Guide to the top 2016 PR Conferences (Public Relations) and Digital Marketing Events

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Whether you are going to learn the latest successful tactics or to network with industry peers, PRunderground.com has put together a master list of the top PR (Public Relations) and digital marketing conferences in 2016.

The list is sorted by date and conference summaries are pulled from the event websites.

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Conference/Event Dates City Cost (USD) Conference Summary
The Digital Content Summit 2016

 

Jan 26, 2016 London The Digital Content Summit is a must-attend event for all senior professionals interested in publishing, content development, social media, digital, marketing, innovation, creative and brand management.
Social Media Strategies Summit Feb 9-11 Las Vegas Fuel your social media strategy through compelling content, customer experience, brand storytelling, advocacy and technology
Social Media Summit Feb 25-26, 2016 Huntington Beach 2040 An Immersion into Brand-Building & Social Media Communications
Annual Conference for Media Relations Professionals March 1-3, 2016 Washington D.C 1320 Technology has re-mapped the communications field. Traditional media has changed due to the ever-growing digital landscape. Join us in Washington, D.C., and discover how to reach  your audiences more directly through social and digital media, while still landing placements through the national press or your local newspapers and broadcast stations. You’ll learn to embrace technology and find out how to put it to work for your institution.
International Public Relations Research Conference March 2-6, 2016 Miami 450 Over its history, the International Public Relations Research Conference (IPRRC) has become one of the top academic public relations research venues. IPRRC is known for its presentation of new PR research and for interaction among scholars and professionals. IPRRC is unique in many ways.
DX3 March 2-3, 2016 Toronto Dx3 is Canada’s largest conference and trade show dedicated to digital marketing, digital advertising and digital retail. It brings agencies, brands, publishers and retailers together for two days of networking and education.
Digital Marketing Financial Services March 8, 2016 London GBP 749+VAT Optimise The Digital Customer Journey With The Latest Behavioural Trends & Engaging Cross-Channel Marketing To Boost Digital Marketing Performance In Financial Services
Social Media Conference for PR, Marketing and Corporate Communications at Disney World March 9-11, 2016 Lake Buena Vista 1395 What’s new and what’s important for your brand among new features and emerging social media platforms Powerful storytelling techniques to find and fire up brand advocates and employee ambassadors Metrics and benchmarks for definitively proving social media success to the C-suite Smart, simple, inexpensive tricks for blasting your content across multiple social channels
imedia Social Media Conference March 11-12, 2016 Edmonton CAD 250 + fees We don’t spend days talking about theory & in-a picture-perfect-world “stuff.” iMEDIA cuts out the BS & gives attendees a no-fluff approach to social media marketing (& some other up and coming digital media applications as well!) Over the course of the iMEDIA Weekend, attendees will receive interactive, practical learning opportunties with industry pros, plenty of chances to network with their peers, & most importantly, that little extra umph  to take their social media initiatives up a notch. iMEDIA is all about giving you the resources you need to walk away feeling equipped, energized and ready to hit the ground running.
PR News’ Business Leadership for Communicators Boot Camp  March 14, 2016 Washington D.C 1645 This full-day session is for all communicators who work in public relations, marketing and social media. Our faculty of experienced trainers will help you gain an understanding of the business management techniques necessary to improve your communications efforts.
PR Week Awards US 2016 March 17, 2016 New York 599 Now entering its 17th year, the PRWeek Awards are firmly established as the communications industry’s highest accolade. They celebrate the best of the best corporate, agency, nonprofit, and education teams, and the work they produced during the entry period. Only 35 trophies are awarded each year, so each one is truly special – and the competition to claim them is intense.
Fashion PR Confidential March 19-20, 2016 New York 627.95 Fashion PR Confidential started in 2013 upon the realization that fashion and beauty PR is its own very special niche that isn’t taught anywhere. Aspiring publicists didn’t know how to get their foot in the door, and without any experience, it is very hard to do so. Fashion PR Con has gotten many a stiletto and oxford in the door (more than 200 to be a little more exact) since it’s inception, and has given our attendees the experience necessary for their dream internship and even entry-level positions. In addition, we’ve taught brand owners and employees how to do their own PR, and they’ve landed press for themselves in the likes of Vogue, Glamour, InStyle and more. Past speakers include Breanna Warner of Lovers + Friends LA, Alle Fister of Bollare, Ruthie Friedlander of Elle.com, Julia Rubin of Racked (formerly Teen Vogue), Natalie Alcala of Racked LA and more. We’ve hosted workshops in New York and Los Angeles, and due to high demand are now bringing Fashion PR Con to you at home – so you can access our course from anywhere! More on that here.
Adobe Summit 2016 March 20-24, 2016 Las Vegas 1895 Make important connections at Summit and network during daily social events. Discuss the latest industry trends with speakers and Adobe experts. And talk with your peers to learn how they get the most from their marketing programs.
Martech March 21-22, 2016 San Franciso 1695 Tackling issues at the intersection of marketing and technology… Innovating at scale with marketing technology. Applying “agile” and “lean” practices to marketing. Thriving in the age of digitally-empowered consumers. The evolving “martech stack” and best practices for selecting its components. The “Future of Martech” according to leading vendors and VCs who’ve bet billions on the space. Nurturing the marketing talent you need to succeed in software-driven marketing. Achieving lasting marketing/sales alignment. Protecting your brand and security while fostering innovation. Bridging the gap between marketing and finance.
