Marketing Events in USA 2026
Despite the almost overwhelming and intense digital engagement in the marketing events industry today, the best connections still happen offline. Nothing beats the high energy and hearty connections that accompany offline marketing events, which you won’t experience when sitting behind a computer screen. As 2026 approaches, brands are thinking of how to blend onsite marketing events with digital engagements to lead the next big innovation and strengthen their storytelling.
That said, we will walk you through what marketing events entail, why they are important and the leading marketing events you should attend in the US throughout the year in this article. Whether you are a business owner, marketer, events manager or brand strategist, you’ll find the perfect marketing event to unlock the next level in your career.
What Are Marketing Events and Why They Matter in 2026
Marketing events are hybrid, onsite or virtual events to foster connections between brands and their target audiences, event marketers, industry peers, sponsors and partners. These events can take different forms, such as trade shows, conferences, networking summits, etc. and have different goals, such as amplifying brand awareness, building relationships and increasing revenue.
In the US, marketing events are evolving from traditional conferences into immersive experiences powered by Artificial Intelligence, gamification, data analytics, etc. For attendees, this means they can not only receive information but can experience in real time how the information plays out, and for brands, this means they can turn ordinary storytelling into strategic innovation to boost ROI. Below is why marketing events matter in 2026;
- Authentic human connection: Behavioural dynamics show that consumers crave more authentic, human experiences beyond screens, and marketing events offer touchpoints that allow this to happen. Marketing events create spaces that foster more trust with brands through face-to-face interaction and immersive technologies.
- Establish thought leadership: Marketing events are a big opportunity for brands to showcase thought leadership through product innovations, expertise, etc. This way, brands can attract positive media attention, strengthen their presence in the minds of their consumers and attract investments.
- Real-life audience insights: Marketing events provide a platform for brands to track attendee engagement and behaviour in real time beyond what exists in research publications. With the aid of AI, advanced analytics and behavioural tracking, these insights are better refined to help marketers make data-backed decisions to improve customer retention and revenue.
- Collaboration: Beyond connecting with target audiences, marketing events serve as hubs for brands to collaborate and expand into new markets. This allows them to share expansion costs, leverage one another’s customer base and build greater credibility, which cannot be achieved if they compete.
Upcoming Marketing Events in the USA 2026
In this section, we will walk you through the various marketing events during different months in the US, with each offering its unique opportunities and strategic connections. This enables you to prepare how to make the most of every event in advance.
January 2026
ASI Show Orlando
Also known as the Advertising Speciality Institute’s major East Coast trade show for the promotional products industry, ASI Show Orlando is held at the Orange County Convention Centre. It fosters connections between suppliers and distributors to learn new strategies and source new products.
Date
January 5 - 7, 2026
Location
Orange County Convention Centre, South Concourse, Hall A, Orlando, Florida
Event Type
Trade Show
Website
https://www.asishow.com/shows/2026/orlando/floor-plan
Who should attend?
- Promotional product distributors and suppliers
- Tech firms
- Marketing brands
- Enterprise brands
Why It's Important
It is the premier promotional products trade show on the East Coast with powerful networking and business opportunities, and promotional products discovery.
Keynote Speakers
Melissa Proctor, Sophia, the AI-powered Humanoid Robot
Pricing Tiers
There are 2 pricing tiers - Distributor/Attendee, Supplier/Exhibitor. You have to fill out the forms on their website, inputting your details and a promotional code if you have one, to get the price quote.
Lead Generation World
Lead Generation World brings together the brightest minds in the lead generation industry to help advertisers and buyers navigate the ecosystem while providing amazing networking opportunities
Date
January 4 - 6, 2025
Location
Gaylord Pacific, San Diego, California
Event Type
Conference
Website
Who should attend?
- Advertisers
- Buyers
- CEOs and Founders
- Anyone interested in lead generation
Why It's Important
It is the leading industry event in the lead generation ecosystem that provides strategic insights on how to buy and close leads into sales. Attendees also get a one-on-one meeting with experts.
