{"id":10428,"date":"2024-07-02T14:46:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T14:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/"},"modified":"2024-07-02T14:46:00","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T14:46:00","slug":"the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"The 7 Best SEO Conferences to Attend in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Attending SEO conferences is one of the most impactful ways to elevate your SEO.<\/p>\n<p>You get to:<\/p>\n<p>Rub shoulders with marketing rockstars<br \/>\nSoak in the latest <a title=\"SEO Trends and How to Adapt\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/seo-this-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEO trends<\/a><br \/>\nLeave with ideas (or validation) that could change your career trajectory<\/p>\n<p>And with Google shaking things up left and right, these gatherings are your ticket to staying ahead of the curve.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve handpicked seven can\u2019t-miss SEO conferences offering unique opportunities for learning and growth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>TL;DR:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<p>Conference Name<br \/>\nDates<br \/>\nLocation<br \/>\nHighlight<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/blog#wtsfest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WTSFest<\/a><br \/>\nSeptember 19, 2024<br \/>\nPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania<br \/>\nFocused on women professionals<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/blog#brightonseo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brighton SEO<\/a><br \/>\nOctober 3-4, 2024<br \/>\nBrighton, UK<br \/>\nUnique networking activities like roundtables and beach cleaning<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/blog#state-of-search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">State of Search<\/a><br \/>\nOctober 28-29, 2024<br \/>\nGrapevine, Texas<br \/>\nIncludes topics for omnichannel strategy<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/blog#news-editorial-seo-summit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NESS (News &amp; Editorial SEO Summit)<\/a><br \/>\nOctober 29-30, 2024<br \/>\nOnline<br \/>\nOnline networking opportunity<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/blog#spotlight-semrush\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotlight by Semrush<\/a><br \/>\nOctober 30, 2024<br \/>\nAmsterdam, Netherlands<br \/>\nAdd-on: Workshop and certification<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/blog#international-search-summit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Search Summit<\/a><br \/>\nNovember 14, 2024<br \/>\nBarcelona, Spain<br \/>\nAdd-on: One-day training course<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/blog#chiang-mai-seo-conference\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chiang Mai SEO Conference<\/a><br \/>\nNovember 18-22, 2024<br \/>\nChiang Mai, Thailand<br \/>\nMeetups hosted at hotspots around Chiang Mai<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#1_WTSFest\" >1. WTSFest<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Speakers\" >Speakers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Topics\" >Topics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Networking\" >Networking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Price\" >Price<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#2_BrightonSEO\" >2. BrightonSEO<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Speakers-2\" >Speakers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Topics-2\" >Topics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Networking-2\" >Networking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Educational_Sessions\" >Educational Sessions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Price-2\" >Price<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#3_State_of_Search\" >3. State of Search<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Speakers-3\" >Speakers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Topics-3\" >Topics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Networking-3\" >Networking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Price-3\" >Price<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#4_NESS_News_Editorial_SEO_Summit\" >4. NESS (News &amp; Editorial SEO Summit)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Speakers-4\" >Speakers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Topics-4\" >Topics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Networking-4\" >Networking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Price-4\" >Price<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#5_Spotlight_by_Semrush\" >5. Spotlight by Semrush<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Speakers-5\" >Speakers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Topics-5\" >Topics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Session_Types\" >Session Types<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Networking-5\" >Networking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Educational_Sessions_and_Certifications\" >Educational Sessions and Certifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Price-5\" >Price<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#6_International_Search_Summit\" >6. International Search Summit<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Speakers-6\" >Speakers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Topics-6\" >Topics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Networking-6\" >Networking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Educational_Sessions-2\" >Educational Sessions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Price-6\" >Price<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#7_Chiang_Mai_SEO_Conference\" >7. Chiang