Changing Media Summit March 23-24, 2016 London GBP 1236 The Guardian’s flagship media event, Changing Media Summit, returns on 23 and 24 March 2016. In a post-digital, mobile-centric age we ask if the consumer has been left behind.  Join 400 C-level executives from across the media spectrum to hear how brands can balance creativity and technology to forge meaningful relationships and reaffirm their purpose.  If you work in media – from commercial, creative and digital strategies to online, mobile, social, advertising, gaming, finance and more – do not miss this sell-out summit. Key themes to be addressed at next year’s event: What does a sustainable, modern media company look like? Will the rise of ad blocking lead to the reinvention of advertising? How are news organisations experimenting with social media platforms? What does great creativity in the digital age look like? How can brands marry purpose with profit? How do you build a valuable media agency?
How to Draw Consumer Insights from Your Social Analytics March 24, 2016 London Free For our first event of 2016, we’ve brought together some of the best analytics speakers to teach you all you need to know about taking your analytics further than the dashboard to draw the best consumer insights – and it’s free!
Digital Summit Los Angeles April 5-6, 2016 Los Angeles 245-745 Digital Summit fills your brain and professional toolkit with thought leadership and practical solutions designed to supercharge your customer strategies.
PRSA Southeast District Conference April 6-8, 2016 Knoxville 360 The PRSA Southeast District Conference is April 6-8 in beautiful (and scruffy) Knoxville, Tennessee. Don’t missThe Personal Side of PR: Where Connecting With People Can Change Your Trajectory. You’ll learn more about personalizing your efforts to communicate with your audience and about your personal public relations path — whether you’re just starting out or looking to learn something new. Talk to us. #KnoxPRSA16
PR & Media Relations Summit April 6-8, 2016 New York 1195 New strategies to get results in the age of digital disruption Increase ROI for your PR and media relations programs Improve reputation, increase brand recognition and earn bigger budgets Harness brand journalism to get credibility, coverage and social media buzz Find—and pitch—influential journalists on social media Reinvent campaigns and careers with amazing PR “experiences”
2016 Government Social Media Conference & Expo April 6-8, 2016 Reno 695 Everyone interested in learning how to strategically use social media in city, county and state government. Other public sector agencies are also welcome, including federal government, education, military and quasi-government entities. The event is also open to private industry.
Digimarcon Cruise 2016 April 10-17, 2016 Houston 995 DIGIMARCON CRUISE 2016 Digital Marketing Conference will be held from April 10th to 17th, 2016. DIGIMARCON CRUISE 2016 Conference showcases the most audacious and thought provoking speakers in the digital marketing industry, providing attendees with emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, best practices, and insights from successful digital marketing campaigns. Whether it’s building customer loyalty, increasing sales, improving lead generation, or driving greater consumer engagement, the DIGIMARCON CRUISE 2016 program has been specifically designed to help attendees develop their audience. Attendees will learn how to build traffic, create brand awareness, improve customer service and develop better use of digital tools internally to drive more productive business outcomes. Immerse yourself in topics such as Content Strategy, Web Experience Management, Usability/Design, Mobile Marketing, Customer Engagement, Social Media, Targeting & Optimization, Branded Search, Marketing Automation, Analytics & Dataand much, much more!
ClickZLive April 11-12, 2016 New York 2295 As the flagship event in our global series, ClickZ Live New York (formerly SES Conference & Expo) brings together the world’s leading experts from brands, agencies and technology providers to redefine and reinvent your digital strategy. Covering all aspects of digital marketing, from search and social all the way through to content, programmatic, email, data and more, this year’s agenda has been formatted to relate directly to customer experience.   Buckle up as we take you on an intensive deep dive into the very latest tactics to inspire, acquire, convert and retain your customers. Plus, with our new digital transformation track, we’ll look at digital disruption and those sectors that are being turned upside down by digitally savvy and agile companies that have successfully adapted to embed digital into all facets of their business.
Social Tools Summit April 12, 2016 Boston 995 The Social Tools Summit is a unique conference that focuses on social media best practices and technology. The Summit showcases the wide variety of social media tools available for companies large and small, how they can be fully leveraged, and real-life examples of how businesses are deriving ROI from them. This is the first conference dedicated solely to social media best practices and business tools.
Ad Age Digital Conference April 14-15, 2016 New York Digital is no longer the next big thing, it’s everything. Or, is it anything? Does the word “digital” even deserve a spot in the next agenda for this dynamic industry?   Ad Age’s best-in-class editorial team pairs with brand, technology and media leaders to drive game-changing conversations–and to get to the bottom of what’s really happening in the advertising arena. No conversation is off the table or swept under the rug at the Ad Age Digital Conference on April 14 & 15, in New York City. We’ve cut through the noise like no one else to share critical insights that will shape a new framework for your future. During this two-day event, your questions, your input, your ideas will set our agenda in the post-digital world before the Upfronts, NewFronts, and Cannes even get started.
Beat the Buzz April 14, 2016 London GBP 149 Being on social media today is a given. But it’s not enough to just be there, because everyone is there: your partners, your competitors, and most importantly, your customers. In a world of information overload, knowing how to fight through the noise and beat that social media buzz is essential for any marketer. There is no ‘right people, right time’ approach. You need to disrupt, capture your audience’s attention and be the voice your audience wants to hear. And once you’ve got them listening, you need to keep them listening.
