Upcoming Advertising, Marketing, Media, and World Events

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Advertising & Marketing Associations Plan for Key Gatherings

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IAB's Annual Leadership Meeting?kicks off the year in Palm Springs, California, from January 26-28.

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The?4A's Decisions 2025?takes place in two locations this year-- Atlanta on February 12 and Minneapolis on March 26. Both sessions explore the theme, "Data Informs, Creativity Delivers," and are free to members.

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ANA is adding several conferences to its growing industry event roster in early 2025:

• ANA Creator Marketing Conference in Santa Monica, California (Jan 29-30)
• ANA/AEF's Future of Marketing Leadership in partnership with Columbia University at the New York City campus on February 12-13
• ANA Nonprofit Conference in Oxon Hill, Maryland on February 25-27
• 2025 ANA AI & Technology for Marketers on March 26-28 in Austin, Texas

WFA Global Marketer Week 2025 will be held from March 18 to 21 in Brussels in partnership with UBA, the Belgian national advertiser association.

I-COM, the Global Forum for Smart Data Marketing, has announced its Annual Summit, which will be held in?Menorca, Spain, from May 6 to 8 and will focus on "Foundations for the Future."

Trade Shows, Sports, Fashion, and Ad Festivals across Continents

Also, this quarter,?Super Bowl LIX?charges into Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 9. ?

Fashion Weeks?sashay from?Berlin to Paris, New York to London?to?Milan?from late January through early March.?

MWC?(formerly Mobile World Congress) returns to?Barcelona?in early March as the world’s largest connectivity event.

SXSW?is home in?Austin, Texas, from March 7 to 15.

ITB Berlin, the world's leading travel trade show, is at Germany's Messa Berlin from March 4-6.?

Creative Festivals?Dubai Lynx?and?AdFest Thailand occur in early spring.?

Advertising Week Europe (AWEurope) meets again in London from April 1-3 at 180 Studios- 180 The Strand.?

TED?returns to?Vancouver, Canada?in April with the provocative theme, Humanity Reimagined.

Other Marketing Conferences Around the World

From Vilnius to Vegas, from Brno to Bologna, from Sydney to Singapore, and from Brighton to Brazil, marketing topics abound! Gain expertise on Crisis Communications, eCommerice, Digital Marketing, Social Media, SEO, AI, etc..

Crisis Communications Summit?focuses on managing reputational risk and effective crisis response. It’s essential for PR, Marketing and Media professionals aiming to master strategies for high-stakes situations. Feb 12 | London, UK

B2B Marketing Exchange explores B2B marketing strategies, focusing on content, demand generation, and account-based marketing. It’s ideal for professionals looking to boost engagement and ROI. Feb 24-26 | Scottdale, Arizona

eTail is the top event for eCommerce and digital marketing professionals, offering insights into the latest trends and strategies. It’s ideal for those looking to boost online retail success through innovation. Feb 24-27 | Palm Springs, California

Marketing 2.0 Conference brings marketers together to explore trends in digital marketing, branding, and customer engagement. It’s ideal for professionals looking to elevate their marketing game. Mar 4-6 | Las Vegas, Nevada

SMX focuses on search marketing, and provides in-depth sessions on SEO, PPC, and digital strategy. It’s key for marketers looking to better optimize online visibility. Mar 18-20 | Munich, Germany

Digital Marketing Europe is a premier event for digital marketers, covering the latest in SEO, social media, and data-driven strategies. It’s designed for professionals looking to enhance online engagement. Mar 19-20 | Vilnius, Lithuania

brightonSEO is a top search marketing conference held in the UK and US, bringing together world-class speakers and enthusiasts. It offers deep-dive training and sessions, ideal for search marketers looking to enhance their skills. Apr 10-11 | Brighton, UK

Web Summit Rio?is Latin America’s premier tech conference, bringing together global innovators, startups, and thought leaders. It offers keynotes, networking, and insights on the latest tech trends. Apr 27-30 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Marketing Festival is a premier event for digital marketers, offering in-depth talks, cutting-edge insights, and actionable strategies. Connect with leading experts to elevate your marketing game. Apr 28-30 | Brno, Czech Republic

OMR Festival?is a top digital marketing event, covering trends, eCommerce, and influencer marketing. It’s ideal for marketers pursuing digital innovation. And this year features NYU's Scott Galloway, among other industry luminaries. May 6-7 | Hamburg, Germany

eTail Asia?covers the latest in eCommerce, retail strategies, and digital marketing, bringing together industry leaders. It’s perfect for professionals navigating Asia’s retail market. May 14-15 | Singapore

SocialDay (which lasts 3 days)?is a key event for social media marketers, covering engagement strategies, content creation, and platform trends. It’s perfect for those elevating brand visibility. May 20-22 | London, UK

Mumbrella 360 explores media, marketing, and digital innovation, featuring talks from industry leaders. It’s essential for professionals shaping the media landscape.May 27-29 | Sydney, Australia

Gartner Marketing Symposium/Xpo offers insights into digital marketing, analytics, and customer engagement, ideal for marketers aiming to stay ahead. It’s a key gathering for industry leaders. Jun 2-4 | Denver, Colorado

We Make Future (WMF) is an innovation-focused Trade Fair and Festival exploring digital trends, startups, and future technologies across industries. It’s a vibrant space for B2B meetings and discovering emerging digital advancements. Jun 4-6 | Bologna, Italy

DMWF (Digial Marketing World Forum) Global is a leading digital marketing conference, featuring insights on content marketing, social media, and digital strategy. It’s perfect for marketers aiming to excel in the digital space. Jun 24-25 | London, UK