The Top B2B Marketing Conferences To Do Deals

B2B marketing conferences have seen a steady rise in popularity among businesses, brands, advertising agencies, and social media influencers. With the rise of online events, conferences seem to be losing their appeal, however, face-to-face interaction cannot be beat when it comes to learning and scaling your business from the ground up. The conferences give you an opportunity to meet new people, network, and connect with like-minded business owners and agency professionals, and go in-depth with the entire learning experience. How to get more clients, how to identify your goals, and how to apply best industry practices to your organization, and well, to get out of the office for a little while!

General B2B Marketing Conferences

Stacking Growth Summit

Stacking Growth is an elite community that organizes  summitswhere you can come together with the best of the best of the influencer, brand, and marketing world. Some of the top industry leaders will attend, such as:

• Nike
• GUESS
• Adidas
• FOX
• NBS
• Disney
• Twitch
• Marvel

Some of the top speakers that attended the summit are:

• Roman Tsunder, the CEO of PTTOW! And WORLDZ
• Arria Bagah, CEO of ROAS
• Ryan Cummins, CEO and co-founder of Omaze
• Chris Rose, Head of Retail and Performance Marketing at GUESS
• + many social media influencers with millions of followers.

Ticket prices: $147 - $250

Forbes CMO Summit

November 13-15, 2019, Dana Point, CA 
The exclusive Forbes CMO Summit will gather top industry leaders to discuss thought leadership, innovation in marketing, and brand engagement dynamics. Past speakers include:

• Deborah Wahl, Global CMO at Cadilac
• Mark Howard, Chief Revenue Officer at Forbes Media
• Jay Livingston, CMO at BARK
• Stephanie McMahon, Chief Brand Officer at WWE
• Maxxie Goldstein, Founder at MEYVYN
• Chris Tung, CMO at Alibaba Group 

Tickets are invitation-only and, if accepted, range from:

• Early Bird - $1495
• Standard - $1950

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Leann Bonanno, VP, Forbes Live & Content Partnerships at lbonanno@forbes.comThe summit will take place at Ritz Carlton Dana Point in California. Check Skyscanner for flight and hotel deals.

Argyle Marketing Leadership Forum

October 2019, New York City

The Argyle Marketing Leadership Forum will provide insight into the technologies and techniques that marketers use to drive growth, optimize their performance, and scale their brands. The forum will focus on agile marketing, content, social, relationships, new technologies, data strategies, and of course, leadership. Tickets are invitation only, and you must register to get an invite.

You can sponsor:

• Virtual
• Live
• Custom events

Talk to one of the sponsorship teams via email

sponsorship@argyleforum.com

ISMA Marketing Vision – Annual Conference & Awards Ceremony

October 14th – 16th, MIT Samberg Conference Center, Cambridge, MA

Marketing Vision is ITSMA’s annual conference that focuses on new trends in B2B solutions marketing. This year, they are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the conference where you will gain insight to the world of marketing and hear about the best practices of marketers who are doing it right!

• Pricing – Members: $1795, Non-members: $2095

• Tickets: Log in for registration https://www.itsma.com/wp-login.php

Sponsorship: Contact Dirk Mullenger at dmullenger@itsma.com

Attendee costs:

• Pre-conference workshops available separately at $595 for members, and $795 for non-members.
• Cancellation fee 15-29 days prior to the event is $250
• Check Skyscanner.com for best flight deals

Speakers:

• Vala Afshar, Chief Digital Evangelist at Salesforce
• Scott Brinker, VP, Platform Ecosystem, HubSpot, and chiefmartec.com editor
• Bev Burgess, Senior VP and ABM Practice Lead, ITSMA
• Dave Munn, President & CEO, ITSMA
• John Della Volpe, Founder and CEO, SocialSphere & Director of Polling, Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics
• Julie Schwartz, Senior VP, Research & Thought Leadership, ITSMA

B2B Marketing Ignite 2019

July 8-9, 2019, London, UK

At Ignite 2019 you will delve deep into the hot topics in B2B marketing such as mar-tech, CX, brand development, strategy and industry insights, where over 80 speakers will deliver keynotes to challenge the entire industry.