Social Media Marketing April 17-19, 2016 San Diego 1497 Discover the best social media marketing techniques from the world’s top experts
Strategic Internal Branding April 19-21, 2016 Scottsdale 2999 Using authentic internal branding communications to create brand champions, build culture, and engage employees to live and deliver on the brand promise
PR News Measurement Conference & Social Media Workshop April 20-21, 2016 Washington D.C 1595 You’ll walk away with the skills to: Create measurement dashboards that communicate PR’s business value Measure the impact of your messages across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube Integrate the industry standard Barcelona Principles 2.0 into your measurement strategy Measure media coverage and tie it to organizational goals Apply social insights to communications strategy
Western District Conference April 21-23, 2016 Huntington Beach 375 Welcome to the new era of information consumption. In this environment, consumers have a direct line to their favorite brands through social media, local causes rise to national attention thanks to online movements, and traditional media looks to new media to learn what’s trending. Even public relations as an industry has morphed into a hybrid harbinger of the future of communication. To thrive in this chaotic mashup – which blends the persuasion of advertising, the aesthetics of graphic design, the art of storytelling, the precision of data and the authority of journalism into a fusion of creative credibility – PR professionals must master new skills and adopt a new way of doing business. Join us to learn from PR leaders, communication trend experts and members of the media as they share their outlook on the future of public relations and how professionals can maintain responsible relevancy amid the flurry.
Midwest Digital Marketing Conference April 21, 2016 St. Louis 89 Entering our fourth year, the 2016 Midwest Digital Marketing Conference lives at the intersection of modern communications. Previously called the UMSL State of Digital Media Marketing Conference, MDMC is the Midwest’s largest digital and social media marketing event. The conference will be held on April 21, showcasing thought leaders and boundary pushers across many disciplines. Experts in the marketing communications industry will address the cutting edge of digital, social, tech and innovation.
PR360 Global Festival and Awards  April 26-29, 2016 London GBP 1789 PRWeek’s PR360 Global Festival and Awards will return to London for the second year on 26-29 April 2016. The festival is the only one of its kind – a space where communicators from around the world can gather to debate, discuss, and celebrate the biggest opportunities and challenges for the profession.
Social Media Strategies Summit April 26-28, 2016 Chicago Fuel your social media strategy through compelling content, customer experience, brand storytelling, advocacy and technology
PRSA 2016 Counselors Academy Conference May 1-3, 2016 Puerto Rico 1300 Whether you’re at the helm of a multinational agency or serving as an independent practitioner, knowing which of the latest communications trends can add value to your business — and how to implement them — is vital for senior-level communicators. The PRSA Counselors Academy Conference features the C-suite conversations, case studies and research sparking growth and evolving existing programs. Designed by agency leaders for agency leaders, the conference is developed by the PRSA Counselors Academy.
Pubcon SFIMA Summit 2016 May 3, 2016 Austin 349 Our Pubcon regional conferences are more intimate and intensive local editions of Pubcon, the premier social media and optimization events, and are the perfect place to hear both local speakers and world-class keynotes at a Pubcon in or near your very own town.
Eventful Forum May 3, 2016 New York 1000 Over the past three decades, Futurist and Innovation Expert Daniel Burrus has established a worldwide reputation for accurately predicting the future of technological change and its impact on the world of business. Join our keynote speaker and a curated group of 16 thought leaders, on the forefront of marketing and technology strategies, winning engagement and conversion with Millennial Influencers. Our intimate dialogues will reveal how to master Omni Channel Strategies to utilize technology and psychology and cut through the clutter, before and after the click.
Digital Summit Charlotte May 4-5, 2016 Charlotte 245-745 Digital Summit Charlotte is a premier digital strategies forum transforming the future of the digital commerce ecosystem – including Marketing, UX & Design, Search, Content, Mobile, and more. Every company with a customer base faces the same challenge – how do we keep up with our competition amidst the myriad of digital channels and peer-to-peer communication available to consumers? How do we find new customers, take care of the ones we have, and create strategies for growth and engagement that keep up with the rapid pace of change in technology and consumer behaviors? Digital Summit gives digital professionals like you an opportunity to learn directly from the world’s digital industry experts, network with your peers, and teach you how to turn your ideas into transformational solutions.
Social Media Camp May 5-7, 2016 Victoria, B.C. 499-899 We are Social Media Camp – Canada’s largest social media conference. What makes us unique is the broad spectrum of delegates we attract as we tackle all aspects of social media. People come from all over North America, and from all sectors of the economy – small business, large business, government, education, and non-profit.
Digital Media Summit May 5, 2016 Toronto 690 • Connect and network with brands, agencies, entertainment and digital executives • Explore the ROI potential of true consumer and fan engagement • Experience successful cross media brand integrations • Identify the key trends transforming and driving digital media • Get up to speed on marketing technology without being an engineer • Align your digital marketing with overall business goals • Improve your ability to manage multiple campaigns across multiple platforms
Thinking Digital May 10-11, 2016 London GBP 200 Thinking Digital is for you. Thinking Digital is more than just a conference; it’s an experience. It’s an experience for those who have a desire to learn and who seek connection to a community of other innovators, inventors, leaders, makers and creators of our future. Thinking Digital is an experience that will impact your personal and professional life for years to come.
Mobile X Festival May 11-12, 2016 Atlanta 695 The Mobile X Festival is an un-conference for businesses that want to use mobile to grow their sales and revenues.
