Let’s face it, the event world in 2020 and 2021 left a lot to be desired. But in 2022, in-person conferences (and hybrid conferences) are back!
So which ones should you attend? Here’s a rundown of some of the best B2B marketing conferences this year to help you gain key new learnings.
Digital Summit
Many Events Throughout The Year
Digital Summit is a series of digital marketing conferences that happen throughout the year that cover a variety of marketing topics. It’s in fact the largest conference series for digital marketers in the U.S. Digital Summit produces over 1,200+ sessions, workshops, and seminars annually covering digital marketing best practices and tactics.
Cities on the 2022 list include:
- Philadelphia
- San Francisco
- Denver
- Portland
- Atlanta
- Washington DC
- New York City
- Minneapolis
- Boston
- Seattle
- Los Angeles
- Fort Lauderdale
- Indianapolis
- Detroit
- Tampa
- Dallas
- Chicago
- Raleigh
- And more
You can catch our very own Tom Shapiro, CEO of Stratabeat, when he speaks at the Minneapolis and Boston events in August, and the Dallas event in December.
DigiMarCon
Many Events Throughout The Year
DigiMarCon is the largest digital marketing, media and advertising conference and exhibition series with over 40 conferences held annually around the world, in 18 countries. Sessions focus on building traffic, expanding brand awareness, improving customer service, and gaining insight into the latest digital tools.
Cities on the 2022 list include:
- Orlando
- New York City
- Philadelphia
- Vancouver
- Seattle
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Denver
- Miami
- Houston
- San Francisco
- Detroit
- Chicago
- Boston
- San Diego
- And more
You can catch Tom Shapiro, CEO of Stratabeat, when he speaks at the Philadelphia event in May and the Boston event in June.
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B2B Online
May 1-3, 2022
Many of these B2B marketing conferences cover a wide range of topics, but some, like B2B Online, zero in on a very specific niche. For B2B Online, that niche is manufacturing and distribution. Attendees will learn actionable strategies to maximize profit, digital trends, and differentiation and revenue-generation strategies.
B2B Summit North America
May 2-4, 2022
Forrester’s B2B Summit North America will be a hybrid event this year. The conference is designed for B2B marketing, sales and product leaders “to empower their strategies, fuel the revenue engine and drive the business forward”. One of the features of the event will be ground-breaking research, models, and frameworks for B2B organizations to take their marketing to the next level.
Gartner Marketing Symposium
May 23-25, 2022
Want to master your marketing leadership? Create a world-class strategy? Hear from the CMOs and marketing executives of B2B and B2C brands at the Gartner Marketing Symposium. They haven’t announced their speakers just yet, but if it’s anything like 2020’s conference, it’s bound to be a hit. Dates are set for August 17–19 and you can tune in from the safety and comfort of your own home.
ANA Masters of B2B Marketing Conference
May 23-25, 2022
The ANA is the U.S. advertising industry’s oldest and largest trade association. It was originally established to promote positive relations among manufacturers, advertisers, agencies, and others in the industry. The Association of National Advertisers’ Masters of B2B Marketing Conference, presented by LinkedIn, is the “only event that brings together the top marketing minds in strategy and best-in-class execution to share insights and learn about the latest trends and hottest topics in marketing”.
ITSMA Marketing Leadership Forum
May 24-25, 2022
For more than 25 years, ITSMA has been inspiring B2B services marketing excellence. At this year’s Marketing Leadership Forum, explore the following topics:
- Marketing’s strategic value and perception in the organization
- Leaders in marketing’s digital transformation
- Retaining and developing talent in the face of the Great Resignation
- How ABM has become a critical source of growth
- And more
B2B Marketing Exchange Next-Level ABM
June 6-8, 2022
At B2B Marketing Exchange Next-Level ABM, marketers learn the tactics, tools, and strategies needed to engage key B2B accounts across channels. You’ll have your choice of more than 50 sessions. Last year, 1500 B2B marketers attended virtually.
INBOUND
September 6-9, 2022
HubSpot’s INBOUND is one of the biggest (over 24,000 attendees!) and most well-known B2B marketing conferences out there, and for good reason! With over 250 speakers and everything from happy hours to ice sculptures, INBOUND never fails to impress. INBOUND is hybrid this year, so attend in person or online. INBOUND is near and dear to Stratabeat’s heart, as we’ve presented at the event in three separate years.
Content Marketing World
September 13-16, 2022
Content Marketing World is one of the preeminent content marketing events for B2B marketers. The conference boasts over 100 sessions, workshops, and industry forums presented by brand marketers and experts from around the world.
MarketingProfs B2B Forum
October 12-14, 2022
With a 15-year history, the MarketingProfs B2B Forum brings you bright minds in B2B marketing covering essential B2B marketing strategies and tactics. With 49 sessions and 4 keynotes, get ready to up your B2B marketing game.
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Dreamforce
September 20-22, 2022
Started in 2003, Dreamforce is the mega conference by Salesforce, with more than 170,000 attendees. Dreamforce is an annual event that brings together the global Salesforce community for learning, community building, and philanthropy.
LeadsCon
March 13-15, 2023
If you’re looking for B2B marketing conferences that are just as awesome but a little more focused on generating leads, LeadsCon is the perfect blend of both. Leads are essential to every B2B’s growth, and nearly 5,000 marketers look to LeadsCon for the latest insights on lead generation every year. The 2022 event has already concluded, but the date is set for March 13-15, 2023 if you’d like to plan ahead.