Keynote Speakers
Not yet revealed
Pricing Tiers
As of today, the general pass is $1095, while the lead buyer pass is $395.
Product Marketing Summit Washington, D.C
The Product Marketing Summit is a yearly gathering that gathers the brightest minds in product marketing for high-impact networking, learning and discussion.
Date
January 28, 2026
Location
Convene Hamilton Square, Washington, D.C.
Event Type
Summit
Website
world.productmarketingalliance.com/location/washington
Who should attend?
- Startups
- Aspiring/New/Experienced product marketers
- Marketing agencies
- Organisations
Why It's Important
You will learn how to future-proof your product marketing career in an AI-driven world and get access to experienced product managers with whom you can join forces.
Keynote Speakers
Reesha Sodha, Marisa Banigan, Zach Messler, Adam Monago, Mariya Cherk, Sara Morgan
Pricing Tiers
February 2026
ANA Creator Marketing Conference
ANA Creator Marketing Conference is the leading event for industries, brands and individuals in the Creator economy. It is an avenue to learn new strategies, navigate rates and create content that connects and delivers results.
Date
February 23 - 25, 2026
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada
Event Type
Conference
Website
www.ana.net/conference/show/id/INFL-FEB26
Who should attend?
- Brand storytelling agencies
- Companies
- Creator-driven platforms
- Individuals
Why It's Important
It is the leading industry event for players in the Creator economy. It also provides access to partnerships, influencer programs and brand storytelling opportunities that will shape the creator economy.
Keynote Speakers
Josh Rosenberg, Kevin Frankenfeld, Derek Schoen, Zack Pospisil, Bob Liodice, Leah Marshall, Casey DePalma McCartney
Pricing Tiers
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ANA Future of Marketing Leadership Conference
The ANA Future of Marketing Leadership Conference is a one-day conference that brings together industry and academia to chart a modern marketing curriculum to explore talent competencies for future success.
Date
February 11, 2026
Location
Yale Center for Customer Insights At The Yale School Of Management, New Haven, Connecticut
Event Type
Conference
Website
www.ana.net/conference/show/id/MPF-FEB26
Who should attend?
- Tech startups
- B2Bs and B2Cs
- Aspiring/New/Experienced marketers
- Companies
Why It's Important
The conference offers inspiration, practical education, and the opportunity to explore the talent competencies for marketing success. x
Keynote Speakers
Unpublished
Pricing Tiers
Product Marketing Summit Austin
The Product Marketing Summit in Austin is a gathering of hundreds of product marketing managers and experts who share the latest trends in product marketing and go-to-market strategies for career acceleration.
Date
February 24 & 25, 2026
Location
Austin, Texas
Event Type
Summit
Website
world.productmarketingalliance.com/location/austin
Who should attend?
- Startups
- Aspiring/New/Experienced product marketers
- Marketing agencies
- Organisations
Why It's Important
The Product Marketing Summit is an avenue to gain fresh perspectives, strategies and tools to accelerate your product marketing career and build meaningful connections with other product marketing managers and professionals.
Keynote Speakers
Nicole Watson, Chris Apaliski, Casey Moujaes, Priyana Tiwari, Cameron Turnbow, Scott Baker, Nisha Goklaney, etc.
Pricing Tiers
March 2026
B2B Marketing Exchange
The B2B Marketing Exchange is a premiere event for sales and marketing practitioners who want to acquire the latest strategies, tools and insights to advance in their careers.
Date
March 9 - 11, 2026
Location
Omni La Costa Resort, Carlsbad, California
Event Type
Conference
Website
Who should attend?
- Sales and marketing practitioners
- Senior-level marketers
- Sales leaders
- Marketing agencies
- Startups and established companies
- Thought leaders in the marketing industry
Why It's Important
Asides the insightful sessions from different speakers, attendees have access to exclusive networking opportunities with their peers and marketing leaders they won’t ordinarily meet on a good day.
Keynote Speakers
Not yet published
Pricing Tiers
Not yet published
SXSW 2026
SXSW is a conference that brings together mid to senior-level decision makers in the Creative industry to share new insights, creative breakthroughs and new technologies to shape the future of the industry.