The Social Media Results Conference – Future Strategies May 11, 2016 London Future-Facing, Results-Focused Social Media Marketing Strategies. Achieve Real, Demonstrable Value & ROI On Emerging & Current Platforms With Stand-Out Content & Compelling Engagement.
Digimarcon East 2016 May 12-13, 2016 New York 1095 DIGIMARCON EAST 2016 Digital Marketing Conference will be held from May 11th to 12th, 2016 at New York City, NY. DIGIMARCON EAST 2016 Conference showcases the most audacious and thought provoking speakers in the digital marketing industry, providing attendees with emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, best practices, and insights from successful digital marketing campaigns. Whether it’s building customer loyalty, increasing sales, improving lead generation, or driving greater consumer engagement, the DIGIMARCON EAST 2016 program has been specifically designed to help attendees develop their audience. Attendees will learn how to build traffic, create brand awareness, improve customer service and develop better use of digital tools internally to drive more productive business outcomes. Immerse yourself in topics such as Content Strategy, Web Experience Management, Usability/Design, Mobile Marketing, Customer Engagement, Social Media, Targeting & Optimization, Branded Search, Marketing Automation, Analytics & Data and much, much more!
PR Measurement Conference May 16-17, 2016 Washington D.C 995 Best new strategies to improve PR results, value and influence Tie PR measurement once and for all to business goals to show PR’s impact on the bottom line How to analyze and report PR metrics with limited time and budget Report PR metrics that speak to each senior leader and ensure buy-in Master new PR measurement trends, including big-data & mobile metrics
Content Marketing Conference May 17-19, 2016 Las Vegas 1347 Advance your career with four half day content marketing workshops offering tactical advice to grow your business organically— the content marketing way! Buy a day pass and pick 2 of 4 sessions. Meet like-minded peers from a vast span of companies and agencies. Our lunch symposiums connect you with such peers to share experiences and discuss ideas for content marketing betterment. CMC’s smaller conference size offers big opportunity to meet like-minded peers and speakers from a vast span of companies and agencies, all willing to share experiences and discuss ideas for betterment. Every session delivers tomorrow’s tactics for today’s work. Leave with the ROI you demand from the leading content marketing conference in the land. Learn the latest methodology and technology required for content marketing success. Enjoy Tool Talks daily and get an updated print copy of the book 103 Content Marketing Tools offered to all attendees.
Digimarcon Canada 2016 May 19-20, 2016 Toronto 1095 DIGIMARCON CANADA 2016 Digital Marketing Conference will be held from May 19th to 20th, 2016 at the luxurious Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel, Toronto, ON. DIGIMARCON CANADA 2016 Conference showcases the most audacious and thought provoking speakers in the digital marketing industry, providing attendees with emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, best practices, and insights from successful digital marketing campaigns. Whether it’s building customer loyalty, increasing sales, improving lead generation, or driving greater consumer engagement, the DIGIMARCON CANADA 2016 program has been specifically designed to help attendees develop their audience. Attendees will learn how to build traffic, create brand awareness, improve customer service and develop better use of digital tools internally to drive more productive business outcomes. Immerse yourself in topics such as Content Strategy, Web Experience Management, Usability/Design, Mobile Marketing, Customer Engagement, Social Media, Targeting & Optimization, Branded Search, Marketing Automation, Analytics & Data and much, much more!
Social Shake-Up Conference May 24-25, 2016 Atlanta Social may be now part of the broader conversation in the enterprise, but the responsibility for driving the social strategy, from the CEO on down, has never been more important.  This is because: Social is the best way to get data in real-time and to hear what your customers are saying so that you can remain nimble and relevant. Social is the biggest tool that publishers can use to get content to go viral. Social is the twin sister of mobile when it comes to finding new markets, creating customer loyalty, and creating a seamless customer experience.
PRSA Strategic Collaboration Conference May 24-25, 2016 Chicago 945 The Strategic Collaboration Conference features presentations focused on the critical attributes and skills needed to advance a career in the new collaborative environment; multidisciplinary knowledge and actionable approaches to become and stay relevant to an organization’s communications strategies targeted to customers, prospects, internal department leaders and other stakeholders.
Digital Summit Atlanta May 24-25, 2016 Atlanta 245-745 Digital Summit Atlanta is a premier digital strategies forum transforming the future of the digital commerce ecosystem – including Marketing, UX & Design, Search, Content, Mobile, and more. Every company with a customer base faces the same challenge – how do we keep up with our competition amidst the myriad of digital channels and peer-to-peer communication available to consumers? How do we find new customers, take care of the ones we have, and create strategies for growth and engagement that keep up with the rapid pace of change in technology and consumer behaviors? Digital Summit gives digital professionals like you an opportunity to learn directly from the world’s digital industry experts, network with your peers, and teach you how to turn your ideas into transformational solutions.
