Ready to plan your year? Our updated list of content marketing conferences highlights the events that will move your team forward.
Staying active in the content marketing conference circuit gives you and your team an edge.
Attending a well-selected digital marketing event ensures that you stay up-to-date with shifting standards in strategy, AI, and storytelling. It also enhances the leadership skills required in a post-AI environment.
Plus, it doubles as a team bonding experience. The best marketing events combine energizing keynotes with fun evening socials and networking opportunities. These experiences will give your team plenty to discuss and reflect on long after the conference concludes.
This guide focuses on events still scheduled for 2025, as well as those already planned for early 2026.
Content Marketing Conferences: What’s Left in 2025
Keep scrolling to see the conferences that you can still attend before the 2025 holiday season:
LavaCon 2025
- Date: October 5–8, 2025
- Location: Atlanta, GA, and Virtual
- Pricing: In-person tuition starts at $2,250 for registrations completed by September 10th, 2025.
- Details: A leading event for content strategists, marketers, and UX professionals. Ideal for professionals responsible for implementing enterprise content initiatives, always with room for fun. L.R. says, “One of the attractions of LavaCon to me is how sassy (for the lack of a better term) it is. It gets big names from major companies covering really important stuff, but there is also a sense of playfulness.”
- Registration link: Register for LavaCon 2025
ANA Masters of Marketing Conference 2025
- Date: October 21–24, 2025
- Location: Orlando, FL
- Pricing: Valid before September 29, 2025
- Platinum: $2,199
- Gold: $2,499
- Silver: $2,699
- Nonmember: $3,299
- Details: A flagship event for senior marketers focused on brand growth, creative excellence, marketing innovation, and leadership. Features sessions from top CMOs, amazing networking opportunities, and actionable insights and strategies.
- Registration link: Register for ANA
ContentEd 2025
- Date: October 21–22, 2025
- Location: Virtual
- Pricing: Starts at £225.00
- Details: A virtual event focused on storytelling, influencer marketing in education, practical applications of AI in content strategy, and tactical content tips. One delegate says, “I came away feeling re-energised about content with good tips to use in day-to-day work. Perfect!”
- Registration link: Register for ContentEd
MarketingProfs B2B Forum 2025
- Date: November 17–19, 2025
- Location: Boston, MA
- Pricing: Valid before September 15, 2025
- All-Access Pass: $2,250
- Main Conference: $1,705
- Workshop-Only: $950
- Details: Premier B2B marketing event with keynote speakers and a wide selection of engaging topics, including AI, storytelling, content strategy, and analytics. Previous attendee Paul Ince always makes time for speaking sessions, saying, “MarketingProfs B2B Forum is my favourite event. Regardless of if I’m speaking, I always attend sessions and learn from the smart people who have given their time to share their wisdom.”
- Registration link: Register for B2B Forum 2025
Content Marketing Conferences: On the Calendar for 2026
Below, you will find a list of confirmed content marketing conferences through the middle of 2026.
Digital Summit 2026
- Date: Starts March 7-8, 2026
- Location: Multiple U.S. locations
- Pricing: Valid before January 23, 2026
- VIP Pass: $895
- Premium Pass: $695
- Conference Pass: $495
- Details: An action-oriented digital marketing event that connects attendees with industry changemakers. Features masterclasses and keynote speakers across SEO, content strategy, email, analytics, and emerging tech. Previous delegates leave energized and ready to put what they’ve learned into action, with one saying, “I’ve never left a Digital Summit without my head swimming with new information, ideas, and things to help our agency grow.”
- Registration link: Register for Digital Summit
Adobe Summit 2026 (projected)
- Date: April 19–22, 2026
- Location: Las Vegas, NV
- Pricing: TBD
- Details: Standard-setting conference for digital marketing experiences and content personalization. 2025 attendee Kalvis Ceizins describes Adobe Summit as “an experience that will energize you.” Expect groundbreaking keynotes on AI, analytics, and updates to the Adobe platform.
