18 Must Attend Creative Events to Attend in 2019
The year is halfway over, but that doesn’t mean its too late to meet your professional networking goals. As the saying goes, “Your network is your net worth”, Forbes is here to remind us to continue to network and get your name out there and make an impact. Here is a list of 18 industry events that you should think about attending if you’re a marketing or creative professional.
Who: Digital video fans, creators, executives and brands
What: Influencer marketing
Where: Anaheim, CA
When: 7/10/19-7/13/19
Why: Discover a cadre of creators and influencers who’ve gained notoriety for their viral videos.
Who: Brand marketers and executives
What: Brand marketing
Where: Napa Valley, CA
When: 7/15/19-7/17/19
Why: Hear top marketers from NHL, WeWork, Dunkin’ and more discuss challenges and strategies.
Who: SEOs, agencies, content marketers, marketing pros and executives
What: SEO and mobile
Where: Seattle, WA
When: 7/15/19-7/17/19
Why: Pick up tactical advice from search pros such as Microsoft’s Christi Olson and Moz founder Rand Fishkin.
Who: Digital sales and marketing professionals
What: Inbound marketing
Where: Hartford, CT
When: 8/6/19-8/7/19
Why: Keynote speakers include web marketing author Marcus Sheridan and Facebook expert Mari Smith.
Who: Content marketers and industry experts
What: Content marketing
Where: Cleveland, OH
When: 9/3/19-9/6/19
Why: Hear marketing industry influencers like Ann Handley share big ideas on storytelling, ROI and content strategy.
Who: Marketing, sales and customer success professionals
What: Inbound marketing
Where: Boston, MA
When: 9/3/19-9/6/19
Why: Catch Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian and marketing leaders from over 100 brands, including Google and Facebook.
Who: Advertising, marketing and media professionals
What: Diversity & inclusion
Where: Los Angeles, CA
When: 9/6/19-9/8/19
Why: Celebrate the achievements of creatives of color at the 13th annual AdColor Awards, hosted by bestselling author Luvvie Ajayi.
Who: Senior-level or above marketing and technology managers
What: Marketing technology management
Where: Boston, MA
When: 9/16/19-9/18/19
Why: Network with 2,000+ marketers navigating the same challenges to share experiences and advice.
Who: Marketing and advertising professionals
What: Marketing and advertising
Where: New York, NY
When: 9/23/19-9/26/19
Why: Take your pick of 290+ events to find relevant takeaways; 2018 speakers included Will Smith and Emma Stone.
Who: Branding decision makers and buyers
What: Branding & marketing
Where: Cincinnati, OH
When: 10/1/19-10/4/19
Why: Speakers include brand marketing leaders from Home Depot, Major League Soccer and the National Football League.
Who: Creative professionals and entrepreneurs
What: Creativity and inclusion
Where: Brooklyn, NY
When: 10/12/19
Why: Past speakers have included Spike Lee, John Legend and Nick Cannon.
Who: B2B marketing professionals
What: B2B marketing
Where: San Francisco, CA
When: 10/16/19-10/18/19
Why: Gather tips and inspiration from marketing professionals and thought leaders.
Who: Young leaders, founders and creators
What: Tech, entertainment, food, finance and philanthropy
Where: Detroit, MI
When: 10/27/19-10/30/19
Why: Snag the chance to pitch investors; immerse yourself in food and music; and hear A-listers including Serena Williams.
Who: Marketing professionals
What: Content marketing
Where: Chicago, IL
When: 10/28/19-10/29/19
Why: Soak up insights on content strategy, analytics and promotion.
Who: Brand marketers, agencies and vendors
What: Brand marketing
Where: Palm Springs, CA
When: 11/3/19-11/6/19
Why: Speakers include top consumer brand leaders from Citi to Chipotle.
Who: Thought leaders and creatives in publishing and brand marketing
What: Native advertising and branded content
Where: Berlin, Germany
When: 11/11/19-11/13/19
Why: Join global advertising media pros and 40+ international speakers talking native strategy.
Who: World’s top marketing leaders
What: Marketing leadership
Where: Dana Point, CA
When: 11/13/19-11/15/19
Why: Forbes’ invitation-only event explores the new frontiers of marketing, advertising and brand-building.
Who: Marketing professionals
What: Growth marketing
Where: San Francisco
When: 12/10/19-12/11/19
Why: Stay competitive with insights from growth marketing experts for brands such as IBM Watson and Lyft.