolutions
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Evolutions is Podcast Movement’s spring conference where audio and video podcasters, and podcast professionals, come together to strengthen their networks, elevate their craft, stay ahead of industry trends. Through interactive learning, expert insights, and meaningful connections, Evolutions empowers attendees from across the podcast ecosystem to thrive in podcasting’s ever-changing landscape.
The Sports Marketing Playbook: Mastering Fan Engagement and Experiences
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With game-changing developments in NIL, streaming, and fan engagement, the playbook for success in the sports marketing industry is being rewritten in real-time. Join Marketing Brew – alongside legacy and non-native sports brands, executives from your favorite teams and leagues, and leading voices in sports marketing strategy – for a deep dive into how brands should be seizing the moment for a bigger impact in the world of sports.
Digital Summit Chicago 2025
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Whether you wear ALL the hats for your brand, or you lead efforts on one focused channel for your team, Digital Summit provides a space for you to dig into the topics most important to your success and survival. Sharpening your skills and hosting networking events for you to find your next job are part of the best marketing talent in the country.
Influencer Marketing Show USA
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This event offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with leading brands, innovative agencies, and cutting-edge tech that are shaping the future of the creator economy.
Whatever your objective, you’ll walk away with several strategies, new ideas and the confidence to convince any C-Suite that influencer marketing can drive incredible results in an authentic, transparent and measurable manner.
PI LIVE
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Get ready for an extraordinary experience as we move from Miami to the stunning Hard Rock Seminole in Hollywood for an unparalleled 3-day event. This is the premier gathering for the Affiliate & Performance Marketing community in the US, and you won’t want to miss it!
Our focus remains sharp on ecommerce-led affiliate marketing, seamlessly integrating all aspects of the modern performance marketing mix. Expect to dive deep into content commerce, incentive partnerships, influencers, CTV, finance, lead generation, and cutting-edge tech partnerships.
WWD Beauty CEO Summit
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The evolving landscape in the aftermath of the post-pandemic boom presents both unique challenges and opportunities as the industry navigates changing consumer behaviors and expectations. This year’s WWD Apparel & Retail CEO Summit – themed Thriving in a Post-Boom World – will dive into how brands and retailers should be speaking to their consumers in this era of slower growth, potential recession, ongoing war, China’s reopening, AI and more.
Social Media Week 2025
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Designed for CMOs, content creators, social media managers and everyone in between, #SMW is your chance to learn, share, and connect with the masterminds behind the most unforgettable brands and viral campaigns. Dive into the world of influencers, tap into pop culture, partner with top agencies, and keep your audience hooked across the latest channels. With three days of mindful insights, wildly creative energy, and stage time for your favorite social leader’s favorite social leader, this is a can’t-miss event for marketers of all sizes to make sense of it all.
DigiMarCon North Texas 2025
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This is your chance to network with industry giants, build high-value partnerships, and discover the tools and tactics that will help you stay ahead of the competition. DigiMarCon North Texas 2025 isn’t just another conference—it’s where the future of digital marketing is made.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to transform your strategy, amplify your brand, and accelerate your success. Join us and see why leading marketers, sponsors, and tech innovators return year after year to be a part of this unmissable event.
DigiMarCon New England 2025
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This is your chance to network with industry giants, build high-value partnerships, and discover the tools and tactics that will help you stay ahead of the competition. DigiMarCon New England 2025 isn’t just another conference—it’s where the future of digital marketing is made.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to transform your strategy, amplify your brand, and accelerate your success. Join us and see why leading marketers, sponsors, and tech innovators return year after year to be a part of this unmissable event.
DigiMarCon Latin America 2025
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A two-day experience, packed with cutting-edge strategies, actionable insights, and the latest trends in the digital marketing world. Whether you’re attending in-person or online, this is your chance to dive deep into the next generation of tech and innovation, including Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech, and SaaS technologies.
VidCon Anaheim
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The world’s leading digital creators, platform innovators, and their fans converge in one place. It’s the magic of online creators in real life! It is where everyone involved in that online magic comes together, in real life and in real time. The creators, the fans, the brands, all of us in one place — sometimes gathering in-person in cities all over the world, and sometimes connecting virtually. But always completely in-the-moment.
NFT.NYC
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The leading NFT event that attracts the Global NFT Community to New York City. It only puts the most passionate speakers from the NFT Community on stage.
DigiMarCon New York 2025
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Join your peers in-person or online for 2 days jam packed with digital marketing best practices, latest trends, practical solutions, strategy and networking, also check out the next generation of technology & innovation; Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech & SaaS Technology.
Be a part of DigiMarCon New York 2025 and discover how to thrive and succeed as a marketer in a rapidly evolving digital world. Top keynotes, case studies, strategy sessions, networking and more!
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