8 Must-Attend Social & Digital Marketing Events in 2020
Add some of the UK’s leading social media and digital marketing events into your calendar for 2020.
With such a huge selection of incredible events across the country, it is often difficult to know where to start. But, don’t worry, we’ve done the research for you and can help you choose the best events for your business. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, guidance, clients or partners, these events will set you on the right track for marketing success.
Here are our top 8 social and digital events for 2020:
Digiconf
Date: 16th June
Location: Cambridge
Best for: Insight into all areas of digital marketing
OST’s very own Digiconf is a brand spanking new one-day conference with talks about B2B, B2C, influencer marketing, branding and more. It is based in beautiful Cambridge (45 mins from London by train), providing a top-quality digital marketing conference for the East Anglia area. Featuring strategy guidance, tactical insights and bags of case studies, it is guaranteed to add value to your 2020 digital marketing strategy.
Social Media Week #SMWLDN
Date: 21st – 22nd October
Location: London, UK
Best for: Networking with people from around the globe
Social Media Week brings together global leaders within social media marketing for three days of talks, workshops and networking. The events are rolled out across multiple locations in the world and are known to be one of the leading events within online marketing. This year’s theme is Human.X, which will explore a human-first and experience-driven marketing future.
Social Day
Date: 12-14th May
Location: London, UK
Best for: Expert social media marketing knowledge
Grow your brand, drive better engagement and develop great relationships with the help of Social Day. This event is spread out over three days and aims to offer insight into new trends and knowledge for social media marketers, creators and influencers. Now in its fifth year, Social Day is a fantastic opportunity for networking and idea sharing.
B2B Marketing Expo
Date: 25th/26th March 2020
Location: London, UK
Best for: B2B-specific networking
OffThe B2B Marketing Expo is a part of the biggest sales and marketing event in Europe. It is a key event for 2020 if you are looking to expand your marketing knowledge with the help of high-quality exhibitors and speakers. It will introduce new innovations and tools to adopt in the new year. Expect a great atmosphere, a huge range of speakers and exhibitors, and a total of five shows under one roof.
Digital City Festival
Date: 11th/ 12th March
Location: Manchester
Best for: Digital inspiration
Bringing together marketing, technology, eCommerce, media and retail, the Digital City Festival in Manchester is brand new this year and a great choice for those looking for an event outside of London. The event itself brings together various expertise across the digital world for over five days of new knowledge, networking and shaping the future.
DigiMarCon
Date: 9th – 10th Sep
Location: London, UK
Best for: Innovative and engaging speakers
Next on our list is the Digital Marketing Conference & Exhibition. Some top speakers will share their knowledge on the latest emerging strategies, innovative technologies, and digital marketing success from around the world. With this new knowledge, you’ll be able to come away with a better understanding of how to grow your audience and how best to move your business forward. See DigimarCons featured topics on their website above, ranging from social media marketing, customer engagement, sustainable growth and more.
Festival of Marketing
Date: 7-8th Oct
Location: London
Best for: Brand marketing and celeb speakers
Another leader in the marketing world is the well-known and lively Festival of Marketing in London. Join large organisations from different industries for two packed days of everything an ambitious marketer needs to discover, adopt and celebrate. The two days include a variety of inspiring speakers, meet the marketer opportunities, networking sessions and jam-packed insights from leading businesses. Join the ‘glasto of marketing events’ this year.
Hero Conf
Date: 19-20 Oct
Location: London
Best for: Expert PPC knowledge
Everything you need to know about the latest trends and innovations from the world of PPC, Hero Conf is the only all-PPC event in the UK. Attend Hero Conf to join over 300 attendees as they discuss everything from paid social, analytics, content and copywriting to boost your PPC success.
We hope you found these events helpful for your 2020 planning. If you need any help on your social media marketing, strategy or influencer marketing please contact us.