Mai SEO Conference<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Speakers-7\" >Speakers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Topics-7\" >Topics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Networking-7\" >Networking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#Price-7\" >Price<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/02\/the-7-best-seo-conferences-to-attend-in-2024\/#The_Next_Step_in_Your_SEO_Career\" >The Next Step in Your SEO Career<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_WTSFest\"><\/span>1. WTSFest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> September 19, 2024<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Philadelphia, Pennsylvania<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> $399 (in-person attendance), $99 (recording only)<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-embed-youtube embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9 w-75-md-up\"><\/div>\n<p><a title=\"WTSFest USA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.womenintechseo.com\/conference\/usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Women in Tech SEO Festival<\/a> (WTSFest) is a full-day conference. It features 10 expert speakers who will share their knowledge and insights on topics designed to help you analyze, advance, innovate, and empower your <a title=\"How to Create an Effective SEO Strategy\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/seo-strategy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEO strategies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speakers\"><\/span>Speakers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>WTSFest features a lineup of 10 expert speakers, including:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bianca Anderson:<\/strong> Manager of Organic Growth at hims &amp; hers<br \/>\n<strong>Jamie D\u2019Alessandro:<\/strong> Sr. SEO Specialist at Amsive<br \/>\n<strong>Purna Virji:<\/strong> Principal Consultant of Content Solutions at LinkedIn<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Topics\"><\/span>Topics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a title=\"Google E-E-A-T: How to Create People-First Content (+ Free Audit)\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/google-e-e-a-t\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">E-E-A-T<\/a><br \/>\n<a title=\"Ecommerce SEO: The Definitive Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/ecommerce-seo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ecommerce SEO<\/a><br \/>\nCreating digital customer journeys that drive sales<br \/>\nAI and its impact on what customers are looking for<br \/>\nContent inclusivity<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Networking\"><\/span>Networking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are three 30-45 minute coffee and lunch breaks throughout the day, where you can network with people in the industry.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the main event, there\u2019s an after-party to connect with your peers more.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price\"><\/span>Price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>WTSFest offers two pricing options:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard ticket:<\/strong> Costs $399, which includes access to a full-day conference<br \/>\n<strong>Recording only:<\/strong> For $99, you\u2019ll get the recording of the conference in October<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_BrightonSEO\"><\/span>2. BrightonSEO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> October 3-4, 2024<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Brighton, UK<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Early bird rate from \u00a3200; free ticket also available<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-embed-youtube embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9 w-75-md-up\"><\/div>\n<p><a title=\"BrightonSEO\" href=\"https:\/\/brightonseo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BrightonSEO<\/a> is a search marketing conference that brings together industry experts to share their knowledge and insights through focused 20-minute talks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speakers-2\"><\/span>Speakers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some of the notable speakers you\u2019ll see at BrightonSEO include:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Abi Bennetts:<\/strong> Digital PR Director at Propellernet<br \/>\n<strong>Adam Collins:<\/strong> Agency Owner at Ignite SEO<br \/>\n<strong>Eoin Cahill:<\/strong> Senior Industry Manager at Google<br \/>\n<strong>Li Peng:<\/strong> Head of SEM at Wise<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Topics-2\"><\/span>Topics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Turning data into a feel-good copy that converts<br \/>\nHow to turn ad spend into long-term customer bonds<br \/>\nContent strategy for large websites<br \/>\nConversion optimization strategies<br \/>\nForecasting SEO results in GA4<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Networking-2\"><\/span>Networking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>BrightonSEO offers multiple networking events and activities:<\/p>\n<p>Roundtable discussions<br \/>\nThursday party<br \/>\nPre-conference beach clean<br \/>\nSEO Mastermind borrel<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Educational_Sessions\"><\/span>Educational Sessions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>BrightonSEO offers in-depth training day on 2nd of October. It\u2019s a practical, hands-on analytics, PPC, and SEO training course and workshop that helps you upskill in a specific area of search marketing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price-2\"><\/span>Price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>BrightonSEO offers five ticket tiers:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ballot:<\/strong> Free one-day ticket that includes access to parties and networking events. Plus video recordings 3-7 months after the event. You need to join the waitlist as the free tickets aren\u2019t guaranteed.