9 SEO Conferences Worth Attending in 2026

We are in one of the most tumultuous eras in SEO’s history.

We are all constantly learning from our own tests and from each other.

And the best ideas, breakthroughs, and career-defining connections still happen the old-school way:

In person.

When you’re in the room with smart marketers, you don’t just hear what’s working — you see how it works. You swap strategies, get unstuck, and leave with ideas that can reshape your entire roadmap.

Of course, not every event is worth the flight, hotel, and time away from home.

But here are events you can attend to gain critical insights.

TL;DR:

1. SEO Mastery Summit Saigon

Date: March 10-13, 2026

Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Price: $860 for a 4-day ticket

SEO Mastery Summit Saigon is one of the most advanced, agency-heavy SEO events in Asia.

It’s a four-day mix of mastermind groups, workshops, and main-stage talks focused on scaling SEO and agencies with AI, systems, and strong operations.

If you care about scaling revenue and operations, not just rankings, this one is worth the flight.

Speakers

Speakers this year include:

• Maja Jovancevic: Head of SEO and Content at Blexr
• Kalin Karakehayov: Founder of SEO.Domains
• Alexandra Tachalova: Founder of Digital Olympus

Topics

SEO Mastery Summit speakers will cover topics like:

• Using AI in SEO workflows to speed up research, content, internal linking, and reporting
• Programmatic and large-scale SEO for ecommerce, affiliate, and content sites
• Technical SEO and live audits focused on turning traffic drops into profit gains
• Agency and operations playbooks covering pricing, processes, hiring, and training
• Content and growth strategy, including distribution, acquisitions, and multi-channel monetization

Networking Opportunities

Networking is a core part of the experience and baked into both the venue and the schedule. The event runs entirely at the JW Marriott Saigon, with plenty of structured and informal chances to meet other attendees.

Over the four days, you can expect:

• Optional mastermind groups (with the host matching attendees into small groups when you buy a mastermind ticket) for deeper peer discussions
• Classroom-style seating and long breaks that make it easy to talk shop between sessions
• An opening party, a closing party, and additional networking gatherings in and around Saigon, all included with standard tickets

The organizers emphasize the “shared experience” as a key benefit, positioning the event as a place where SEOs find clients, partners, hires, and collaborators.

Price

These ticket prices are as of December 2025 (the prices increase as the event gets closer):

• VIP Ticket: $2,060 for a VIP ticket
• 4-Day Ticket: $860
• 3-Day Ticket: $660

2. SEO Week

Date: April 27-30, 2026

Location: New York, NY

Price: $1,999 (full 4-day pass)

SEO Week is a four-day, single-track conference built around how AI search and SEO actually work together.

Each day has a theme (Science, Psychology, Ecosystem, and Future), so the content moves from technical foundations to growth strategy and forecasting.

If you want a dense week of talks about AI search, experimentation, and measurement, this one is designed for you.

Speakers

Not announced yet. But some of the featured speakers from 2025 included:

• Mike King: Founder and CEO of iPullRank
• Rand Fishkin: Co-Founder and CEO of SparkToro
• Jodi Ford: Chief Marketing and Product Officer at FoodBoss

Topics

SEO Week tends to focus on:

• AI search and answer-engine optimization
• Relevance engineering, ranking systems, and evaluation
• Experiment design, testing, and analytics for SEO
• Organizational design and workflows for AI-era search teams

Networking Opportunities

Across the four days, you can expect plenty of ways to meet people:

• Scheduled networking breaks between sessions so conversations don’t feel rushed
• Small-group discussions and Q&A around advanced AI search and SEO topics
• Evening gatherings and after-hours meetups that spill out into NYC

Most write-ups of SEO Week 2025 highlight the “powerful networking connections” and unusually high density of senior SEOs, agency leaders, and in-house marketers.

And the 2026 organizers are promising an even “bigger, cooler, and more connected” experience.

Price

• Early bird (until Dec. 31, 2025): $1,199
• General admission: $1,999

If you want to go in 2027, keep an eye out on Super Early Bird tickets, which can be $499.

3. BrightonSEO

Date: April 30-May 1, 2026

Location: Brighton, UK

Price: ~£240+ for conference passes

BrightonSEO is still the SEO conference in Europe. It’s a two-day seaside event with dozens of talks, focused training days, and side events that make it easy to meet people.

