Congregating with people that share similar interests is an effective way to really enhance your knowledge. When talking about business and marketing, there is a hefty conference list for you to choose from.

Of course, not all conferences happen in the same place at the same time. We have narrowed down the top business and marketing conferences that are happening around the world.

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Entrepreneurship

99U

Where: New York, New York, USA

When: May

You might need help turning your ideas into a reality. This conference brings together the best entrepreneurs and visionaries that will discuss the steps it takes to create a thriving business.

World Business Forum

Where: World wide

When: May – December

Most influential entrepreneurs and business owners will be gathering here. Speakers will hone in on hurdles any business faces and solutions to overcome them.

Great networking environment for you to get in touch with like – minded individuals and build connections.

INC. 5000

Where: California, USA

When: October

Come in contact with founders of the fastest growing companies in the United States. The 3-day conference boasts influential businessmen and women from around the world who will share some of their tips that made them successful.

Grow Conference

Where: USA, Locations vary

When: May

Reignite your creativity and feel inspired with new ideas. You will leave Grow Conference ready to tackle any challenges your business may face today and in the future.

Build valuable connections with hundreds of entrepreneurs just like yourself, and feed off of each others energy. In the end you will be refueled and with more business contacts than you know what to do with.

Technology

Mobile World Congress

Where: Barcelona, Spain

When: February – March

Mobile World Congress provides you with an incredible showcase of mobile technology. Over 100,000 attendees from all over the globe will gather here.

Web Summit

Where: Lisbon, Portugal

When: November

Web Summit brings together the tech community from all corners of the world. It is the largest conference purely dedicated to technology and businesses centered around it. 60,000+ attendees are expected to be present.

SXSW

Where: Austin, Texas, USA

When: March

Music, gaming, software development, gadgets. Anything tech related will be found at this conference. Have the chance to meet the best and brightest individuals of the global technology industry. Industry leading experts will share their insider knowledge on how to get ahead in the competitive world of technology.

SaaStr Conference

Where: San Francisco, CA, USA

When: February

Any business dealing with software as a service cannot miss this conference. SaaStr Conference is centered around developing, marketing and growing a software business.

Entrepreneurs from all walks of life will share their failures and successes with you, and show you what got them to where they are today.

Wall Street Journal – D.Live

Where: North America and Asia

When: October and June

Wall Street Journal conference brings together the brightest entrepreneurs and CEO’s from top industries to discuss technology trends.

The North American event is by invitation only. So be sure to apply ahead of time.

Tech Week

Where: United States and Canada

When: Events happen year round, but locations change.

An entire week of events and activities dedicated to technology. If you work in the field there are endless networking opportunities here. There are also plenty of possibilities for those looking for employment in the tech industry.

Tech Crunch Disrupt

Where: World Wide

When: May – December

Tech Crunch will introduce you to the newest emerging technologies. Top entrepreneurs, hackers, industry’s key innovators will all be there sharing their wealth of knowledge with you.

Start Up Grind Conference

Where: California, USA

When: February

Be prepared to meet and network with over 100,000 individuals from all around the globe who choose to gather here. The 2-day conference will invite experts from tech industries, venture capitalists and successful entrepreneurs.

Marketing

ICON

Where: Phoenix, Arizona, USA

When: April

ICON is a conference specifically targeting small business. Topics regarding marketing, automation and management will be covered at ICON. Let’s also not forget the challenges that small business face daily.

You will have time for one-on-one discussions with experts. Creates a much more intimate environment for you to absorb valuable knowledge in.

State of Search Conference

Where: Dallas, Texas, USA

When: October

Brightest minds of digital marketing will bring you their knowledge at this conference.

It doesn’t matter if you are a marketing newbie or a hardened marketing veteran, there will be actionable advice applicable to everyone.

Collision Conference

Where: New Orleans, LA, USA

When: May

Collision conference is organized by the same people that brought you Web Summit. Just that fact alone should tell you how well this conference will be executed.

Plethora of individuals will gather here that you can forge valuable business relationships with. Listen to iconic and successful founders and CEO’s of multi-billion dollar enterprises.