World PR Forum May 29-31, 2016 Toronto CAD 1925 The WPRF 2016 will be one of the largest assemblies of public relations and communications professionals from around the world, and a unique opportunity to gather professionals with academics, producing important outcomes for the advancement of the profession. This year’s Forum will feature: The who’s who of public relations and communication professionals from across the globe gathered, for the first time in North America, to discuss the importance of “Communication across cultures” Countless networking opportunities with influential members from various sectors of the global communications community Workshops, presentations and discussions on emerging trends and research findings from international experts The opportunity to help influence and shape the future of public relations and communication Exhibitors showcasing innovative products and services to help you deliver results for your clients / employees A Gala dinner celebrating both the winners of the CPRS National Awards of Excellence and the Global Alliance COMM PRIX Awards A chance to experience Canada’s diverse multicultural city, with its most popular attractions minutes away from our host venue, The Westin Harbour Castle
Digital Marketing Financial Services Summit June 2-3, 2016 Toronto 2195 Participate in 2 days of top programming built for Financial Marketing executives. Source specialized solutions you need in 8 dedicated streams and 30 interactive sessions, and through 35+ elite speakers. Outperform your competition with implementation tactics from B2C and B2B leaders. Benefit from expert advice to leverage analytics, programmatic, mobile, real-time marketing, optimization, big data, social, content strategies, and automation. Unlock powerful strategies to: Increase profitability through strategic integration Deploy personalization to gain market share Derive real time insights to drive omni-channel ROI Maximize conversion with genuine engagement
IABC World Conference  June 5-8, 2016 New Orleans 2250 The annual IABC World Conference is the largest and most inspiring global event in the field of organizational communication. If you want to sharpen your skills, gain new insights and make valuable connections with communication professionals around the world, this is the place to be.
PR News Digital PR & Marketing Conference June 6-8, 2016 Miami 2350 Prepare yourself for the future of brand communications and put your PR/marketing career on a faster track by joining PR and marketing experts from leading brands, nonprofits and agencies at PR News’ annual Digital PR & Marketing Conference at the Ritz-Carlton in Miami, June 6-8, 2016. This three-day event will provide you with practical knowledge to increase the visibility of your brand, expand its reach on social media, put data at the heart of all your communications programs, work with influencers and manage crises—and tie digital communications efforts back to the bottom line. This annual gathering encompasses networking opportunities, a hands-on clinic, a morning workshop on using Google’s technology for brand communications (June 6) and PR News’ Social Media Awards luncheon (June 6)—all in the Ritz-Carlton’s sumptuous setting in Miami’s South Beach.
Corporate Communicators Conference June 6-8, 2016 Pittsburgh 1295 Writing and internal communication best practices to become a strategic partner within your organization Drive business performance more efficiently with a strategic communication plan Apply this 4-step process to boost employee morale during times of change Rev up your content: Put personality and style in it to make it inspiring, readable Eliminate corporate jargon: 10 tips to clearer, more creative business content
Social Media Week June 6-10, 2016 Los Angeles Social Media Week is more than a conference, it’s one of the world’s most unique global platforms, offering a series of interconnected activities and conversations on emerging trends in social and mobile media four times per year (February, June, September, and November) in over 24 cities around the globe. Social Media Week Los Angeles offers a unique program that explores the intersection of social technology and creativity with a week of free panels, presentations, demos, workshops, talks, conversations, and interactive events. Our mission is to help people and organizations connect through collaboration and the sharing of ideas and information. Social Media Week Los Angeles, part of SMW Global, emphasizes Southern California’s role as the creative capital of the world, and brings together innovators in the Los Angeles community.
Insurance Marketing and PR Awards | 10 June June 10, 2016 London GBP 249 Developed with the help of our dedicated advisory board, the conference has the sole purpose of supporting the people and departments that keep their businesses and brands firmly connected with their customers and clients at the forefront of the markets they serve. In these rapidly changing roles you can’t afford to slip behind. The innovators and pioneers reap the rewards of embracing fluctuating trends and launching head first into new technology. Which is why Post is proud to launch an event dedicated to keeping you two steps ahead of the competition. Creating professional development and networking opportunities Facilitating the sharing of ideas within our community  Promoting excellence in insurance marketing, communications and PR
PRSA Northeast District Conference June 13, 2016 Boston On Monday, June 13, PRSA Boston will host over 250 PR practitioners from the eight-state PRSA Northeast District for this must-attend conclave of inspiration, learning and networking. This conference will feature exceptional speakers and networking opportunities with peers and colleagues from every industry, discipline and management level. On the docket: compelling programs about issues, best practices, and cutting-edge technologies to inform your professional life. Come engage with communications talent from the Northeast region’s most exciting emerging companies, successful Fortune brands and innovation economy and services sectors – higher education, healthcare and life sciences, hospitality, environmental, cultural arts, technology and manufacturing among them. We promise a conference that will be a worthwhile investment in your professional best self. Arrive for the weekend before and pack comfy walking attire to enjoy all that our coastal city offers during the temperate spring’s beautiful weather!
Digital Summit Denver June 15-16, 2016 Denver 245-745 Digital Summit Denver is a premier digital strategies forum transforming the future of the digital commerce ecosystem – including Marketing, UX & Design, Search, Content, Mobile, and more. Every company with a customer base faces the same challenge – how do we keep up with our competition amidst the myriad of digital channels and peer-to-peer communication available to consumers? How do we find new customers, take care of the ones we have, and create strategies for growth and engagement that keep up with the rapid pace of change in technology and consumer behaviors? Digital Summit gives digital professionals like you an opportunity to learn directly from the world’s digital industry experts, network with your peers, and teach you how to turn your ideas into transformational solutions.