Date
March 12 - 18, 2026
Location
Austin, Texas
Event Type
Conference
Website
Who should attend?
- Creatives
- Mid and senior-level decision makers
- Marketing and sales professionals
- Content creators
Why It's Important
The SXSW conference is a global community of creatives, providing a unique opportunity to learn from different professionals, gain access to exclusive circles and collaborate for huge profits.
Keynote Speakers
Jack Conte, Russ, Timnit Gebru, Amy Webb, Paula Kerger, The All-American Rejects
Pricing Tiers
Groups and students get discounts.
Customer Marketing Summit New York
The Customer Marketing Summit brings together peers and industry leaders in customer marketing and advocacy to share insights and case studies to improve ROI, advance their careers and scale their impact.
Date
March 11 - 12, 2026
Location
Convene 360 Madison Avenue, New York
Event Type
Conference
Website
events.customermarketingalliance.com
Who should attend?
- Content creators and marketers
- Customer marketing professionals
- Startup founders
Why It's Important
Attendees get to learn the industry innovations they need to prove the value of customer marketing to management, which, in turn, accelerates their careers and increases their income.
Keynote Speakers
Bridget Heaton, Gabriela Omos-Hill, Valerio Battelli, Sheena Hakimian, Phil Burrows, Christina Dalton, Rajesh Mittal, Kristine Naylor, Shelby Allen, Max Bailey, etc.
Pricing Tiers
April 2026
Social Media Marketing World
This is the largest event in the social media marketing industry, organised by Social Media Examiner. At the event, you uncover cutting-edge breakthroughs and new technologies in AI marketing, marketing strategy, organic social marketing and paid social marketing
Date
April 28 - 30, 2026
Location
Anaheim, California
Event Type
Conference
Website
Who should attend?
- Social media marketers and managers
- Content creators and marketers
- CEOs and Founders
- Mid and senior-level decision-makers in organisations
Why It's Important
The exposure to the brilliant sessions and connections with other attendees, speakers and sponsors are investments that will pay off at least tenfold for you and your team.
Keynote Speakers
Michael Stelzner, Mari Smith, Sean Cannell, Pat Flynn, Salma Jafri, Liz Germain, Nicky Saunders, Eden Hazan, etc.
Pricing Tiers
DigiMarCon East 2026
DigiMarCon is the premier digital marketing, media and advertising conference and exhibition in the Eastern US. It is a two-day conference that combines tech and innovation, bringing top leaders to share cutting-edge strategies, actionable insights and the latest trends to shape the future of digital marketing.
Date
April 9 - 10, 2026
Location
New York Marriott, New York City
Event Type
Conference
Website
Who should attend?
- Aspiring/new/experienced digital marketers
- Marketing brands and agencies
- Startup founders
- Chief Marketing Officers
- Content creators and marketers
- Social media marketers and managers
- Media professionals
Why It's Important
DigiMarCon is a conference that brings together professionals across the marketing, media, and tech industries, providing a unique opportunity to bounce your ideas off diverse, experienced people and build relationships with trailblazers in different industries.
Keynote Speakers
Not yet announced
Pricing Tiers
Customer Service & Experience West
Customer Service & Experience West is a conference that brings together customer service leaders and professionals from different organisations to share concrete, implementable strategies that can enhance customer relations.
Date
April 21 - 22, 2026
Location
San Diego, California
Event Type
Conference
Website
events.reutersevents.com/customer-service/customer-service-san-diego
Who should attend?
- Customer service managers
- Team leads
- Support agents and representatives
- Marketing and brand managers
- Product managers and business strategies
Why It's Important
At the conference, you not only learn to grow your mindset and find solutions to common problems, but you also get to connect, grow your network and gain experience beyond your company’s four walls.
Keynote Speakers
Not yet announced
Pricing Tiers
Pricing details not yet been announced; you can email them for enquiries.
May 2026
eTail Connect
It is an invitation-only event for powerful senior retail leaders to forge connections and gain the insights to drive innovation and growth.