Traffic and Conversion Summit

Where: San Diego, California, USA

When: February – March

Not only do you have to create traffic to your website, but also convert the traffic into paying customers. This conference is dedicated to exactly that.

The largest customer acquisition and conversion conference in North America. Traffic and Conversion Summit will provide you with valuable insights on this subject matter.

Funnel Hacking Live

Where: Dallas, Texas, USA

When: February

For anyone looking to expand their marketing knowledge, this conference will offer valuable know-how. Get a better sense of digital marketing techniques and how to most effectively convert your leads into paying customers.

Amplify Live

Where: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

When: July

Brand developers galore. Amplify Live has everything you need to get a closer look into the world of brand developing and promotion. You will learn what actions to pursue to create a successful branding strategy for your business.

Social Media Week

Where: New York City, New York, USA

When: April

Learn how to best utilize the power of social media. Content development and social media integration into your marketing efforts.

You will have the ability to collaborate with social media gurus to help inspire and create marketing solutions for your business.

Engage Conference

Where: Portland, Oregon, USA

When: March

A brief one day long conference covering all the pertinent information regarding digital marketing.

This conference will cover all the latest in social media marketing strategies, content development, SEO, advertising, paid media. Come bask in this digital marketing well of knowledge.

Marketing Festival

Where: Prague, Czechia

When: November

Marketing Festival is exactly that – festival for marketeers. Plenty of presentations, workshops and networking possibilities for you. Learn new way of refurbishing your marketing efforts to make them even more effective from industry pioneers.

Let’s not forget the after parties with great music and thousands of great people from all over the world.

InOrbit

Where: Ljubljana, Slovenia

When: March

Digital marketing conference held in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Over 30 speakers will gather here from different parts of the world disclosing their insights with you.

Topics will be covered from best lead conversion strategies to SEO tips.

BMA

Where: Chicago, Illinois, USA

When: June

Anything and everything related to B2B marketing. This conference will cover all things concerning content marketing, growth hacking and business to business relationships.

Content Marketing World

Where: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

When: September

Creating valuable content for your business is essential. Content Marketing World conference will help inspire you and bring fresh new ideas to your content marketing strategy.

Marketers from famous brands such as Facebook, Microsoft and Cisco will all be there to share some  their most valuable marketing techniques.

MozCon

Where: Seattle, Washington, USA

When: July

MozCon is a 3-day conference focused on digital marketing – SEO, online analytic tools, content creation and other things concerning your business presence online.

Digital marketing veterans will discuss things ranging from search engine rankings to using digital data to best optimize your digital marketing efforts.

Customer Relations

Customer Service Summit

Where: Brooklyn, New York, USA

When: November

Creating a great customer experience is of utmost importance for any business. This conference will focus on establishing a great business – client relationship.

Over 200 customer support leaders from major corporations will be there to help you better understand today’s customer and their behavior.

HR and Recruitment

ERE Recruitment Conference

Where: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

When: October

Businesses need to recruit the best people to create optimal conditions for success. Top talent acquisition leaders from all corners of the globe will be gathering here.

Solutions to the most prominent recruitment challenges will be covered at this conference. Find out the what and the how in acquiring best performing employees for your business.

HRO Today Forum

Where: National Harbor, Maryland, USA

When: April – May

Everyone needs a strong, vibrant and adaptive team to get their business on the road to success.

HRO Today Forum will gather the top recruiters and HR managers. They will introduce you to the keys of building efficient and a productive team for your business.

Management in the Digital Era

Where: Prague, Czechia

When: October

Management practices have to continuously adapt to the ever evolving digital world we live in. The conference “Management in the Digital Era” will dwell deep into alternate management practices that can be implemented well into the digital age.

Environmentally Conscious Business

Sustainable Brands

Where: Globally, locations vary

When: Most of the year

Environmental impact should concern everyone. Learn about new trends and innovations that can help build you a more sustainable brand.

Professionals from all over the world will discuss the impact we have on the world with our business practices and what we can do to reduce our negative footprint.

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