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The Top 20 Email Marketing Conferences You Should Know About
A Guide to the Best Events for Learning and Building Connections
Kawusara Salley
June 12, 2025
On the hunt for email marketing conferences to attend this year?
Maybe you want to stay current with industry trends, pick up some fresh ideas and insights, or hear what’s working for other email marketers.
Or maybe you’re looking to connect with people who live and breathe email marketing like you—because let’s face it, your next partnership, mentorship, or job opportunity could come from a single conversation.
Whatever your reason, the right conference can help you get closer to your goals.
In this article, I’ve rounded up some of the best email marketing conferences and webinars worth checking out.
Why Trust Me?
Kawusara has been immersed in the email marketing world for 5 years. She enjoys deeply researching and writing about the topic and sharing her unique insights in plain, simple language.
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The Best Email Marketing Conferences To Attend This Year
Here’s a timeline of email marketing conferences this year, arranged by date.
Some events have wrapped up, but I’ve still mentioned them so you can keep them on your radar for next year.
Let’s get into it.
The 2025 edition of Social Media Marketing World is over, but tickets for the 2026 event are already on sale at discounted rates.
Next year’s conference will cover marketing strategy, organic and paid social, AI in marketing, and include a session on email marketing by Jay Schwedelson, CEO of Outcome Media, titled: “The New Era of Email Marketing: Unveiling Secrets of Top Marketers.”
Other speakers include Michael Stelzner (founder of Social Media Examiner), Pat Flynn (CEO of Smart Passive Income), and Sean Cannell (founder of Think Media and co-author of YouTube Secrets).
Attendees with an all-access pass can join hands-on workshops on smartphone video creation, Google Analytics 4, and sales conversations.
Besides these sessions, the event offers several ways to connect with others, including an exclusive attendee Facebook group, table talks, and a VIP networking party.
Date: April 28-30, 2026
Location: Anaheim Convention Center, California, USA
Cost:
Virtual pass: $997 (now selling at $497)
Marketer pass (aka in-person): $1,497 (now selling at $897)
All-access pass (Virtual + Marketer perks): $1,997 (now selling at $997)
Contact: [email protected]
2. Unspam
Unspam is a three-day email marketing conference organized by Really Good Emails and Beefree.
It covers the latest email marketing trends, with sessions focused on email design, content strategy, and testing techniques.
With a 250-person cap, Unspam offers a more personal, community-driven experience. It starts with a welcome meetup, followed by two days of expert talks, group activities, games, and awards.
While Unspam 2025 has ended, session recordings are available on their YouTube channel. Be on the lookout for talks like:
Ew, Feelings: 7 Emotional Triggers that Drive Users to Take Action — Lianna Patch
The ICE-T Framework: How to Know Which Experiments Matter — Lindsay Tjepkema
Designed vs Text Emails: What Really Works? — Naomi West
That said, keep an eye out for the next Unspam event, which may be around the same time next year.
Date: April 22-23, 2025
Location: The Lord Baltimore Hotel, Baltimore, USA
Cost: Sold out
Contact: [email protected]
If you run a newsletter (or are thinking about starting one), The Newsletter Conference is one to keep an eye on.
It’s a one-day, in-person experience all about newsletters, with sessions on newsletter growth, earnings, and what it takes to build a successful newsletter business.
You’ll hear from newsletter founders, content strategists, editors, and executives from top media brands. Past speakers and attendees have come from places like Morning Brew, Forbes, The Economist, CNN, and The Financial Times.
The event also features a networking breakfast and a closing cocktail reception, giving you time to connect with fellow attendees and speakers in a relaxed setting.
While this year’s edition has already taken place, you can visit their website to stay updated on the next one.
Date: May 2, 2025
Location: The Times Center, New York City, USA
Cost:
General admission: $850
VIP (General admission + VIP welcome dinner on May 1): $1,250
4. Inbox Expo
Inbox Expo is a three-day in-person event that brings together over 300 professionals and experts to share their real-world experiences and lessons on email marketing.
The speaker lineup features top industry voices, including Clea Moore from Yahoo, Ferhat Acar from Turkish Airlines, Brian Minick from ZeroBounce, Carlos Gil from GetResponse, and more.
Tyler Denk (co-founder and CEO here at beehiiv) will also speak on Day 3, presenting “The Unspoken Truth About Email.”
Networking is a big part of the experience—with a cocktail reception on Day 1, a lively night-out party after Day 2, and a casual drinks session with Tyler Denk and fellow attendees to wrap up Day 3.
While Inbox Expo 2025 is sold out, you can join the waitlist or check their website for updates on next year’s event.
Date: May 21-23, 2025
Location: Omni Austin Hotel Downtown, Austin, Texas, USA
Cost: Sold out
Contact: [email protected]
5. The MarTech Summit
The MarTech Summit is a one-day conference all about marketing technology with speakers across diverse industries (technology, tourism, energy, etc.) sharing their insights.
You’ll get a mix of keynotes, panel discussions, and fireside chats, so it’s not just one format all day long.
The speaker lineup includes leaders from big names like L’Oréal and Decathlon, along with members of the MarTech Summit team.
