As an industry in flux — thanks to changing algorithms, user needs, and competing content — search engine optimization is an area that requires professionals to stay on top of the latest trends and best practices.
While you can spend hours searching the internet for valuable articles, forum discussions, and the like, there is a better way to gain new knowledge and grow your network simultaneously: SEO conferences.
And one of the best places to reap the benefits of this—not to mention grow your network—is at an SEO conference.
There you will find a circle of industry experts who have insight into the latest information in the search engine world, common strategies, and new ideas you can implement in your efforts to climb to the top of the search rankings.
To help you decide which conferences you should attend, we have compiled a list of the best SEO conferences in 2023.
Whether you’re a road warrior who wants to attend as many events as possible, or an introvert who only wants to attend digitally, there are sure to be many conferences to suit your needs.
So, without further ado, here is our list of the best online and in-person SEO conferences this year.
SEO Events for 2023
Here are some of the upcoming SEO conferences and events this year. Mark your calendar now so you don’t miss out.
E-commerce and multi-channel retail conference
date: 27 February – 2 March 2023
appearance: In person and upon request
location: Palm Springs, California
Amplifiers: Christy Raymond, Terry Roberts, and Dave Spector, among others
it costs: in person from $797; Flocking – $597
on: With a focus on digital commerce, the event is a four-day retreat designed to help e-commerce and omni-channel stores discover new ways to increase profits from some of America’s most successful retailers.
SearchLove 2023
date: San Diego, March 13-14; Philadelphia, TBD
appearance: Personally
location: San Diego, California; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Amplifiers: Carrie Rose, Rand Fishkin, and Will Reynolds, among others
it costs: From $1,299
on: Searchlove brings together some of the foremost experts in the field of digital marketing. Topics ranging from analytics to optimization and content to paid advertising are covered at this educational and networking event.
The world of social media marketing
date: March 13th to 15th, 2023
appearance: In person and upon request
location: San Diego, California
Amplifiers: Michael Stelzner, Joe Polizzi, Mary Smith, and others
it costs: in person starting at $1,397; Flocking – $547
on: Bringing together top social media marketing professionals, this conference does not focus directly on SEO, but features sessions on organic social marketing, content marketing, and paid social media.
It strives to immediately provide attendees with ideas they can implement for their clients or business.
B2B Marketing Expo 2023
date: March 21 to 22, 2023
appearance: Personally
location: Los Angeles, California
Amplifiers: Roland Cloutier, Don Batsford, and Neil Mehta, among others
it costs: free
on: Featuring masterclasses for marketing professionals, this annual conference covers a variety of tracks, including advertising and promotion, content and experience, merchandising, and sales.
Hundreds of suppliers and speakers will be on hand to discuss the state of the industry and recent events.
Find Friends Festival
date: March 23, 2023
appearance: Personally
location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amplifiers: Beth Quigley, Tom Ball, and Gemma Fontaine, among others
it costs: Starting from € 538.45
on: This year marks the 10thy Friends of Search Anniversary – one of the largest search conferences in Europe. The event brings together consultants, marketers, and business owners to share their insights on Search Engine Optimization (SEO), PPC, and Digital Marketing.
This three-day event will feature sessions designed to provide attendees with actionable insights and the latest information from industry experts.
Ad world
date: March 29-30, 2023
appearance: Connected
location: hypothetical
Amplifiers: Seth Godin, Rand Fishkin, and Antonis Kochelas, among others
it costs: $196-999
on: This virtual event, which describes itself as “the world’s largest online advertising event,” features over 12 digital advertising funnels. Each contains focused speeches, discussion sessions, and live question-and-answer sessions to help attendees gain valuable knowledge.
Hero Conf Austin 2023
date: From April 13 to 14, 2023
appearance: Personally
location: Austin, Texas
Amplifiers: Frederick Valais, Qasim Aslam, and Borna Frye, among others
it costs: From $900
on: Produced by Brainlabs, Hero Conf offers 44 sessions with 44 paid media experts. 10y The annual event in the US, this year’s conference will cover PPC along with new developments in digital marketing.
Attendees can expect to receive relevant, real, and original content to help them better manage accounts, stay current with the industry, and expand their knowledge of paid media.
Brighton SEO
date: April 20-21 and September 14-15, 2023
appearance: in person and online
location: Brighton, UK
Amplifiers: They are Abu Ali, Abhishek Lakhira, Adriana Stein, and others
it costs: In person starts at £205 + VAT; Default – free
on: This biannual conference is attended by thousands of digital marketers around the world. It includes training workshops, sessions on specialized topics, social networking events, and talks from experts.
Konbab
date: From April 30 to May 3, 2023
appearance: Personally
location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Amplifiers: Gavin Austin, Rebecca Baggs, and Vedika Bansal, among others
it costs: in person starting at $1,795; Virtual registrations only – $695
on: Confab Conference is an annual event that covers everything from UX to content, accessibility, and structure. Brings together industry experts and thought leaders to help digital marketers upgrade their skills.