<br \/>\n<strong>Fringe:<\/strong> For \u00a3200 (early bird rate until August 2nd), you can buy a one-day pass that includes the same as the Ballot tier<br \/>\n<strong>Friend:<\/strong> \u00a3300 (early bird rate), includes two days at BrightonSEO, parties and networking events, and video recordings soon after the event<br \/>\n<strong>Training:<\/strong> \u00a3670 (early bird rate), includes everything in the Friend tier, plus training day before the conference and lunch on the training day<br \/>\n<strong>Video bundle:<\/strong> \u00a3125 (early bird rate), includes only video recordings soon after the event<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_State_of_Search\"><\/span>3. State of Search<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> October 28-29, 2024<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Grapevine, Texas<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Early bird rate from $597<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-embed-youtube embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9 w-75-md-up\"><\/div>\n<p><a title=\"State Of Search - State Of Search - Digital Marketing Community\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stateofsearch.org\/conference-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">State of Search<\/a> is a two-day digital marketing conference offering actionable intelligence and insights from experienced practitioners and experts in the field.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speakers-3\"><\/span>Speakers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some of the speakers you\u2019ll see at the State of Search are:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kyle Roof:<\/strong> Lead SEO at High Voltage<br \/>\n<strong>Martha van Berkel:<\/strong> CEO and Co-founder at Schema App by Hunch Manifest<br \/>\n<strong>Julie Jones:<\/strong> Product Manager, Marketing Analytics at Baylor Scott &amp; White Health<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Topics-3\"><\/span>Topics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>SEO strategies and tactics<br \/>\n<a title=\"Local SEO: The Definitive Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/local-seo-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Local SEO<\/a><br \/>\nPPC (pay-per-click advertising)<br \/>\nSocial media marketing<br \/>\nAlgorithm updates<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Networking-3\"><\/span>Networking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Interact with other attendees throughout the two-day conference. Likely during coffee and lunch breaks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price-3\"><\/span>Price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>State of Search ticket price ranges from $597 to $997 depending on the purchase date.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_NESS_News_Editorial_SEO_Summit\"><\/span>4. NESS (News &amp; Editorial SEO Summit)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> October 29-30, 2024<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Online<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> $225 or $180 (for groups of 10+ people)<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><a title=\"News &amp; Editorial SEO Summit - NESS\" href=\"https:\/\/newsseo.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NESS<\/a> (News &amp; Editorial SEO Summit) is an online event focused exclusively on SEO strategies for news publishers. It\u2019s designed for journalists, editors, audience growth strategists, SEO professionals, and web developers seeking to maximize their organic search traffic.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speakers-4\"><\/span>Speakers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Speakers lineup include:<\/p>\n<p><strong>John Shehata:<\/strong> CEO and Founder at NewzDash<br \/>\n<strong>Barry Adams:<\/strong> Specialized SEO Consultant at Polemic Digital<br \/>\n<strong>Rand Fishkin:<\/strong> Cofounder of Sparktoro<br \/>\n<strong>Martin Splitt:<\/strong> Search Relations Engineer at Google<br \/>\n<strong>Ed Hyatt:<\/strong> Director of Newsroom SEO at The Wall Street Journal<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Topics-4\"><\/span>Topics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Technical news SEO<br \/>\nGoogle helpful content updates<br \/>\nGoogle algorithm updates<br \/>\nLocal news SEO<br \/>\nTopics, entities, and knowledge graphs<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Networking-4\"><\/span>Networking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While it\u2019s an online event, NESS has still allocated time for networking throughout the two-day event. You can connect with others during coffee and lunch breaks, similar to how it would\u2019ve been done at an in-person event.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price-4\"><\/span>Price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>A standard ticket to NESS costs $225 and includes live access to all sessions, video recordings, and presentations.<\/p>\n<p>For teams of 10 or more attendees, the price is $180 per ticket.<\/p>\n<p>You can also purchase video recordings of last year\u2019s event for $199.