Top Marketing Events in 2026

Must-Attend Marketing Events in 2026

Advertising professionals can look forward to a variety of events, from trade symposiums to innovation expos. The marketing world is rapidly changing, so industry leaders need to stay updated on the newest developments to build brands and boost customer loyalty.

Several industry conferences are scheduled for 2026, providing opportunities to network and exchange ideas. Organizations like the Association of National Advertisers and the Consumer Technology Association are planning conferences for the coming year.

Upcoming events will likely explore trends such as AI in marketing, social media, retail media, and connected TV. Marketing Dive has created a list of notable 2026 conferences that have been announced. This list will be updated as new events are announced. Also, explore the top conferences remaining in 2025.

Consumer Electronics Show

The Consumer Electronics Show is a trade-only event for consumer technology professionals. Hosted by the Consumer Technology Association, it's a place for brands to connect with partners, introduce innovations, and participate in demos. The show recently had over 142,000 attendees and more than 4,500 exhibitors.

SXSW Conference & Festivals

March 12-18
Austin, Texas

The annual SXSW Conference & Festivals brings together professionals in the music, tech, film, and television industries for learning, networking, and development. It includes conference sessions, film and TV screenings, music showcases, exhibitions, competitions, and awards. For its 40th show, SXSW is lowering badge prices from 2025 and streamlining access.

Possible

April 27-29
Miami Beach, Florida

Possible is a three-day event featuring sessions, meetups, and environments for marketers to connect and improve strategies. Co-founded by MMA’s Greg Stuart and DMEXCO’s Christian Muche, it launched in 2023. In 2025, the show had over 5,000 attendees and almost 350 speakers. 33% of attendees were brand marketers, and 66% were VP level and above.

ANA Brand Masters Conference

The Association of National Advertisers’ (ANA) Brand Masters Conference gathers brands and CMOs to discuss trends and branding strategies. The 2025 event featured speakers from companies like Poppi, True Religion, and Diageo.

Spring 2026
Location TBD

IAB NewFronts

The IAB NewFronts is a digital content marketplace that helps brands partner with native digital content and showcases new innovations. The IAB’s 2025 event included presentations from Google, Vizio, and NBCUniversal.

Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity

June 22-26
Cannes, France

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity hosts advertisers to celebrate work and hear from thought leaders. The 2025 event featured speakers from YouTube, Apple, VML, Microsoft, and Gut. Informa, which owns Informa TechTarget, the publisher of Marketing Dive, organizes Cannes Lions. Informa does not influence Marketing Dive’s coverage.

Advertising Week New York

Advertising Week New York gathers professionals across marketing, advertising, tech, and brand sectors to discuss industry trends. The four-day event has drawn over 16,000 in-person attendees, over 1,300 speakers, and over 4,000 represented companies.

DMEXCO

Sept. 23-24
Cologne, Germany

The Digital Marketing Exposition & Conference (DMEXCO) is a digital marketing and tech event in Europe. It brings together industry leaders and marketing, media, and tech experts to discuss the digital economy through classes, presentations, and keynotes.

ANA Masters of Marketing Conference

The ANA’s Masters of Marketing Conference invites marketing experts to refine strategies and explore the future through keynotes, workshops, and discussions. The 2025 conference featured speakers from Adobe, PMG, and the NFL.

AdExchanger's Programmatic I/O

AdExchanger's Programmatic I/O conference focuses on programmatic media and marketing. The event offers content and workshops for marketers, publishers, agencies, and tech providers. Past events have included speakers from LG Ad Solutions, TripleLift, and Cross Screen Media. The New York event included speakers from Keurig Dr. Pepper, The Trade Desk, and Spotify.