Recordings of last year’s conference are available for sale on the Confab website.
Top MnSearch
date: June 15-16, 2023
appearance: Personally
location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Amplifiers: to be announced later on
it costs: 264 – $697
on: The MnSearch Summit is two days of learning and networking with thought leaders from the digital marketing industry. It includes workshops, sessions, and events focused on SEO, PPC, social media, and analytics, among other topics.
Marketing Growth Summit 2023
date: June 22, 2023
appearance: Personally
location: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Amplifiers: Marianne Sternvall, Colin McFarland, Steve Van Belleghem
it costs: From € 599
on: Bringing together growth marketers and digital professionals around the world, this one-day event brings together world-class speakers who share their expertise in flexible, data-driven marketing solutions.
MozCon 2023
date: From August 7 to 8, 2023
appearance: In person or live
location: Seattle, Washington
Amplifiers: Amanda Jordan, Andy Jarvis, and Bree E. Anderson, among others
it costs: Personal tickets start at $699; Live stream for only $199
on: The annual digital marketing conference hosted by Moz, this conference features networking and expert sessions from SEO industry leaders, as well as experts in mobile search, conversion optimization, and search marketing.
Incoming 2023
date: From 5 to 8 September 2023
appearance: in person or online
location: Boston, Massachusetts
Amplifiers: to be announced later on
it costs: in person from $899
on: Powered by HubSpot, this annual event brings together global thought leaders for a hybrid conference that discusses marketing, sales, and customer success operations.
Covers a wide range of topics, including an SEO meetup hosted by Dale Bertrand and strategies for uncovering data-driven insights.
Content Marketing World
date: September 26-29, 2023
appearance: in person or online
location: Washington, DC
Amplifiers: Lennox Powell, Kelly Johnson, and Ann Handley, among others
it costs: in person from $1,099; Digital card starting at $799
on: Over the course of four days, attendees will learn strategies for building winning SEO teams, systems, and processes. With over 100 industry sessions, workshops and forums, you can choose the topics and sessions that interest you.
Thousands of marketers and representatives from many international brands will attend.
eTail – E-commerce and Multi-Channel Retail Conference – Canada
date: September 27-28, 2023
appearance: Personally
location: Toronto, ON
Amplifiers: to be announced later on
it costs: to be announced later on
on: A two-day retreat designed to help online retailers maximize their profits, includes talks by some of the leading minds in Canadian e-commerce, who will provide actionable strategies and answer questions.
ADworld world experience
date: From 5 to 6 October 2023
appearance: in person and online
location: Bologna, Italy
Amplifiers: to be announced later on
it costs: Starting from € 169
on: Bringing together PPC experts from around the world for the largest Paid Ads & Conversion Rate Optimization event in Europe – and the largest true PPC conference in the world.
Search status 2022
date: October 23-24, 2023
appearance: in person and online
location: Richardson, Texas
Amplifiers: to be announced later on
it costs: in person – $397; Online – $147
on: Search Case brings together top speakers from the field of digital marketing to cover various topics, from search engine optimization to emerging technology, lead generation, and display advertising.
DMO Advanced 2023
date: October 24-26, 2023
appearance: Personally
location: Napa Valley, California
Amplifiers: Lily Ray, Patrick Stokes, Atiba de Souza and more
it costs: $1,599.00
on: The Digital Marketers Organization will once again host their own Advanced Digital Marketing event, blending interactive and educational sessions with networking opportunities.
There will be several sessions specifically designed for SEO, including information on technical debt, translation, and internationalization.
On demand and continuous
Don’t have a specific date you can get away with? Don’t worry.
Adobe offers the entire Summit sessions online for free, while DigiMarCon offers a range of events throughout the year, be it virtual conferences or in-person conferences in various global locations.
Adobe summit
date: on demand
appearance: Connected
location: hypothetical
Amplifiers: Anil Chakravarthy, Dina Bahri, Sebastien Dighe, and others
it costs: free
on: Hosted by Adobe, every session of the 2022 Adobe Summit is now available for free online.
Roughly 30 minutes long, each session covers a relevant topic in digital marketing, including customer journey analytics, content personalization, and marketing trends for 2022.
DigiMarCon
date: Ongoing throughout 2023
appearance: in person and online
location: different international sites
it costs: in person from $597; default from $295
on: Digital Marketing Conferences are a global series of events that bring together thought leaders from the digital marketing, media and advertising industries.
These conferences focus on emerging strategies, latest technologies, new best practices, networking and collaboration.
Great SEO pros never stop learning
For SEO professionals, experience is important — but not nearly as important as staying current.
While you can keep an eye on what’s going on in the world of search engines, paid advertising, and digital marketing by reading expert posts (like this one, for example), it’s also great to meet other people doing the same job.
This gives you a chance to not only interact with them, but to ask questions and develop relationships that can reap far-reaching rewards. And SEO conferences are a great place to do that.
So whether you’re trying to brush up on the basics, spot the latest tech, or just cruise on the company’s dime, the above events are a great place to start.
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