Organizers are pivoting away from in-person conferences this year due to the need for social distancing during the pandemic. And while that certainly changes some things, there are still a lot of benefits to be had with virtual attendance.

Here’s a list of some of the digital marketing conferences we’ve found that have committed to hosting virtual events for the remainder of this year. As your marketing team plans for the upcoming quarter, perhaps you might be able to “attend” a few more than if you were originally going to travel in the first place.

SMX Next

Date: June 23 – 24, 2020

About: Join SMX Next for a free virtual event designed to equip you with actionable SEO and SEM tactics that can drive more traffic, leads, and sales. This is your opportunity to learn how emerging technology and advancements in search platforms are changing what it means to be a tactical and effective search marketer… today and into the future.

You’ll access forward-looking keynotes and live discussions with Search Engine Land experts, 40+ sessions from leaders in search marketing technology, and actionable insights from senior-level search marketers from some of the world’s leading brands.

Cost: Free

EXPLORE2020

Date: June 23 – 24, 2020

About: Brought to you by Cisco Investments, the two-day EXPLORE2020 event will give you  the opportunity to hear from some of the best and brightest minds from the top, disruptive startups – helping you capture upcoming market transitions before anyone else. For Cisco customers who are looking for solutions beyond technology products, here is an opportunity to learn how to partner with startup companies at the forefront of key trends. EXPLORE2020 will help you access disruptive technologies to bolster your business.

Cost: Free

Turn Digi

Date: July 2, 2020

About: Hosted by SEO Jo Blogs, the Turn Digi event will feature a number of freelance and self employed online marketing professionals covering topics like “How to Make Local Landing Pages that Google (and users!) Will Love” and “Boosting Product Discovery for SMBs”

Cost: Free

MozCon Virtual

Date: July 14 – 15, 2020

About: Join the MozCon Virtual for a journey into the deepest realms of search marketing. Connect with an incredible community of experts and uncover tactical advice from industry-leading practitioners in the vast world of SEO, mobile, conversion optimization, local search, and more.

For every ticket purchased, attendees will receive full access to the MozCon video bundle and MozCon will be making a charitable donation.

Cost: $129

CommerceNext Virtual Summit: Path to Recovery

Date: July 28 – 29, 2020

About: The virtual event creates a forum for information sharing as the digital world starts to rebuild post-COVID-19. This event will live stream a series of presentations, panel discussions and virtual interviews with industry leaders with the overall theme of Path to Recovery.

Cost: Free

ContentTECH Summit

Date: Aug 10 – 12, 2020

About: Join the ContentTECH Summit to learn how new technologies and innovative processes are fundamentally changing what our work will look like in the next two to five years. Attendees of the now-virtual 2020 ContentTECH conference will learn from practitioners and experts in content technology and marketing strategy.

Cost: $799 Virtual Pass; $999 Virtual Pass + Workshop

Virtual Summit Series – Ecommerce SEO

Date: Aug 14, 2020

About: The Digital Marketers Organization has planned a Virtual Summit Series, and the Ecommerce SEO date features TopHatRank Founder and author Arsen Rabinovich. You can upgrade your access to VIP, which includes a virtual wine tasting (with wine shipped to VIP attendees prior to the event).

Cost: Free

SearchCon

Date: Sept 10 – 11, 2020

About: After being postponed, SearchCon has been rescheduled for September with virtual options available for both speakers and attendees. Join SearchCon for two days of discussion with industry experts in SEO, Digital Marketing, Content Marketing and Search Marketing.

Cost: $725

INBOUND 2020

Date: Sept 22 – 23, 2020

About: For the first time in 9-years, INBOUND will not host an in-person experience. Instead, they are creating a new immersive online experience that will take place over the course of two days. Limited access is free, while premium access costs $69 (which includes an “INBOUND from Home” kit, access to content through 2021, breakout content, and more).

Cost: 2-Day Starter Pass (Free); 2-Day Powerhouse Pass ($69)

FinCon2020

Date: Sept 30 – Oct 3, 2020

About: FinCon2020 will be a hybrid event experience, where you can choose virtual or in-person attendance. Join an energetic community of personal finance content creators and brands as they come together to connect, collaborate, and learn from each other. An annual event, FinCon is much more than a conference. It’s a community, a place to connect, and an opportunity to grow yourself, your platform, and your business.

Cost: $250 Basic Pass; $450 Pro Pass; $650 Brand / Industry Pass

Virtual Summit Series – E-A-T in 2020

Date: Oct 16, 2020

About: The Digital Marketers Organization has planned a Virtual Summit Series, and the E-A-T SEO date features Path Interactive’s Lily Ray, discussing the importance of Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness in an SEO strategy. You can upgrade your access to VIP, which includes a virtual wine tasting (with wine shipped to VIP attendees prior to the event).

Cost: Free

Reuters Events Marketing Summit

Date: Nov 5 – 6, 2020

About: Reuters Events Marketing Summit is an event where CMOs and execs are virtually gathering to reimagine the future of marketing – one where brands are purpose-driven, campaigns are truly data-backed, and agile marketing is the new norm. Join the event as they bring together those leading marketing strategy for the world’s most recognizable brands to share how they have stood firm as industry leaders through crisis.

Cost: Free

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As you can see, the majority of these virtual events are completely free, or offer valuable conference, workshop and speaker access for a reasonable price. Even if you don’t have a conference budget available this year, you should take advantage of the free options and increase your knowledge and networking in this new world of virtual connection.

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