Date
May 12 - 14, 2026
Location
JW Marriott Marquis Miami, Florida
Event Type
Conference
Website
Who should attend?
- Senior eCommerce executives
- Omnichannel executives
- C-level executives, VPs or Directors of retail brands or organisations
Why It's Important
It is an avenue for professionals in e-commerce, digital marketing, data and analytics to gain insights into the next trends that will shape operations, growth and processes in the retail industry.
Keynote Speakers
Not yet announced
Pricing Tiers
To participate, you have to request an invite through the website.
ANA Brand Masters Conference
The ANA Brand Masters Conference brings together the world’s leading brands and chief marketing officers to discuss brand innovation, trends and the future of brand marketing.
Date
May 18 - 20, 2026
Location
InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles, California
Event Type
Conference
Website
www.ana.net/conference/show/id/BIC-MAY26
Who should attend?
- Chief Marketing Officers
- Advertising and Creative Directors
- Brand managers and strategists
- Marketing consultants
- Corporate communications professionals
Why It's Important
It offers a front-row seat to conversations redefining marketing in a time driven by data, immersive technologies, AI and purpose, providing actionable insights on how to future-proof your marketing career.
Keynote Speakers
Not yet announced
Pricing Tiers
B2B Online
B2b Online is a marketing event for digital business owners who want to master omni-channel marketing, transform their businesses and increase their measurable ROI.
Date
May 4 - 6, 2026
Location
Chicago Marriott Downtown, Chicago
Event Type
Conference
Website
Who should attend?
- Freelancers and course creators
- Digital business owners
- Digital marketers
- e-commerce and retail specialists
Why It's Important
The conference provides digital business owners with cutting-edge thinking, tools and templates to build failproof omni-channel experiences to strengthen customer satisfaction and increase ROI.
Keynote Speakers
Not yet announced
Pricing Tier
Registration before November 30 comes at a discounted price of $1,399, and $2,099 after
June 2026
Gartner Marketing Symposium
Gartner Marketing Symposium is a marketing event that brings together a diverse group of CMOs and marketing professionals for meaningful interactions on AI, customer experience, marketing analytics and data management to shape the marketing community.
Date
June 8 - 10, 2026
Location
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Denver, Colorado
Event Type
Symposium
Website
www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/marketing-symposium-us
Who should attend?
- Chief Marketing Officers
- Data and analytics leaders
- Customer Experience strategists
- Marketing technologists
Why It's Important
It is important because it equips marketers with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate the evolving AI landscape and lead result-driven innovation in their careers.
Keynote Speakers
Amy Abatangle, Ant Duffin, Lizzy Foo Kune, Nicole Greene, Carlos Guerrero, Matt Moorut, Ewan McIntyre
Pricing Tiers
ANA Masters of B2B Marketing Conference
This is a conference exclusively for B2B marketers, and it brings together leading B2B visionaries and senior executives of B2B companies to share curated insights and innovative strategies for marketing excellence.
Date
June 3 - 5, 2026
Location
Marriott Magnificent Mile Chicago
Event Type
Conference
Website
www.ana.net/conference/show/id/B2BANC-JUN26
Who should attend?
- B2B marketing professionals
- B2B startup founders and CEOs
- Senior marketing executives
- Marketing visionaries and innovators
Why It's Important
Marketing practitioners who attend the ANA Masters of B2B Marketing Conference will gain access to top industry secrets, campaign frameworks and new storytelling techniques that resonate with modern audiences.
Keynote Speakers
Not yet announced
Pricing Tiers
CX North America Summit
CX North America Summit brings together customer experience practitioners for defining conversations about tech, empathy and strategy as it relates to the customer journey.
Date
June 28 - 30, 2026
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Event Type
Summit
Website
www.forrester.com/event/cx-north-america
Who should attend?
- Senior executives in marketing, design and tech
- Customer experience support agents
- Customer service professionals
- Founders and CEOs.
Why It's Important
Attendees will meet industry leaders and top brands who will share their biggest breakthroughs on customer experience, including a hands-on session on data strategy and trustbuilding.