Digimarcon West 2016 June 15-16, 2016 Santa Monica 1095 DIGIMARCON WEST 2016 Digital Marketing Conference will be held from June 15th to 16th, 2016 at the luxurious Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, Santa Monica, CA. DIGIMARCON WEST 2016 Conference showcases the most audacious and thought provoking speakers in the digital marketing industry, providing attendees with emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, best practices, and insights from successful digital marketing campaigns. Whether it’s building customer loyalty, increasing sales, improving lead generation, or driving greater consumer engagement, the DIGIMARCON WEST 2016 program has been specifically designed to help attendees develop their audience. Attendees will learn how to build traffic, create brand awareness, improve customer service and develop better use of digital tools internally to drive more productive business outcomes. Immerse yourself in topics such asContent Strategy, Web Experience Management, Usability/Design, Mobile Marketing, Customer Engagement, Social Media, Targeting & Optimization, Branded Search, Marketing Automation, Analytics & Data and much, much more!
PRSA Sunshine District Conference  June 16-18, 2016 Miami This premier event features professional development workshops presented by nationally recognized experts in media relations, social media, crisis communications, and more. The two-day conference includes keynotes, breakout sessions, networking and other
New Media Europe June 18-19, 2016 London GBP 390 We believe that everyone can do what they love doing most and benefit financially from it. Not only that, we believe that new media creates an opportunity for brand new niches and sectors to emerge. It only takes one person with the right mindset to make this happen! Success does not choose, it is chosen instead. My dream is to hand people the power to be successful and do what you love to do and not what you should do. I believe that the new media world creates the perfect opportunity to become not only a content creator but also a thought leader in any given niche. It gives us tools to grow beyond the solopreneur level. I can see many of our attendees looking for funding with investors in the next couple of years from now. – Izabela Russell
Leveraging Social Media for Corporate Communications & PR June 20-22, 2016 New York 2999 Our conferences bring together industry leaders and experts to share valuable business experience and best practices on how to meet tomorrow’s competitive challenges, and find new solutions for business problems.
Corporate Social Media Summit June 20-21, 2016 New York 1695-2795 #CSMNY is America’s leading social media summit, giving you a unique opportunity to learn from, and network with, senior leaders from the biggest brands in the world
Digital Marketing World Forum June 20-21, 2016 London GBP 995 + 295 #DMWF is a digital and social marketing conference which brings together the worldwide marketing community to tackle the challenges that the digital future presents. The landscape is always evolving and we are looking to help digital marketers equip themselves and address the challenges. Managing the explosion of customer data that digital and social provide – analysing this data, using it to personalise communications Forming digital strategy that understands and exploits new digital channels and devices Understanding the technology needs for effectively marketing, and translating those needs into roadmaps for development Overcoming financial constraints and demonstrating ROI Generating content marketing and engaging customers Maintaining reputation and reaching new audiences The #DMWF agenda will tackle these challenges as case-study led content, interactive debatesand structured innovation labs.
PRSA North Pacific Conference June 23- 25, 2016 Reno 425 The North Pacific District plays an important role in supporting the 15 chapters in nine western states and the National board. Chapter presidents and their board members are responsible for their own membership recruitment, professional development, programming, and conferences. In addition, they also support many Public Relations Student Society of America PRSSA chapters. It is a volunteer effort that requires constant leadership development and oversight, and PRSA districts were created to assist chapters in fulfilling their responsibilities.
Rocks Digital June 29- July 1, 2016 Addison, TX 100+ Business owners, brand mangers and digital marketers from agencies and enterprise corporations around the United States will converge on Dallas, Texas for this national digital marketing conference that starts on June 29 and runs through July 1. The 5th annual conference features 30+ speakers and presentations, vendor expo and Mashable’s Social Media Day Tweetup.
The International History of Public Relations Conference, July 6-7, 2016 Bournemouth GBP 290 The International History of Public Relations Conference is organised by the Public Relations Cluster in Bournemouth University’s Faculty of Media & Communication. It is the annual meeting of scholars, historians and interested practitioners from around the world to present papers and discuss the history of public relations.
27th ACM Conference on Hypertext and Social Media July 10-13, 2016 Halifax 850 (2014) The ACM Hypertext conference is a premium venue for high quality peer-reviewed research on hypertext theory, systems and applications. It is concerned with all aspects of modern hypertext research including social media, semantic web, dynamic and computed hypertext and hypermedia as well as narrative systems and applications.
Social Media & Society July 11-13, 2016 London 445 The International Conference on Social Media & Society is an annual gathering of leading social media researchers from around the world. Now, in its 7th year, the 2016 conference is being held in London, UK from July 11 to 13. From its inception, the conference has focused on the best practices for studying the impact and implications of social media on society. Organized by the Social Media Lab at Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University, the conference provides participants with opportunities to exchange ideas, present original research, learn about recent and ongoing studies, and network with peers. The conference’s intensive three-day program will feature full papers, work-in-progress papers, panels, and posters. The wide-ranging topics in social media showcase research from scholars working in many fields including Communication, Computer Science, Education, Journalism, Information Science, Management, Political Science, Sociology.
Digital Summit Portland July 13-14, 2016 Portland 245-745 Digital Summit Portland is a premier digital strategies forum transforming the future of the digital commerce ecosystem – including Marketing, UX & Design, Search, Content, Mobile, and more. Every company with a customer base faces the same challenge – how do we keep up with our competition amidst the myriad of digital channels and peer-to-peer communication available to consumers? How do we find new customers, take care of the ones we have, and create strategies for growth and engagement that keep up with the rapid pace of change in technology and consumer behaviors? Digital Summit gives digital professionals like you an opportunity to learn directly from the world’s digital industry experts, network with your peers, and teach you how to turn your ideas into transformational solutions.