You get a mix of practical SEO, content, analytics, and digital PR, plus a lot of informal learning in the bars and on the beach.

We’re featuring the UK version, as it’s the original, but they also have a conference in San Diego, CA, in September 2026.

Speakers

Not announced yet. But last year’s speaker list included:

• CJ Emson: Head of Marketing EMEA at EquiLend
• Callum Lockwood: Head of SEO at Re:signal
• Chanté Matthews-Mohammed: Analytics Training Director at Jellyfish

Topics

BrightonSEO packs a lot of variety into two days, which is why it’s a favorite for teams that want to divide and conquer.

You can send people to technical tracks, content tracks, and digital PR and feel like everyone got something concrete to bring home.

Topics typically include:

• Technical SEO (crawling, rendering, site speed)
• Content strategy, E-E-A-T, and AI-assisted content
• Digital PR, link building, and brand authority
• Analytics, reporting, and stakeholder communication

Networking Opportunities

Because BrightonSEO is both big and casual, it’s easy to find your people. A lot of the value comes from conversations in and around the venue rather than just what happens on stage.

You can check out:

• Official networking events and after-parties run by the organizers
• Informal meetups, breakfast clubs, and beach clean-ups
• Sponsor stands and tool demos in the main expo hall where you can linger and chat

Price

BrightonSEO offers a mix of free and paid options:

• Free ballot ticket: Single-day conference access (very limited and subject to ballot / waitlist)
• Friend pass: Two-day conference pass, typically from ~£300 + VAT
• BFF pass: Two-day pass with extra perks (lounge access, add-ons, etc.), typically from ~£495 + VAT
• Training + Conference: One day of training plus two conference days, often starting around £600+ VAT

Final pricing and availability change as tiers sell out, so it’s worth checking the site early if BrightonSEO is on your list.

4. WTSFest

Date: May 7, 2026

Location: Portland, Oregon

Price: $499

The Women in Tech SEO Festival (WTSFest) is a full-day conference. It features 10 expert speakers who share their knowledge and insights on topics designed to help you analyze, advance, innovate, and empower your SEO strategies.

They have multiple events throughout the year, so if Portland isn’t ideal for you, check out their website. They often have other events in Philadelphia, London, and more.

Speakers

WTSFest Portland features a lineup of 10 expert speakers, including:

• Dana DiTomaso: President at Kick Point
• Christina Clark: Head of Product Growth at HubSpot
• Nicole Lee: Growth Lead at daydream

Topics

The speakers at WTSFest Portland will cover topics like:

• Using AI to analyze marketing data and dashboards
• Turning SEO KPIs into business metrics and revenue stories
• AI-driven visibility
• SEO testing and experimentation
• Brand, career development, and storytelling for marketers

Networking Opportunities

WTSFest is designed as much around connection as it is around content.

Because it’s a single-track, full-day event, you see the same faces in the room, at lunch, and at the end-of-day meetup, which makes it easy to build real relationships instead of just swapping business cards.

Morning and afternoon breaks are long enough to actually talk through ideas from the stage and meet other attendees working on similar problems.

And because WTS is built around values like kindness, helpfulness, and being a safe, judgment-free community, the vibe at WTSFest is intentionally welcoming — especially if you’re attending solo or new to conferences.

Price

Standard WTSFest tickets cost $499, but you can get them for $299 if you buy them far enough in advance.

5. SMX Advanced

Date: June 3-5, 2026

Location: Boston, MA

Price: All Access typically around $1,500–$1,800

SMX Advanced is built for experienced search marketers who already know the basics and want to go straight into advanced tactics. If you’re operating at a strategic or senior IC level in SEO or PPC, this is one of the most “no-fluff” events on the calendar.

It’s also a strong option if you need to justify conference spend: The programming team sits inside Search Engine Land, so sessions tend to be tightly focused on real-world results.