Speakers include the likes of:

• Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman at Ogilvy
• Zoe Hominick, Head of Business Marketing at O2
• Sanjeev Munjal, Lead Digital Commerce at Accenture
• Neil Dowling, VP for Global Integrated Marketing at Genpact

• Andrea Clatworthy, Head of ABM EMEIA at Fujitsu

Some of the companies that have confirmed their attendance:

• Thomson Reuters
• Ricoh
• Genesys
• IBM
• TMF Group
• Sage

Tickets:

• Conference-only - £599+VAT

• Training and conference - £1198+VAT

To receive a sponsorship pack, contact Mitch Hole, Head of Media at B2B Marketing at mitch.hole@b2bmarketing.net or +44 (0) 20 7014 4920

The conference will take place at the Business Design Centre at 52 Upper Street in London. Check Skyscanner for best flight and hotel rates.

MarketingProfs B2B Forum

October 16-18, 2019, Gaylord National Resort, National Harbor, MD

MarketingProfs B2B Forum is a place where industry leaders, innovators, and executives gather to share tips, success stories, and explore the new trends in the world of marketing.

Confirmed keynotes include:

• Neen James, Author and Speaker
• Jay Baer, President at Convince & Convert
• Kara Swisher, Executive Editor at Recode
• Ann Handley, Chief Content Officer at MarketingProfs

Tickets range from

• VIP experience - $2396 - $2795
• Conference-only pass - $1495 - $1895
• Workshop-only pass - $1095

For sponsorship opportunities, fill out the contact form here. 

B2B Marketing Expo

October 2-3, 2019, Los Angeles, CA 

One of the leading marketing events from Europe is coming to Los Angeles! Attending the B2B Marketing Expo will allow you to connect with other marketing professionals and learn all about the techniques, innovations, and tools used by the top-rated marketers in the world.

Keynote speakers include:

• Jamie Mendez, Director, Channel Marketing at IBM
• Masha Finkelstein, MarTech Evangelist at Google
• Noelle LaCharite, AI Evangelist at Microsoft
• Matthew Lieberman, CMO at PwC
• Chantal Rickards, CEO at BAFTA
• Matt Heinz, President at Heinz Marketing

Tickets are free and can be requested here. Contact the Event Director Eddy Lawrance for information, brochure, and costs of exhibiting, as well as sponsorship info at (702) 707-7627 or Email: eddy.lawrance@prysmgroup.co.uk The conference takes place at the LA Convention Center. You can book a hotel through onPeak, the official hotel provider of the conference, and check Skyscanner for flight deals.

B2B Content Marketing Conferences

CONEX: The Content Experience 2019

August 20th – 22nd, 2019, Toronto

The Royal Conservatory of Music Digital and content marketers will gather in the city of Toronto for two days of workshops, learning, and conversation. They will share their ways of creating and owning their content experience! Closing keynote will be delivered by a renowned actress and comedian, SNL’s Cecily Strong, and other speakers include:

• JT Holmes, a professional airborne athlete, skier, and car racer
• Randy Frisch, CMO and co-founder of Uberflip
• Jay Baer, President of Convince & Convert
• Neil Patel, co-founder of Neil Patel Digital
• April Dunford, CEO of Ambient Strategy

Tickets range from:

• Workshop Pass - $350 + taxes (includes access to workshops and case studies)
• First Class Pass - $999 + taxes (includes: access to keynotes and presentations, first round Breakout Session Registration, access to workshops and studies, all Networking events, closing party, and VIP lounge)
• Premium Class Pass - $699 + taxes (includes everything from First Class Pass, plus access to all Networking events, and the closing party)

To sponsor the event, email conex@uberflip.com

Content Jam

October 28-29, 2019, Chicago, IL 

Content Jam is a yearly conference that gathers top-notch speakers and marketers who share insights into content strategy, conversion, analytics, and promotion! Networking is highly encouraged, as visitors can meet other industry leaders and professionals and learn about best practices and content tips. 

Speakers include:

• Mark Schaefer, Speaker and Author
• Wil Reynolds, Founder at SEER Interactive
• Britney Muller, Senior SEO Scientist at Moz
• Aaron Orendorff, Editor in Chief at Shopify Plus
• Val Geisler, Digital Strategist at ValGeisler.com

Tickets range from $449 to $749 and include conference-only and conference + workshop(s) tickets.      Content Jam takes place at the Sheraton Grand in Chicago, IL. Check Skyscanner for best flight deals.

Content Marketing World Conference and Expo

September 3-6, 2019, Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, OH

CMWorld 2019 is the place to be for all the content marketers who want to learn about new trends, ways of planning, and methods of growing a business. Leading experts and brand marketers will attend and speak in over 120 sessions and workshops, and they will cover topics such as ROI, storytelling, demand generation, strategy, AI, and more. 