2016 ANA Digital & Social Media Conference  July 20-22, 2016 Colorado Springs 1295 The 6th annual ANA Digital & Social Media Conference presented by Meredith is heading to the Rockies this year to The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, CO. The Five-Star Resort will be the back drop for picturesque mountain views, the opportunity to connect and network with other top marketers and learning from the best and brightest of the industry. The conference brings together top client-side digital marketing professionals and key industry experts to discuss topics such as social media, e-commerce, native advertising, content marketing, measurement, agency management, and internal org structure to name a few. The ANA Digital & Social Media Conference has become the annual “go to” event to discuss industry issues and to network and reconnect with friends!
Digital Summit Minneapolis July 25-26, 2016 Minneapolis 245-745 Digital Summit Minneapolis is a premier digital strategies forum transforming the future of the digital commerce ecosystem – including Marketing, UX & Design, Search, Content, Mobile, and more. Every company with a customer base faces the same challenge – how do we keep up with our competition amidst the myriad of digital channels and peer-to-peer communication available to consumers? How do we find new customers, take care of the ones we have, and create strategies for growth and engagement that keep up with the rapid pace of change in technology and consumer behaviors? Digital Summit gives digital professionals like you an opportunity to learn directly from the world’s digital industry experts, network with your peers, and teach you how to turn your ideas into transformational solutions.
Not your Father’s News Release July 27-28, 2016 Portland 895-1795 Learn to get the word out via media relations in this two-day,
hands-on PR-writing workshop in Portland, Oregon
PR News Big4 Conference Aug 6, 2016 San Francisco 1990 Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are the essential social media networks for brands and organizations looking to tell their story and engage with audiences that work, play and share on what have become virtual lifestyle destinations. And Snapchat has become a social media shakeup of its own. As a professional communicator, you are uniquely positioned to lead your organization to greater levels of success on these Big 4 networks, but first you need advice and insight from creative, experienced communicators. PR News’ Big 4 Conference on August 6 in San Francisco will give communicators the skills to integrate these four networking into their campaigns.
Social Fresh 2016 Aug 18-21, 2016 Orlando 1460 Social Fresh is where the world’s leading social marketers get inspired. Social Fresh 2016 is a 4-day conference packed with actionable presentations and case studies. As the longest running social marketing conference, we understand that attendees need LESS theory and MORE strategy and execution. We’re dedicated to helping you deliver results through rich session topics and dynamic networking with industry leaders, innovative brands, agencies, and software companies.
Content Marketing World Conference and Expo Sept 6-9, 2016 Cleveland 2235 Content Marketing World is the one event where you can learn and network with the best and the brightest in the content marketing industry. You will leave with all the materials you need to take a content marketing strategy back to your team – and – to implement a content marketing plan that will grow your business and inspire your audience. We want to inspire you to do your own epic content marketing and network with some of the brightest in the business! We want to inspire you to do your own epic content marketing and network with some of the brightest in the business! We want to inspire you to do your own epic content marketing and network with some of the brightest in the business!
Mozcon Sept 12-14, 2016 Seattle 1499 Three days of forward-thinking, actionable sessions in SEO, social media, community building, content marketing, brand development, CRO, the mobile landscape, analytics, and more.
Brand Manage Camp Sept 15-16, 2016 Las Vegas 2499 ManageCamp Inc. is dedicated to helping companies big and small create and grow strong, vibrant, profitable brands through Fresh Thinking.
Content & Commerce Summit Sept 15-17, 2016 Orlando, FL $295-$995 Content & Commerce Summit is unique because it brings digital media and ecommerce brands together, in the same room, to network, share ideas and discover new opportunities.
Digital Summit DC Sept 20-21, 2016 Washington D.C
FutureM Sept 20-22, 2016 Boston 695 Celebrating its 6th year – FutureM brings together marketing and technology innovators for 3 days to contemplate and celebrate the future of marketing. We bring together the most relevant content and thought leaders, both locally and nationally, to create an environment of new ideas, connections, and inspiration. Named one of the”Must Attend Marketing Conferences for Leaders” in Forbes, this year’s event will be hosted at the Hynes Convention Center.
Transition Sept 20-21, 2016 New York 599(Early Bird) We are living in a world of constant transition. What it takes to build a sustainable brand is changing, as customer communication shifts to more channels, messages, and connection points. But despite these unrelenting changes, marketers have more influence and impact than ever before. Join us for two inspiring days of talks and workshops on how to seize the biggest business opportunities of tomorrow.
Dreamforce Oct 3-8, 2016 San Franciso While the details have yet to be announced at the time of writing this blog post, based on past events Dreamforce 2016 will include over 1,400 breakout sessions focusing on practically every social media marketing role imaginable, over 350 partners in the Cloud Expo and a list of esteemed keynote speakers. Check back here for updates as speakers are announced!
Social Media Interactive Oct 4, 2016 Dayton 175 Social Media Interactive aims to focus on the social media field, while touching on other aspects of online marketing that often weave throughout social. You can expect to see tie-ins from internet marketing, website development, branding, content strategy, and overall marketing planning for the online space.
InboundCon 2016 Oct 6, 2016 Toronto, ON 699 “Get ready for no fluff and only actionable talks from some of the best and brightest minds in digital marketing. You will get to experience 9 sessions, 1 full-stack panel, and 1 fireside chat all in a single day.”