Speakers

Not announced yet. But last year’s speakers included:

• Kelsey Libert: Co-Founder at Fractl
• James Brockbank: Managing Director at Digitaloft
• Eric Enge: President at Pilot Holding

Topics

Sessions are advanced by design and typically focus on what’s working now in high-stakes environments. You’ll usually see:

• Advanced technical SEO and large-site diagnostics
• AI and automation across SEO and PPC workflows
• Measurement, forecasting, and executive-level reporting
• AI SEO and how to adapt
• Scalable content, SERP experimentation, and testing frameworks

If you want to come home with specific experiments to run and strategies to roll out, SMX Advanced delivers.

Networking Opportunities

SMX emphasizes curated networking for senior marketers. Based on 2025’s event, you can expect:

• Invite-only Mastermind roundtables with about 10 people per table
• Structured networking sessions and receptions
• Plenty of time between sessions to connect with speakers and peers

Because the audience skews experienced, the conversations tend to go straight into the nitty-gritty rather than top-level basics.

Price

Exact 2026 pricing is still evolving, but recent editions have offered:

• All Access Pass: Standard rates around $1,595, with on-site pricing around $1,795, plus early-bird discounts
• Expo+ Pass: Free access to keynotes, select sessions, the expo hall, and some networking
• Team discounts: Tiered discounts for groups, which can make a big difference if you’re sending several people

6. MozCon

Date: July 14

Location: New York, NY

Price: Super Early Bird from about $649 for New York; later tiers and London pricing increase from there (based on recent public rates)

MozCon has shifted fully into a one-day “on the road” format, bringing its flagship SEO conference to New York and London instead of a single big Seattle event.

You get the classic Moz blend of polished keynotes, forward-looking search insights, and very practical tactics — just compressed into a highly curated single-day experience in each city.

If the UK is more your speed, MozCon will be in London on Nov. 13, 2026.

Speakers

Speakers haven’t been announced yet, but speakers from MozCon NY 2025 include:

• Josh Spilker: Content Marketing and SEO Lead at AirOps
• Wil Reynolds: CEO/VP Innovation at Seer Interactive
• Misty Larkins: Director of Public Relations and Internal Communications at University of Missouri Health Care

Topics

MozCon keeps its content focused on what’s changing in search and how to adapt.

You can expect themes like:

• AI search, GEO / AI Overviews, and what “good SEO” looks like now
• Content strategy, E-E-A-T, and building brand authority that earns links and mentions
• Technical SEO fundamentals for modern stacks (site health, architecture, performance)
• Measurement: moving beyond traffic to trust, revenue, and brand impact
• Connecting SEO with social, video, and other discovery channels

Networking Opportunities

Even in the roadshow format, MozCon leans hard into community. The single-track, one-day structure means everyone shares the same content and breaks, which makes it easy to strike up conversations.

Attendees can expect:

• Networking breaks designed for meeting other SEOs, content leads, and marketers
• Access to speakers during Q&A, breaks, and informal hallway conversations
• Evening meetups and satellite gatherings

If you like events where you can actually find and talk to the people you follow online, MozCon is very tuned to that.

Pricing

Exact 2026 pricing will vary by tier and city, but recent public info and roundups suggest ranges like:

• Super Early Bird (New York): Around $649
• Early Bird: Around $749
• General Admission: Around $849

7. Spotlight by Semrush

Date: TBD (likely in fall)

Location: TBD (in 2025 it was in Amsterdam, The Netherlands)

Price: Usually from €290

Spotlight by Semrush is a full-day conference focused on learning, inspiration, and networking. Spotlight offers exclusive workshops led by industry experts, where you can deepen your expertise.

In 2025, there were 25+ keynote presentations, a lineup of 85+ speakers, and 15+ mastermind sessions.

Speakers

Not announced yet.

But some of the notable speakers from Spotlight 2025 include:

• Aleyda Solis: Founder of Orainti
• Zaria Parvez: Senior Global Social Media Manager at Duolingo
• Fabrizio Ballarini: Organic Growth and SEO at Wise

Topics

Spotlight is broader than a pure SEO event, but there’s always a strong organic and content focus. Common themes include:

• SEO and organic growth in an AI-driven search environment
• Content strategy, social-first campaigns, and creator partnerships
• AI workflows for research, production, and reporting
• Brand building, experimentation, and demand creation
• International growth and cross-channel attribution

You build your own agenda from a large catalog of sessions, so it’s easy to tailor the day toward SEO, content, performance, or leadership.

