25+ Global SEO Conferences To Attend in 2024

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Whether you want to improve your knowledge of the SEO basics, build connections within the community, or get actionable advice from industry experts, an SEO conference is the place to do it.

Summer’s almost over, meaning the 2024 events will soon be drawing to a close. I’ve compiled a list of some of the best SEO conferences happening around the world before the end of 2024. See what’s nearby and get your ticket before they sell out.

SEO Events in Asia

📍 World of Search (September 26-29) at The Heritage Hotel, Manila, Philippines – Join SEO professionals at the biggest SEO conference in the Philippines and hear from 20 experts, delivering talks, masterclasses, and workshops to attendees. In-person tickets cost $284 (USD), without any discount.

📍 Ahrefs Evolve (October 24-25) at Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore – The SEO tool, Ahrefs, is launching its first international conference this year. The event will bring together 500 SEO and digital marketing professionals, with an agenda jam-packed full of keynotes, workshops, and networking opportunities. VIP tickets are sold out, but Regular tickets cost $650 (early bird pricing is available until August 1st).

📍 Chiang Mai SEO Conference (November 18-22) in Chiang Mai, Thailand – This five-day SEO conference (also known as CMSEO) gathers over 800 SEO professionals, agencies, and entrepreneurs to network and listen to the latest in SEO news. Tickets have sold out for this conference, but there’s still a chance to buy refunded tickets until August 18th. Locals can also apply for a free community ticket.

📍 SEOCon (December 4-6) at Trans Resort, Bali, Indonesia – Enjoy a cozy and picturesque backdrop as you attend talks, participate in workshops, and mingle with SEO connections. Regular and VIP tickets are currently available for $249 and $399, respectively.

SEO Events in Europe

The list below is organized by country, then date:

📍 SEOktoberfest (September 22-27) in Stanglwirt, Austria – This exclusive SEO conference is invitation-only, bringing together the SEO elite to share their expertise and knowledge. To be considered for 2025, you can apply for a ticket on the website.

📍 SERP Conf. (October 30) at Ariana Event Hall, Vienna, Austria – Hear from global brands, such as Google and Ahrefs, at this top one-day conference. You can expect networking breaks and informative talks, covering SEO, ecommerce, and digital marketing. Early bird tickets start from €449 and VIP tickets cost €999.

📍 SEOkomm (November 22) at Salzburg Congress, Salzburg, Austria – The annual SEO conference brings together SEO professionals, content producers, and marketing experts for a day of exclusive presentations and networking opportunities. The cheapest tickets cost €790.

📍 SEO Vibes (October 23-25) at Amathus Beach Hotel, Limassol, Cyprus – For three days, you can enjoy a unique opportunity to network with SEO, content marketing, and ecommerce professionals. Enjoy learning from expert speakers and kick off the conference with a yacht party – certainly one of the most unique networking spots I’ve seen. Early bird VIP tickets cost €951.

📍 SEO Campixx (September 10-11) at Hotel Müggelperle, Berlin, Germany – This intense SEO conference requires all participants to present a 30-minute session on an SEO topic, offering a unique opportunity to learn directly from peers and network. Tickets cost €499, including one night’s accommodation and meals.

📍 SMX Advanced Europe (September 10-11) at Pullman Berlin Schweizerhof, Berlin, Germany – If you’re an experienced SEO professional or digital marketer, this conference skips over the basics in favor of advanced talks on all things SEO and PPC from industry experts, such as Mike King and Lily Ray. Conference tickets cost €1,695.

📍 Tech SEO Summit (September 17) at Astor Film Lounge, Hamburg, Germany – Described as a “nerd conference”, the Tech SEO Summit focuses on technical SEO and advanced topics. You can expect talks from six expert speakers and a networking dinner to round out the day. Limited tickets cost €895 and include refreshments, lunch, and dinner.

📍 DMEXCO (September 18-19) in Cologne, Germany – This is Europe’s top digital marketing and tech conference, boasting over 800 speakers and 200+ hours of content. Tickets for the conference cost €219, but students and young business talents can get a cheaper deal.

📍 SEO Day (November 7) at RheinEnergieSTADION, Cologne, Germany – SEO Day is one of the largest SEO conferences in Germany, providing a day of back-to-back talks from SEO industry experts. Early bird pricing for tickets costs €249.