Keynote Speakers
Not yet announced
Pricing Tiers
Not yet announced
July 2026
Affiliate Summit East
Affiliate Summit East is an affiliate marketing event that gathers over 4000 affiliate publishers, advertisers, e-commerce sellers, media buyers, tech companies and networks to uncover additional monetisation methods and grow their businesses.
Date
July 27 - 28, 2026
Location
Marriott Marquis Times Square, New York
Event Type
Summit
Website
Who should attend?
- Affiliate marketers and publishers
- Influencer marketers and content creators
- Affiliate networks
- Technology providers
- Media buyers and advertisers
Why It's Important
Attendees gain new insights into unique monetisation strategies, partnership opportunities and emerging technologies that can exponentially grow their networks and income.
Keynote Speakers
Not yet announced
Pricing Tiers
August 2026
National Sales Network Conference & Career Fair
This conference brings together industry leaders and game-changers in tech, marketing, finance, Human Resources, etc., from across the US for invaluable conversations and networking. It also includes a career fair where the best and brightest talents can be hired.
Date
August 12 - 14, 2026
Location
Marriott Marquis, Washington D.C.
Event Type
Conference
Website
Who should attend?
- Sales and marketing professionals
- HR executives
- Corporate executives
- Students and early-career professionals
- Business development managers
- Team leads
Why It's Important
Attendees gain access to 30 workshops, photo ops with all 3 keynote speakers, corporate hospitality suites for intimate networking, and 60+ companies actively hiring for roles in sales, marketing, IT, etc. It’s learning plus career progression in one event.
Keynote Speakers
Not yet announced
Pricing Tiers
September 2026
INBOUND
Inbound is a marketing event hosted by HubSpot for leaders to transform their ideas into creative approaches that can move their organisations forward.
Date
September 16 - 18, 2026
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Event Type
Conference
Website
Who should attend?
- Marketing and sales professionals
- Founders and CEOs
- Senior and mid-level executives
- Coaches and mentors
Why It's Important
Aside from the main sessions, INBOUND features educational break-out sessions on different areas such as tech, AI, etc., with different product demos and announcements, plus unique networking with growth-minded individuals.
Keynote Speakers
Not yet announced
Pricing Tiers
Not yet announced
Product Marketing Summit
Product Marketing Summit is a gathering of PMM experts who share real-life case studies, latest industry trends and innovations to help you deliver measurable results and get ahead of the curve.
Date
September 10 - 11, 2026
Location
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, San Francisco, California
Event Type
Summit
Website
world.productmarketingalliance.com/location/sanfrancisco
Who should attend?
- Product marketers and managers
- Startup founders
- Product-driven tech companies
- Digital marketers
- Corporate communications officers
Why It's Important
Attendees gain access to unique insights from five main tracks - product marketing, developer marketing, AI for marketers and an exclusive from Chief Marketing Officers - and enjoy unrivalled networking and fun.
Keynote Speakers
Not yet announced
Pricing Tiers
ANA AI and Technology for Marketers Conference
The ANA AI and Technology for Marketers Conference brings together early AI adopters and marketing specialists to share insights on how to navigate upcoming AI disruptions related to marketing and how to stay ahead of the AI curve.
Date
September 23 - 25, 2026
Location
MGM National Harbor, Maryland
Event Type
Conference
Website
www.ana.net/conference/show/id/MFM-SEP26
Who should attend?
- Automation experts
- CMOs, CEOs and Founders
- Brand managers and content marketers
- Senior marketing executives
- Marketing technologists
Why It's Important
Asides the insightful sessions, attendees enjoy powerful networking opportunities with marketing leaders, senior marketing executives and startups which they would not ordinarily have access to. This can prove useful regarding changing jobs, getting more gigs and leveraging connections to scale projects.
Keynote Speakers
Not yet announced
Pricing Tiers
October 2026
CMWorld
CMWorld - Content Marketing World - brings together the most inspiring storytellers and content marketing executives to share real-world insights, practical takeaways and creative firepower for better output and measurable results.