Networking Opportunities

Spotlight leans heavily into community and designed experiences. Expect:

• 100+ mastermind sessions with ~10 people per table for candid, tactical discussions
• Plenty of informal networking zones and sponsor activations
• A “marketing festival” feel with interactive elements, social moments, and chances to meet speakers

If you like the idea of leaving with both big ideas and a handful of new go-to marketing friends, this event is built for that.

Price

In 2025, there were three ticket options for Spotlight:

• Conference Pass: €99 (sale)/€290 (standard)
• All Access Pass: €149 (sale)/€490 (standard)
• VIP Pass: €499 (sale)/€849 (standard)

8. International Search Summit

Date: TBD (likely fall)

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Price: Super early bird rate from €155

The International Search Summit (ISS) is an event dedicated to international search marketing topics.

It’s a full-day conference with three tracks packed with talks providing tips, tactics, and insights on how to improve your online visibility in international markets and effectively engage your target audience across the world.

Speakers

The ISS doesn’t have a list of speakers for 2026 yet. But here are a few notable speakers who were at the 2025 summit:

• Navah Hopkins: Product Liaison for Microsoft
• Ky Westcott: Senior Paid Media Strategist at TransPerfect Digital
• Julien Deneuville: Senior SEO Manager at Turo

Topics

Every session at ISS is framed around international search and paid media. Typical topics include:

• International SEO fundamentals (hreflang, geo-targeting, domain structures)
• Content workflows for multi-language and multi-market campaigns
• AI and automation for scaling global programs
• International paid search and performance marketing
• Measurement, reporting, and stakeholder alignment across regions

Because the agenda is split into multiple tracks (SEO, content, AI, and paid), you can stay in your lane or move between them as needed.

Networking

ISS leans into the fact that global marketers often feel like a small subgroup inside larger organizations. Expect:

• A full day in one venue with peers who all work on international problems
• Structured Q&A and discussion time after sessions
• Pre-event and post-event socials or informal meetups around Barcelona

Price

Pricing isn’t live for 2026 yet, but in 2025 there were two ticketing options:

• Super early bird: €155 until June 30
• ISS ticket + International SEO Workshop: €750

9. Tech SEO Connect

Date: TBD (likely December)

Location: TBD (likely in North Carolina)

Price: Historically around $500–$1,100 USD depending on pass type

Tech SEO Connect is a focused, technical-only conference. If you spend your days in log files, crawling, JavaScript rendering, AI search experiments, or large-site performance, this is one of the most relevant events you can attend.

It’s deliberately kept smaller than the mega-conferences so technical SEOs can actually meet and learn from each other.

Speakers

Not announced yet. The speaker lineup is generally curated to stay firmly in “advanced technical” territory. Recent speakers have included:

• Josh Blyskal: AEO and Research at Profound
• Jess Joyce: Founder at Inbound Scope
• Rachel Anderson: Senior SEO Manager at Weedmaps

Topics

Tech SEO Connect is intentionally narrow in scope and deep in content. You can expect sessions on things like:

• Crawling, rendering, and indexation for complex architectures
• Handling JavaScript frameworks and modern front-ends
• Log file analysis, anomaly detection, and forecasting
• AI search, LLM retrieval behavior, and AIO visibility
• International technical SEO, large migrations, and platform changes

Networking Opportunities

Because the event is smaller, the networking is unusually focused:

• Two full days in a single venue with hundreds of technical SEOs
• Built-in breaks and social events for hallway conversations
• Evening gatherings that make it easy to meet speakers and attendees

You’ll come away with peers you can DM later when you hit weird technical issues back at work.

Pricing

Tech SEO Connect sells a limited number of tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. Recent ranges have been:

• General admission: Roughly $500–$700
• Premium / VIP tiers: Up to around $1,000+ with added perks

Take the Next Step in Your SEO Career

Attending SEO conferences is an incredible way to learn and network.

But the journey doesn’t stop there.

To continue growing your knowledge, connections, and accountability, consider joining online communities.

For example, a premium community like Traffic Think Tank offers a wealth of resources like Slack channels, live Q&A sessions, and an academy for $119 per month.