Marketers are social people, and we’ve got the conferences to prove it!
Check out our list of upcoming events, big and small, where you can rub shoulders with some of the biggest names and most promising up-and-comers in the SEO and Marketing world.
We had an amazing time at conferences in 2025, attending Brighton SEO, San Diego, Chiang Mai SEO, SEO Estonia, WTS Fest Philly, and so many more!
We can’t wait to get globetrotting again next year, so read on for our round-up of all of the best online and in-person SEO and marketing events for 2026!
You might even spot the fatjoe team at some of them…
The Top Marketing And SEO Conferences In The World 2026!
SMX Munich – 9-11 March 2026 (Munich, Germany)
SMX Munich gathers over 1,200 search marketers for three days of deep-dive sessions covering AI + SEO, GEO, PPC, plus technical search strategies – it’s a great place to catch the future of search marketing across Europe. We attended the 2024 edition and couldn’t get enough of the bratwurst or the conference.
SEO Mastery Summit – 10-13 March 2026 (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
SEO Mastery Summit is a four-day summit designed for serious SEOs, agency leaders, and business owners. Expect intense workshops, hands-on sessions, and expert talks focused on scaling SEO operations – including AI-driven content engines, programmatic workflows, and automation of link-building. It’s a good fit for those ready to move beyond surface-level advice and build systems that scale.
brightonSEO UK – 30 April-1 May 2026 (Brighton, UK)
brightonSEO UK’s spring edition of the world’s largest search marketing conference returns to (sometimes sunny) Brighton for two days packed with talks from top global search experts, plus the option to do a full-day workshop beforehand. It’s perfect for anyone wanting practical SEO, content, and digital marketing insights with a down-to-earth community vibe – from in-house marketers to agency professionals.
SEO Week – 27-30 April 2026 (New York City, USA)
Back after their first edition last year, SEO Week’s four-day conference is built around the evolution of search – especially how AI, indexing, retrieval models, and user behavior are reshaping SEO. With days organised around themes like “Science,” “Psychology,” “Ecosystem,” and “Future,” SEO Week offers advanced, research-driven content for senior strategists, technical SEOs, and executives who want to anticipate the future of search.
The Masterminders – 24-26 June 2026 (Manchester, UK)
The Masterminders is an exclusive, high-value conference aimed at agency owners, senior professionals, and growth-focused marketers. The Masterminders stands out for its intimate setting (limited seats), strategic sessions on scaling businesses, lead generation systems, AI workflows, and a strong emphasis on actionable, revenue-first SEO rather than theory. Great if you want an exclusive event, practical frameworks, and real ROI from your SEO efforts.
SEO Estonia – 9-11 July 2026 (Tallinn, Estonia)
SEO Estonia offers 3 days of main-stage talks, mastermind sessions, and networking – often with a focus on emerging markets, AI-driven strategies and approaches for smaller or localized markets. Hosted in e-forward Estonia and the beautiful city of Tallinn, it’s the perfect conference for those looking past the usual big suspects.
brightonSEO San Diego – 15-16 September 2026 (San Diego, USA)
The US edition of brightonSEO brings the same spirit – expert talks, practical workshops, and community energy – but tailored to a North American audience. It’s a strong option if you want to combine US-market insights with the proven formula that has made brightonSEO one of the world’s leading search-marketing conferences.
We’ve loved it every time we’ve gone and can’t wait to soak up the sun again in 2026.
Chiang Mai SEO – 9-13 November 2026 (Chiang Mai, Thailand)
A mammoth five-day global gathering of SEO entrepreneurs, affiliate marketers, and agency owners. Chiang Mai SEO is known for an exclusive vibe, performance-driven content – covering technical SEO, affiliate growth, link building, and global networking. The listed schedule is only a tiny fraction of the networking and knowledge-sharing available.
Include Your Event
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Happy conferencing, we hope to see you there!
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