Date
October 5 - 7, 2026
Location
Denver, Colorado
Event Type
Conference
Website
Who should attend?
- Brand managers and creative strategists
- Startup founders
- AI strategy leaders
- Chief Marketing Officers (CMOs)
- Marketing Directors
Why It's Important
Attendees learn cutting-edge content marketing and creative storytelling techniques from top global content leaders, especially with regard to the use of AI and immersive technologies.
Keynote Speakers
Not yet announced
Pricing Tiers
Not yet announced
Marketing Artificial Intelligence Conference (MAICON)
MAICON brings together software marketers and business leaders to explore how various marketing aspects, such as content strategy, ad buying, email and social media marketing, can be made smarter with AI.
Date
October 13 - 15, 2026
Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Event Type
Conference
Website
www.marketingaiinstitute.com/register/maicon
Who should attend?
- Marketing Directors
- Chief Marketing Officers
- Agencies and startups
- Digital marketers
- Content strategies
Why It's Important
MAICON is important for marketing professionals who want to future-proof their careers with AI and get hands-on exposure to AI-powered tools and workflows to achieve high ROI with less effort.
Keynote Speakers
Not yet announced
Pricing Tiers
DigiMarCon Florida
DigiMarCon Florida is the premier digital marketing, media & advertising conference and exhibition in Florida, bringing together thought leaders and peers to share unique marketing insights and form powerful communities.
Date
October 14 - 15, 2026
Location
Hyatt Regency Miami Hotel, Orlando, Florida
Event Type
Conference
Website
Who should attend?
- Content creators and marketers
- Social media managers
- Brand managers and advertising executives
- Tech startups and digital entrepreneurs
- Marketing students and professionals
Why It's Important
It’s the perfect opportunity to learn the latest AI trends shaping digital marketing, connect with innovators and join a global marketing community you can rely on.
Keynote Speakers
Not yet announced
Pricing Tiers
Not yet announced
Tips for Attending Marketing Events in the USA
Attending marketing events in the US takes more than dressing nicely and showing up; you have to be intentional about positioning yourself for success and getting maximum value from every interaction. Below are some ways to make the most of every marketing event;
Have Clear Goals Before the Event
Before attending any marketing event, define what you want to achieve from that event. Be clear about your “why”. Do you want to connect with your industry peers, find new clients or discover new methods? Setting goals helps you not to be distracted and keeps you focused throughout the event. Study the agenda of the events to help you know what type of value you can get.
Engage other attendees, speakers and organisers
The attendees who receive the most value from any marketing event are those who participate. They take notes, ask questions, connect with speakers and fellow attendees, etc. A good way is to prepare your questions and points of discussion in advance, which leaves a strong impression on everyone at the event. Additionally, sharing what you learn on social media can position you as a thought leader.
Digitalise your networking
Marketing events today always have digital aspects, from social media connections to AI matchmaking to digital chatrooms. Some events now use apps such as Eventify that enable them to feature the sessions, schedules, exhibitors, sponsors and speakers. As such, you can network with precision and intention rather than leaving it to chance. Also, be proactive and engage with the right set of people.
Follow up with connections after the event
The true value of an event doesn’t end with the event. Sometimes, the best of an event will come after the event through the connections you made and the conversations you had at the event. This is why you should follow up on every connection within 48 hours of meeting them, whether by sending them an email or personalised LinkedIn messages. Reference the conversation you had with them and seek to add value. Be authentic and consistent. These connections can eventually turn into friends and alliances that can unlock your next level.
Use Eventify to Manage and Optimise Your Marketing Events
Whether hybrid, virtual or in-person, managing a marketing event that brings together hundreds of people can be overwhelming. You can easily miss out on the details that help your event make a difference, but you can eliminate this risk by using Eventify. Eventify is an all-in-one management platform that simplifies the entire event lifecycle from registration to post-event analytics. Its AI-powered capabilities help you run your marketing events hitch-free while saving time and costs. Start by booking a free demo today and exploring how Eventify can help you with your next marketing event.
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