- Registration link: Sign up for email updates
ACES National Conference 2026
- Date: April 23–25, 2026
- Location: Atlanta, GA
- Pricing: Early bird pricing
- Member: $425
- Nonmember: $625
- Student member: $199
- Student nonmember: $299
- Details: Focused on editing, writing, and content quality. There is a focus on the philosophical and technical aspects of the latest communication techniques, with numerous editing workshops. According to Dragonfly Editorial, “ACES managed to somehow offer fresh topics while keeping the schedule packed with good old-fashioned instruction on nuts-and-bolts editing.” Great for content marketers, editors, and writers working in brand or agency environments.
- Registration link: Register for ACES
Social Media Marketing World 2026
- Date: April 28–30, 2026
- Location: Anaheim, CA
- Pricing:
- All-Access: $1,997
- Marketer: $1,497
- Virtual: $997
- Details: An exciting and dynamic experience; one of the top conferences in the U.S. for social media professionals that leaves attendees eager for the next one. Maggie of Master It Media puts it plainly: “I am so excited! I’m implementing the insights I gained. I still have videos of sessions I missed to review. If I could only attend one event a year – this would be the one – by far – I’d attend! Can’t wait to see you in 2026! Anaheim here we come!” Open to specialists and directors alike. Offers workshop sessions on video content, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and generative AI tools.
- Registration link: Register for Social Media Marketing World
Gartner Marketing Symposium/Xpo™ 2026
- Date: June 8–10, 2026
- Location: Denver, CO
- Pricing: Starts at $5,075
- Details: High-level marketing conference for CMOs and senior leaders with world-class speakers. Focuses on leadership, marketing trends, and actionable marketing strategies.
- Registration link: Register for Gartner Symposium
Affiliate Summit East 2026
- Date: July 27–28, 2026
- Location: New York City, NY
- Pricing: Valid before September 15, 2025
- Networking: $499
- VIP: $799
- Partnership Week: $1,099
- Details: One of the largest affiliate marketing events in North America. Brings together 4,500+ ambitious advertisers, publishers, and tech suppliers for networking and educational sessions. Tony Sun of FOSHO TECH describes it as a valuable opportunity, adding, “By participating in this event, [we] gained critical insights into affiliate marketing trends, AI applications, and data analysis.”
- Registration link: Register for Affiliate Summit East
Tips Before You Head to Content Marketing Conferences
Regardless of whether you decide to attend in person or tune in from your desk, preparation will help you walk away with tangible value from any conference.
Here are a few ways to show up ready:
- Set clear goals: Everyone goes to a content marketing conference looking for something slightly different. What is that for you? New strategies to apply to your daily work? Fresh ideas? Networking with big names in your industry? Clear goals will help you make the most of your time.
- Plan your sessions in advance: Many conferences have several sessions and workshops running concurrently. Evaluate your current standing with your team and business, and identify where you want to be. Then, prioritize sessions that most closely align with these points. Research sessions ahead of time and familiarize yourself with the speaker bios to ensure their topics align with your goals.
- Be ready to engage: Before each keynote session, come prepared with a few prompts and specific questions to ask. You get the most out of the session, and you demonstrate to your team that you’re engaged and ready to learn alongside them.
- Be ready to network: Networking doesn’t have to feel awkward. Most conferences include at least one social or mixer-style event, so come prepared to introduce yourself, ask others about their work, and engage in informal discussions about your industry. Join the event app or Slack group ahead of time and start a few conversations early.
Why Attending 2025/26 Content Marketing Conferences Matters
These conferences offer valuable insights, skills, and networking opportunities that can significantly impact your marketing success. Bookmark this page, share it with your team, and start planning your 2025/26 conference calendar today.
About the Author
Katie Major is a versatile marketing professional with a passion for content creation and strategic storytelling. She’s the Founder at Major Marketing, where her clients range from home services to wedding venues. To learn more about Katie — and to have her write for your brand — be sure to check out her nDash profile page.