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Spotlight_by_Semrush\"><\/span>5. Spotlight by Semrush<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> October 30, 2024<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Amsterdam, Netherlands<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Early bird rate from \u20ac390<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p><a title=\"Spotlight - Semrush Marketing Conference\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spotlightconf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotlight by Semrush<\/a> is a full-day conference focused on learning, inspiration, and networking. Spotlight offers exclusive certification workshops led by industry experts, where you can deepen your expertise and gain a recognized certificate.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speakers-5\"><\/span>Speakers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some of the notable speakers you\u2019ll see on Spotlight are:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Andrew Warden:<\/strong> Chief Marketing Officer at Semrush<br \/>\n<strong>Sophie Miller:<\/strong> Founder and Director at Pretty Little Marketer<br \/>\n<strong>Crystal Carter:<\/strong> Head of SEO Communications at Wix<br \/>\n<strong>Jasmin Alic:<\/strong> Fortune 500 Copywriter and LinkedIn Coach<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Topics-5\"><\/span>Topics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>AI and the future of marketing<br \/>\nHow to stand out in a crowded market<br \/>\nSEO in 2025<br \/>\nWhat to do after you\u2019ve built a community<br \/>\nHow to win when everyone is using AI<br \/>\nWhat stops the scroll<br \/>\nHow to win over Gen Z customers<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Session_Types\"><\/span>Session Types<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Keynotes<br \/>\nPanel discussions<br \/>\nMastermind sessions<br \/>\nCertification workshops<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Networking-5\"><\/span>Networking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pre-event party on October 29<br \/>\nCoffee and lunch breaks during the day<br \/>\nPost-event cocktail reception<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Educational_Sessions_and_Certifications\"><\/span>Educational Sessions and Certifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>You can attend an expert-led strategy workshop the day before the Spotlight conference. Upon completion, you\u2019ll receive an Advanced Semrush Certification.<\/p>\n<p>Certification workshops are scheduled on October 29th from 9 AM to 5 PM.<\/p>\n<p>There are three sessions to choose from:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Level up Your SEO with Advanced Tactics:<\/strong> Led by Fabrizio Ballarini, Organic Growth at Wise<br \/>\n<strong>Turn Your Social Media Into a Lead Machine: Led by Sophie Miller:<\/strong> Founder and Director, Pretty Little Marketer<br \/>\n<strong>Master Content-Led Growth:<\/strong> Led by Kyle Byers, Director of Growth at Semrush<\/p>\n<p>These workshops are included in the VIP Pass (more on passes below).<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-quote alert blue-box font-georgia type-normal transparent-img-bg\">\n<div class=\"media\">\n<div class=\"media-body\">\n<p><strong>Further reading:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/seo-certification-guide\" title=\"The 7 Best SEO Courses &amp; Certifications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The 7 Best SEO Courses &amp; Certifications<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"media\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price-5\"><\/span>Price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>There are two ticketing options for Spotlight: Conference Pass and VIP Pass.<\/p>\n<p>Conference Pass costs \u20ac390 early bird (available until August 1) and \u20ac490 regular price.<\/p>\n<p>VIP Pass costs \u20ac990. It includes the conference pass, plus educational workshops and certification, a VIP welcome party, and a 60-minute site clinic (on-site or within a month after the conference).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_International_Search_Summit\"><\/span>6. International Search Summit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> November 14, 2024<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Barcelona, Spain<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Early bird rate from \u20ac145<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-embed-youtube embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9 w-75-md-up\"><\/div>\n<p>The <a title=\"International Search Summit Barcelona\" href=\"https:\/\/webcertain.com\/international-search-summit\/barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International Search Summit<\/a> (ISS) is an event dedicated to international search marketing topics.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a full-day event with three tracks packed with talks providing tips, tactics, and insights on how to improve your online visibility in international markets. And how to effectively engage your target audience across the world.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speakers-6\"><\/span>Speakers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The ISS doesn\u2019t have a list of speakers for 2024 yet. But here are a few notable speakers who were at the 2023 summit:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Olga Andrienko:<\/strong> Vice President of Brand Marketing at Semrush<br \/>\n<strong>Crystal Carter:<\/strong> Head of SEO Communications at Wix<br \/>\n<strong>Kayleigh Dibble:<\/strong> Performance Marketing Specialist at Hotjar<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Topics-6\"><\/span>Topics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The ISS doesn\u2019t have a list of topics for 2024 yet, but here are the tracks from the 2023 (which are likely to be similar):<\/p>\n<p><strong><a title=\"International SEO: Strategies to Dominate Global Search Rankings\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/international-seo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">International SEO<\/a>:<\/strong> Covered topics