*This post was updated in March 2019
Looking to brush up on your email marketing skills this year? Just want to stay up to date on the latest tactics and trends? There are plenty of conferences that can help.
From niche, email-only events to broader content marketing expos, these conferences run the full gamut of topics this year. Many boast serious industry names for speakers and workshop leaders, and more than a few have some pretty awe-worthy backdrops to host them in.
2019 Email Marketing Conferences
Are you trying to plan your events for the coming year? Here are the best email marketing conferences 2019 has to offer:
MailCon
Where: New York City, New York
Date: August 10, 2019
MailCon is a gathering of more than 500 email marketers and tech leaders from across the country. Exhibitors include email data firm Email Oversight, email marketing platform Ongage and traffic monetization company Skenzo.
Other big brands like Robomail, Mailgun and Kissterra will also be in attendance. The full agenda and list of speakers hasn’t been announced yet, but it should be an event to keep on your radar regardless.
Content Marketing World
Where: Cleveland, Ohio
When: September 3-6, 2019
This one covers all aspects of content marketing — not just email. You’ll enjoy sessions on storytelling, SEO, marketing technology, branding and, of course, email.
Many of the event’s speakers have already been announced, and they hail from big-name brands like 3M, Forrester, H&R Block, Skyword, Heinz and more.
Email Innovations Summit
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada
When: June 18-19
This summit says it can make you “the smartest person in the room,” bringing to light new acquisition strategies, design practices, engagement tactics, and analytics guidance.
The event even includes a pitch session, which will allow visitors to try out more than 20 emerging technologies that haven’t yet hit the market. Keynote speakers include the CEO of Holistic Email Marketing, the CEO of Taxi for Email and a senior manager at Roku.
Digital Summit
Where: Austin, Texas
When: June 4-5, 2019
Digital Summit is another all-inclusive marketing event, covering everything from content and social to email, design and SEO. Speakers include representatives from Twitter, Facebook, Google, the NFL and Wired Magazine. There will be sessions on all facets of marketing, including workshops on SEO, seminars on analytics and good old networking opportunities.
ANA Email Evolution
Where: Savannah, Georgia
When: April 24-26
Hosted by the Association of National Advertisers, the annual Email Evolution conference brings together thought leaders and expert marketers from various industries across the country.
With a heavy focus on email best practices, data protection, segmentation, automation and engagement, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Workshop leaders and speakers include reps from Dell, Hilton, AAA, Marketo, Verizon and Tory Burch.
MozCon
Where: Seattle, Washington
When: July 15-17
If SEO plays into any of your marketing strategies, MozCon is a must. Hosted by the search experts at MOZ.com, this one touts its “exceptional speakers, actionable tactics and endless possibility.”
A three-day event in the Pacific Northwest, it will cover topics in SEO, conversion optimization, email marketing, content and more. Speakers include a whole host of MOZ experts, as well as other leaders throughout the marketing industry.
Email Insider Summit
Where: Pinehurst, North Carolina
When: June 9-12
Email Insider brings visitors from all industries and walks of life. Last year’s event saw attendees from the food, retail, beauty, health, travel, and technology sectors, among many others. This year, the agenda will include a full scope of events, activities, panels and keynote addresses.
Other conferences you might want on your radar as a marketer? Emailing 20/20 (if you can travel to Prague), UNSPAM, Unbounce’s Call to Action Conference and Hubspot’s annual Inbound.
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