Pubcon Las Vegas Oct 10-13, 2016 Las Vegas $40-$1,849 “Pubcon Las Vegas 2016 — named a Forbes must-attend conference and an Inc. top conference for growing your business — features the industry’s leading businesses, start-ups, speakers, keynotes, exhibitors, and sponsors involved in social media, digital marketing, search engines, and online advertising, and will offer a week-long look at the future of technology presented by a vast array of the world’s top innovators, along with being the exclusive host to the fourth annual U.S. Search Awards.”
Digital Summit Detroit Oct 11-12, 2016 Detroit
OnBrand ’16 Oct 13th, 2016 Amsterdam, NL 299-499 Euros Join 500+ marketing professionals to get cutting edge marketing insight from key industry leaders, brand managers and designers.
OnBrand 2016 prepares marketers for a new era of branding with insightful keynotes and panel discussions from leaders in branding and marketing. Our expert lineup will share their own insights and best practices, and provide you with actionable insights to succeed in the digital age.
PR Week Awards Oct 18, 2016 London GBP 45+VAT The UK PR industry produces phenomenal work each year and it needs to be celebrated. Entering the PRWeek Awards gives you the opportunity to see your work showcased by the sector’s longest standing and most reputable brand. Being a part of the PRWeek Awards provides you and your team with an exceptional marketing tool at great value for money.
B2B Marketing Forum Oct 18-21, 2016 Boston 1795 B2B Marketing Forum is more than just a quirky (not-so-little) conference. In 2016 we’re celebrating our 10th year of being the place where the leaders, the innovators, the people who make things happen gather to learn about the latest in B2B marketing and share the secrets to their success. (Oh, and belly laughs, creative networking, shenanigans, and marketers-after-dark antics.)
Digital Marketing World Forum Oct 18-19, 2016 New York 1199 +445 #DMWF is a digital and social marketing conference which brings together the worldwide marketing community to tackle the challenges that the digital future presents. The landscape is always evolving and we are looking to help digital marketers equip themselves and address the challenges. Managing the explosion of customer data that digital and social provide – analysing this data, using it to personalise communications Forming digital strategy that understands and exploits new digital channels and devices Understanding the technology needs for effectively marketing, and translating those needs into roadmaps for development Overcoming financial constraints and demonstrating ROI Generating content marketing and engaging customers Maintaining reputation and reaching new audiences The #DMWF agenda will tackle these challenges as case-study led content, interactive debatesand structured innovation labs.
Martech Oct 20-21, 2016 London GBP 1095 You’ll be inspired by martech pioneers and their firsthand accounts of the implementation, managerial and cultural challenges they overcame whilst accomplishing digital transformation.
PRSA International Conference Oct 23-26, 2016 Indianapolis 1795 At the PRSA International Conference, enhance your personal and professional network, while engaging with some of the world’s most influential companies and organizations that call Indiana home. Connect with thousands of colleagues and over 150 industry experts from all career levels, sectors, work environments and industries for three days of practical insight and networking.
Inbound 2016 Nov 8-11, 2016 Boston 1999 We are in the process of finalizing sessions. Be sure to sign up for INBOUND emails to be the first to know about sessions, speakers, discounts, and more. You can find the sign up at the bottom of most INBOUND pages.
DX Summit 2016 Nov 14-16, 2016 Chicago Top 5 Reasons to Attend Understand cutting edge customer data and digital experience practices, and get early access to some important new research, including CMSWire’s exclusive 2015 survey results on digital experience market trends and needs from your peers. Catch up on the latest MarTech + DX ecosystem strategies — how do you buy? how do you integrate? how do you work across divisions? how do you build customer focused teams? what data can you share? Review case studies covering how leading organizations are succeeding, and sometimes failing, to deliver on the many promises of marketing and DX technologies. Meet the CMSWire community of staff, contributors, sponsors and readers. Help us shape the next evolution of CMSWire and the DX Summit. Eat, drink, network and be merry with peers from leading organizations like AT&T, AARP, Nielsen, Emerson Electric, Kimberly-Clark, Hilton Worldwide, Motorola, Baird Capital, Microsoft, Google, Healthgrades, Capital One, University of Washington, Geonetric, eBay, Humana, North Western Mutual, New Relic, Sony, Batory Foods, Oracle, NiSource, Dell, Fannie Mae, Rockwell Collins, Prudential, Clorox, the Island of the Bahamas, Wiley and Sons, RR Donnelley and Benjamin Moore.
Internet Summit Raleigh Nov 16-17, 2016 Raleigh
Cutting Edge Marketing and PR Conference Dec 1-2, 2016 London GBP 1290+VAT Our vision is to be the world’s leading professional enterprise development. We want to be the first name that comes to mind with; trainings, conferences and as a seminar provider. Thus enhancing the quality of professional strength and working conditions of people. By thoroughly researching conference topics and hand-picked facilitators and speakers, we are able to provide a highly interactive and professional experience to our delegates.
Digital Summit Dallas Dec 1, 2016 Dallas
Social Media Conference Dec 6, 2016 Manchester GBP 175+VAT We are delighted to confirm some of the biggest names in Digital Media with Debbie Sheringham, Andy Preston and Alex McCann all confirmed for this year. This years Conference will return to  thestudio Manchester, possibly one of the coolest Conference venues in the UK.