like how to manage SEO on international platforms without local language knowledge and common mistakes in international SEO and how to avoid them<br \/>\n<strong>International Content:<\/strong> Covered topics like how to create content in the AI era, how to leverage E-E-A-T, and how search intent varies by market<br \/>\n<strong>Audience and Paid:<\/strong> Covered topics like cultural mistakes to avoid when entering a new international market and how to develop an integrated global media strategy<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Networking-6\"><\/span>Networking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Pre-conference drinks reception on November 13th<br \/>\nCoffee and lunch breaks during the day<br \/>\nPost-event drinks reception<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Educational_Sessions-2\"><\/span>Educational Sessions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The ISS offers a one-day training course the day before the summit to enhance your international SEO skills. This workshop is led by three international SEO experts from Webcertain.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price-6\"><\/span>Price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>International Search Summit offers two ticketing options:<\/p>\n<p>An early bird ticket to the ISS costs \u20ac145 (until July 12th) and includes access to pre-party, conference, and post-event networking drinks.<\/p>\n<p>ISS ticket + International SEO Workshop costs \u20ac750.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Chiang_Mai_SEO_Conference\"><\/span>7. Chiang Mai SEO Conference<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> November 18-22, 2024<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Chiang Mai, Thailand<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> Starts at $597<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-embed-youtube embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9 w-75-md-up\"><\/div>\n<p><a title=\"Chiang Mai SEO Conference\" href=\"https:\/\/chiangmaiseoconference.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chiang Mai SEO Conference<\/a> is an annual gathering of 800 SEO professionals, entrepreneurs, agency owners, and affiliates dominating the search rankings in different niches.<\/p>\n<p>This five-day event features presentations, workshops, and networking events focused on sharing innovative SEO strategies and tactics.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speakers-7\"><\/span>Speakers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The lineup of speakers at the Chiang Mai SEO Conference includes:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nick Eubanks:<\/strong> Vice President of Owned Media at Semrush<br \/>\n<strong>Koray Tugberk:<\/strong> CEO and Founder of Holistic SEO<br \/>\n<strong>Julia McCoy:<\/strong> President at Content at Scale<br \/>\n<strong>Tim Soulo:<\/strong> Chief Marketing Officer at Ahrefs<\/p>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Topics-7\"><\/span>Topics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While the detailed agenda is still unknown, the conference mentions delving into both black and <a title=\"White Hat SEO: The Definitive Guide\" href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/white-hat-seo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">white-hat SEO<\/a> strategies.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Networking-7\"><\/span>Networking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Connect with fellow attendees and speakers during coffee and lunch breaks.<\/p>\n<p>Plus at various meetups hosted at popular spots around Chiang Mai throughout the week.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price-7\"><\/span>Price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"backlinko-img-placeholder\"><\/div>\n<p>Chiang Mai SEO Conference offers three pricing tiers:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Standard:<\/strong> $597. Includes conference seating, buffet lunch, access to closing and opening night parties, and workshops and networking events<br \/>\n<strong>Deluxe:<\/strong> $897. In addition to standard ticket offerings, you\u2019ll get upfront classroom seating and a goodie bag with a t-shirt and sponsorship swag<br \/>\n<strong>VIP:<\/strong> $2,199. Includes the Deluxe ticket offerings, plus you\u2019ll be seated in the front row of the classroom seating and invited to a private speaker dinner<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Next_Step_in_Your_SEO_Career\"><\/span>The Next Step in Your SEO Career<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Attending SEO conferences is an incredible way to learn and network.<\/p>\n<p>But the journey doesn\u2019t stop there.<\/p>\n<p>To continue growing your knowledge, connections, and accountability, consider joining online communities. For example, a premium community like <a title=\"Traffic Think Tank\" href=\"https:\/\/trafficthinktank.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Traffic Think Tank<\/a> offers a wealth of resources like Slack channels, live sessions, and an academy for $119 per month.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for free options, explore SEO-focused Facebook or Slack groups (like <a title=\"Online Geniuses\" href=\"https:\/\/onlinegeniuses.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Online Geniuses<\/a>) where you can interact with peers, ask questions, and regularly share insights.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/seo-conferences\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The 7 Best SEO Conferences to Attend in 2024<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Backlinko<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Attending SEO conferences is one of the most impactful ways to elevate your SEO. 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