Featured speakers include:

• Henry Rollins, Author, Writer, and Musician
• Mindy Kaling, Writer, producer, author, actress, and director
• Nilla Ali, VP of Strategic Partnerships at BuzzFeed
• Scott Stratten, President at UnMarketing
• Heather Ritchie, Head of Campaign Strategy at Nokia
• Laura Hamlyn, Director of Global Content Team at Red Hat
• A. Lee Judge, Co-Founder and CMO at Content Monsta

Ticket tiers are:

• All-Access Pass
• Main Conference Plus
• Main Conference
• Summit or Industry Forum

Sponsorship options are plentiful and include: 

• Exhibiting: Included in Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze packages
• Content Marketing Awards
• Branding
• Online display ads in CMI Online

To become a sponsor, contact cmisales@ubm.com or fill out a form here.B2B Influencer Marketing Conferences

IMCX Influencer Marketing Conference & Expo

9-11 Jul 2019; Los Angeles

Convention Center Influencer Marketing Conference & Expo is an educational networking event, taking place in Los Angeles over the course of three days. Top influencers will host meet & greets, and major senior-level marketing professionals from the fashion, beauty, fitness, and wellness industries will offer the chance to connect with them and discover new and innovative influencer marketing agencies and platforms. Some of the key speakers:

• Peter Nguyen, Founder & CEO of Ad Exchange Group
• Brandi Boatner, Social and influencer communications lead, Global Markets @ IBM
• Jesse Leimgruber, CEO of Neo Reach
• Kym Nelson, SVP of Sales at Twitch
• Sari Katz, Content partnerships manager at YouTube

Over 350 influencers confirmed their attendance as well:

• Foodys
• Andy Milonakis
• Adin Kolansky
• Julius Dein

When it comes to attendance, you have two options: 

1. Tickets:

• Standard Registration: includes conference materials, access to sessions and the exhibit hall
• VIP Registration: includes everything in the Standard Registration, plus an invitation for the awards dinner
• Workshop 1 Pass: includes conference materials, one-day access to Workshop 1 and the exhibit hall

 2. Exhibit:

• 10” x 10” table with two chairs, full-page ad in the conference guide, two standard registration tickets, and signage
• 20” x 10” table with two chairs, full-page ad in the conference guide, four standard registration tickets, and signage

For sponsorship information, email info@influencermarketingexpo.com. Check out the official Exhibitor & Sponsor Guide here.

Influencer Marketing Show

22-23 Oct 2019, London, UK

 

At #IMS19, businesses, brands. and content creators will have the opportunity to dispel the myths and learn more about one of the most effective marketing strategies of today. A series of case studies, panel discussions, and networking opportunities will allow the attendees to showcase the technologies and best practices, and share their experiences with others.

 Brands attending:

• Superdry
• Oath
• GAME
• L’Oréal
• Adidas
• Mont Blanc
• Samsung
• British Airways

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Chris Henley, the sales and partnership manager at chris.henley@performancein.com, or +44 (0) 7769290763 / 0117 990 2930, and download the Sponsorship Pack for more information. 

Ticket options are:

• Standard
• Networking
• VIP
• Guest List – Complimentary for advertisers, agencies, influencers, and publishers, with a maximum of two tickets per company

VidCon1

July 10-13, Anaheim, CA, USA 

Vidcon is celebrating its 10th birthday! Influencers from platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Twitch, TikTok, and LinkedIn will gather in Anaheim, California to mingle, meet fans, and talk to brands and companies that come to meet up with potential brand ambassadors and marketing partners.  Tickets are offered in three tracks:

• The Community Track: for fans who want to meet their favorite creators
• The Creator Track: for creators who want to network, learn how to better their content, and break into the industry by meeting brands
• The Industry Track: aimed towards brands and companies who wish to network with influencers, share best practices, and build strategies and gain insights into the industry of influencer marketing. The Industry Track ticket includes:

• Welcome reception
• Industry Keynotes, Panels, Workshops
• Creator Keynotes Panels, and Workshops
• Access to expo halls, community panels, and film nights

To sponsor the event, email sponsorship@vidcon.com. Some of the sponsors include Youtube, Snickers, Hasbro, Fullscreen, Studio C, Adobe, Sennheiser, and United Talent Agency. Confirmed speakers include:

• Stephanie McMahon, Chief Brand Officer at WWR
• Stacy Minero, Global Head of Content Creation at Twitter
• Andréa Mallard, CMO at Pinterest
• Peter Roybal, Video Product Management at LinkedIn
• Michael Aragon, Senior VP Content at Twitch
• Ari Avishay, Director of Marketing at Lyft

Featured creators include:

• Christine (Simply Nailogical)
• Rhett & Link
• Jacksepticeye
• Rickey Thompson
• Andrew Rea (Binging with Babish)
• Anthony Padilla
• Daniel Howell
• Jack Douglas (jacksfilms)
• Vsauce

VidCon will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center, located at 800 W Kartella Ave in Anaheim, California. You can book hotels through this link to get exclusive discount rates. If you’re flying, you can land on one of the four major airports in the area (John Wayne at Orange County, LAX, Long Beach Airport, and ARTIC) - check Skyscanner.com for best rates.  

B2B Inbound Marketing Conferences

SMX Advanced Europe

SEO and SEM – Search marketingSep 30 – Oct 1, 2019 Berlin 

SEO and SEM marketers will have an opportunity to attend the first European SMX Advanced in Berlin. You will dive deep into the world of SEO and PPC, hear about all the complex issues and questions, learn new tactics, pick up tips, tricks, and techniques, and learn how to implement all of them to increase traffic, have higher conversion rates, and grow your business in general. Speakers and advisors that will attend include:

• Will Critchlow, CEO at Distilled,
• Bastian Grimm, Director of Organic Search at Peak Ace AG
• Jes Scholz, CMO International at Ringier
• Tom Anthony, Head of R&D at Distilled
• Izzi Smith, SEO Manager at Sixt
• Amy Bishop, Owner of Cultivative

Tickets can be bought here, and include Early Bird, Full Price, and On-site pricing options. Workshops can be added separately https://smxadvanced.eu/registration/The conference is held at the nhow Hotel in Berlin, and you can book your room here. Check Skyscanner.com for flight rates from your destination.

MozCon

July 15 – 17, 2019 Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, WA 

MozCon is a three-day, fast track, forward-thinking conference for marketers who dabble in SEO, growth marketing, analytics, content marketing, and the landscape of the entire industry. You will have the opportunity to network and connect with industry leaders and influencers, and mingle with the entire community of experts where you can share advice, best practices, and discuss trends.  Speaker lineup includes the likes of:

• Andy Crestodina, Co-founder and CMO at Orbit Media Studios
• Areej AbuAli, Head of SEO at Verve Search
• Britney Muller, Senior Search Scientist at Moz
• Darren Shaw, Founder at Whitespark
• Christi Olson, Head of Evangelism for Search at Microsoft
• Ross Simmonds, Digital Strategist at Foundation Marketing

Ticket tiers are:

• Moz Subscriber
• General Admission
• Moz Subscriber tickets for groups
• General Admission for groups

Attendees can book their stay at one of the official MozCon hotels, Sheraton Grand, Grand Hyatt, and Olive 8, all located in downtown Seattle, within a few minutes-walk from the venue. You can get a discount on flights if you are flying with American or Delta Airlines, check the tips on how to do that here.

Affiliate World Europe

July 8-9th AW, July 10th FBML, July 11th ECML, 2019

Fira de Barcelona Montjuïc Barcelona 

Affiliate World Europe event will give you the opportunity to connect with fellow marketers, hear from influential speakers, and exchange best practices and talk about trends and new technologies. The Affiliate World community is made up of major tech companies, marketing influencers, as well as founders and investors of big brands such as:

• Facebook
• Alibaba
• Uber
• Revcontent
• Yandex

Industry professionals who will share their secrets and deliver speeches are:

• Samuel Bevan, Regional Manager EMEA at Snap Inc.
• Gabriella Rapone, CEO at Ace Maverick Media
• Jason Akatiff, Founder and CEO at A4D Performance Network
• Cat Howell, Founder and CEO at 8 Loop Social

Tickets have two tiers, Affiliate and Company:

• Affiliate – includes access to the exhibition market and over 25 live speeches and panels, access to networking events, 4x niche labs, access to the app and live chat with attendees, and affiliate after hours.
• Company – includes everything from the Affiliate tier plus your logo on the pass and your company name listed in the market book

Optional add-ons include the Facebook Mastery and Ecommerce Mastery Live Events.To get to the venue, you can fly in to Barcelona El Prat airport – check Skyscanner for flights. AWE offers discounted rates for attendees for rooms at Hotel Catalonia Barcelona and other partner hotels.