Industry events offer a great opportunity for those in the technology and marketing space to network, learn, advertise and even sell. Whether you’re attending, presenting or speaking at an event, there can be a significant cost involved. Budget can play a big part in whether or not you can attend an event, so here we’ve identified 5 events well worth the expense in 2018.
Billed as the definitive digital marketing summit, Digital Summit runs February 21-22 and takes place in Phoenix, AZ. Highlights include “45+ in-depth sessions & workshops will not only help you stay ahead of the latest digital trends but also provide you with tons practical, game-changing takeaways you can immediately apply to your marketing strategy. There are also some fun extras including “Free wi-fi, open bars, cool event swag, concierge service, exclusive meet & greets, onsite giveaways, parties and receptions.
The theme of Adobe Summit 2018 is “Gain Insights, Develop Skills, Reimagine Experiences”, and the event runs from March 25-28. Highlights include over 250 sessions across 6 different tracks covering topics including Analytics & Data Management, Content & Experience Management, Email & Omnichannel Marketing, Personalization, Advertising and Marketing Innovations. Some of the fun extras include the Community Mixer and the Summer Bash, which give you a chance to network and have fun with others in your industry.
“From March 9-17, the SXSW Conference provides an opportunity for global professionals at every level to participate, learn, and network.” This is one of the most popular marketing events in the world benefiting anyone from enterprise leaders to small business owners. South by Southwest offers an opportunity to learn from and network with some of the top leaders across the world.
HubSpot’s Inbound 2018 will take place in Boston, MA and run from September 4-7. “Inbound’s purpose is to provide the inspiration, education, and connections you need to grow and transform your business. In September 2018, we will host thousands of professionals from almost every industry imaginable and from all corners of the globe at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.” This is the premier inbound marketing event in the United States covering topics from marketing automation, content creation and marketing optimization.
Adobe Max is back in Los Angeles this year and will run October 15-17 with a pre-conference running October 13-14. Billed as “The Creativity Conference”, Adobe Max is great for those in both Marketing and Technology roles. While the purpose of the event is to promote the latest Adobe releases to those in the computer design and development industries, there is ample opportunity to network and learn for those working outside of those areas as well.
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