5 Marketing Conferences to Attend in the 2nd Half of 2018

Written by: Maria Rummel

Listen up marketers of 2018, it’s halftime!


Whether you’re miles ahead on your goals, or you’re still sprinting to move the needle, the halfway point in the year is an important time for marketers to pause and evaluate the last 6 months.

Are you getting burnt out on the same old marketing tactics? Maybe what “we’ve always done” just isn’t working anymore, or you’re finding yourself in a new role. If this sounds like you, it might be time to buy and ticket and pack your bags. Marketing conferences are a great way to reset and pump your existing marketing plan with new ideas and energy.

With hundreds of marketing conferences out there, we’ve narrowed it down to a few you won’t want to miss!


Chicago Digital Summit
Dates: September 26-27, 2018
Location: Chicago, IL
Price Ranges: $275 – $1195
Highlights: All-star speaker line-up of diverse leaders from today’s most popular brands including, Netflix, Instagram, Google, Airbnb, Salesforce, and more.

MozCon
Dates: July 9-11, 2018
Location: Seattle, WA
Price Ranges: $849 – $1,399
Highlights: MozCon’s ticket price includes a recording of the conference speakers so your attendees can share all the knowledge when they return.

Content Marketing World
Dates: September 4-7, 2018
Location: Cleveland, OH
Price Ranges: $1,899 – $2,499
Highlights: Tina Fey. Must we say more?

INBOUND 2018
Dates: September 4-7, 2018
Location: Boston, MA
Price Ranges: $399 – $1,899
Highlights: The full lineup has yet to be released, and this conference has already secured some major players – Tarana Burke, Troy Carter, and Payal Kadakia. Past speakers include Michelle Obama and Andy Cohen.

MarTech
Dates: October 1-3, 2018
Location: Boston, MA
Price Ranges: $499 – $2045
Highlights: This conference is vendor-agnostic, which is a huge plus for the breadth of content that will be delivered. Looking to integrate marketing, management, and technology? This conference is for you!

Related: How to Get Results From Attending Conferences and Events

Each of these events presents an opportunity to travel, meet other marketers, hear some amazing speakers, and attend some great parties. Before you get too wrapped up in all the conference fun, make sure to check out this post on how to make what you learn at an event tangible.