📍 ADworld (October 17-18) at Zanhotel Europa, Bologna, Italy – This PPC-focused conference is the largest of its kind, and one of the biggest events in Europe for this topic. The agenda is full of seminars, workshops, and top speakers. In-person tickets currently range between €469 and €719 depending on the number of days you want to attend.

📍 Marketing Business Summit (November 15-16) at Hotel Ramada, Milan, Italy – This hands-on and intense SEO conference will focus on practical and advanced SEO tips, offering actionable advice through talks from leading experts, such as Lily Ray and Marco Giordano (Giordano is the driving force behind one of the best SEO newsletters available). Limited tickets are available at a discounted rate of €119, but the standard ticket price is €669.

📍 Spotlight by Semrush (October 30) at Passenger Terminal Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands – Hosted by Semrush, the conference features “expert-led keynotes, interactive roundtables, and networking opportunities” with over 60 speakers lined up on trending topics, such as AI and the future of search. Conference passes range from €590 to €990, without the early bird rate.

📍 E-SHOW Madrid (October 16-17) at IFEMA, Madrid, Spain – Learn more about trending SEO topics, feel inspired by success stories, and network with thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors. The conference is free to attend through open registration.

📍 International Search Summit (November 14) at World Trade Center, Barcelona, Spain – No, this isn’t the same ISS as the International Space Station. The ISS conference is the only conference in the world solely dedicated to international search marketing, providing focused talks, insights and tips, and Q&As. Super early bird tickets cost €145.

SEO Events in North America

📍 SEO IRL (October 4) at Wychwood Barns, Toronto, Canada – Join SEO professionals in Toronto for a day full of expert talks, discussions, and networking time. The agenda is still TBC so keep an eye on the site for more info. General admission tickets cost $106.77 (CAD).

📍 Barbados SEO (November 6-7) at O2 Beach Club Hotel & Spa, Barbados – Bored of visiting conference center after conference center? Save your spot at Barbados SEO for a change of scenery! The two-day event will feature 20 speakers, such as Aleyda Solis and Zachary Chahalis, delivering insights and useful takeaways on SEO and digital marketing topics. There’s a range of ticket packages but a regular ticket costs $250, and locals can get a discounted ticket for $150.

SEO Events in South America

📍 RD Summit (6-8 November) at Expo Center North, Sao Paulo, Brazil – Labelled as the largest marketing, sales, and ecommerce event in Latin America, attendees can enjoy an event jam-packed with speakers, exhibitors, and informative content. Tickets range from R$949 to R$3,399.

SEO Events in the UK

📍 eCommerce Expo (September 18-19) at ExCeL London, London – This is the largest ecommerce conference in the UK, welcoming over 12,000 visitors across the two-day event. While the focus is on ecommerce, you can expect a range of talks on SEO and its impact on businesses. The conference is free to attend.

📍 Festival of Marketing (October 3) at The Brewery, London – Learn from marketers across the industry during this sell-out event, featuring 50+ content sessions, 9 interactive sessions, and more. The conference boasts an impressive number of speakers, including Dragon’s Den star Deborah Meaden. Standard passes cost £875 and VIP passes cost £999.

📍 brightonSEO (October 3-4) at The Brighton Centre, Brighton – The world’s biggest search conference returns in October, featuring “training workshops, sessions on niche topics, social networking events, talks from experts” and much, much more. Free single-day tickets are available via a ballot system but paid tickets for in-person attendance cost between £200 and £670. Early bird pricing will increase from August 2nd.

📍 DTC Live: London (October 17) at The WestWorks, London – Inviting brands, providers, and businesses together, this conference aims to inspire ecommerce growth with its workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities. In-person early bird tickets range from £97 to £297, but pricing will increase in late August.

📍 Search Marketing Expo (October 24-25) at Victoria Park Plaza, London – Expect advanced sessions, roundtable discussions, Q&As, and expert speakers with this SEO-focused conference. Early bird pricing starts from £1,095 or you can get a workshop-only ticket for £595. Prices will increase at the end of September.

SEO Events in the US

To see what’s going on across the United States in 2024, check out my list of the best SEO conferences in the US. I’ve separated these by state so you can easily see if there’s anything local to you.

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