While this isn’t an email-specific event, it gives you a bigger-picture view of the marketing world, and helps you see where email fits into everything else.
All sessions will be recorded and shared with attendees afterward (subject to speaker approval).
Date: May 23, 2025
Location: VP Plaza España Design, Madrid, Spain
Cost:
Summit Pass (for attendees): €295
Vendor Pass (for B2B solution providers): €995
Contact: [email protected]
6. Digital Summit
Digital Summit is a great pick if you want to stay up-to-date with digital marketing trends and connect with top marketing strategists.
It’s a two-day, in-person conference series held in different U.S. cities throughout the year.
The next stop is Digital Summit Denver, where sessions will cover a wide range of topics, including content marketing, SEO, paid advertising, data and analytics, lead generation, AI—and yes, email marketing too. Speakers are coming from companies like Google, Spotify, L’Oréal, Salesforce, and InLinks.
Each day includes dedicated sessions for networking with the speakers and attendees. You’ll also get access to the session recordings afterward, which makes it easy to catch up or rewatch anything you found useful.
Can’t make it to Denver? No worries.
Digital Summit is also hitting a few other cities later this year. Take a look at each location’s agenda and speaker lineup to see which one feels like the right fit:
Minneapolis — August 6–7
Philadelphia — September 30–October 1
Raleigh — November 12–13
Dallas — December 3–4
Date: June 2-3, 2025
Location: Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado, USA
Cost:
Conference pass: $625
Premium pass (Conference + Masterclasses): $825
VIP pass (Premium + VIP lounge and other perks): $1,025
Contact: [email protected]
7. Email Innovations World
Email Innovations World is all about the latest in email marketing—covering trends, performance optimization, new technology, and the role of AI in email marketing.
You might want to check out sessions like:
AI-enhanced email production —Tony Wagner
Create Your Own Persona GPT to Improve Your Campaigns — Jeanne Jennings
Generative AI and Email Personalization — Dmytro Kudrenko
The main event runs over two days, but there are optional hands-on workshops you can attend before and after the event (on June 2 and June 5). These go deeper into things like coding responsive email templates, testing and optimizing performance, and using AI to build smarter campaigns.
There’s no shortage of networking and fun activities either—roundtables, speed networking, lunch and learn, group dinners, elevator pitches, and Family Feud: Email Edition.
Date: June 3-4, 2025
Location: Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Cost:
Workshop-only pass: $565
2-day conference pass: $1,395
All access pass: $2,325
Contact: [email protected]
8. Deliverability Summit
The Deliverability Summit is the only event dedicated entirely to one crucial aspect of email marketing: deliverability.
It’s a three-day, in-person event limited to only 24 attendees and speakers. That means more focused sessions, conversations, and networking time. It kicks off with a welcome boat cruise, followed by two days of deep-dive learning and structured networking.
Morning sessions dive into advanced deliverability strategies, best practices for deliverability, and troubleshooting deliverability issues. There’s also a panel Q&A with all speakers for deeper discussion.
Afternoons are reserved for networking activities like deliverability roundtables, speed networking, a walk along Alicante Harbour, and a guided tour of the Alicante Castle.
Date: June 4-6, 2025
Location: Hospes Amérigo, Alicante, Spain
Cost:
All-access pass: €675.00 + VAT
All-access pass (+ Networking): €795.00 + VAT
Contact: [email protected]
9. Atomicon
Atomicon is a one-day hybrid event (that is, both in-person and virtual options are available) for marketers, freelancers, and small business owners who are looking for new ideas, tips, and connections to grow their business.
The conference is organized into four tracks, so you can choose the sessions that interest you most at any given time.
Topics cover everything from social media growth and high-converting email automations to AI-powered lead generation and setting up processes that make your business run smoothly.
Atomicon also makes networking easy. The day before the main event is Fringe Day, which is packed with extra workshops, meetups, and networking parties to help you make the most of your experience. There's also an after-party following the main event.
Even if you’re joining the conference virtually, Atomicon has some pretty interesting virtual networking sessions for you, so you won’t miss out.
Date: June 10, 2025
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Cost: £650 (currently selling at £449)
Contact: https://atomic.site/contact
10. The Advanced Email Conference
The Advanced Email Conference is the only event in Europe where every speaker comes from the brand side, meaning these speakers run email marketing inside their companies—no agencies, no vendors.
This year, the lineup includes 20+ email leaders from big UK brands like KFC, Hugo Boss, Nissan, JP Morgan, and BBC Studios.
It’s a one-day event packed with insights on crafting customer-focused emails, driving sales through email, integrating email into omnichannel strategies, and leveraging AI and automation.
There’ll also be Q&A panels and networking breaks so you can chat with speakers and other attendees.
Date: June 17, 2025
Location: 1 America Square, London, UK
Cost:
In-house/brand rate: £599 + VAT
Agency/supplier/all other rates: £849 + VAT
Contact: [email protected]
11. Digital Marketing World Forum (DMWF) Global
DMWF Global is a two-day, in-person event that brings together marketers from all corners of the digital world—think content, social media, influencer marketing, automation, and more.
The sessions are split across 10 tracks, with five running side-by-side on Day 1 and the rest on Day 2. Each talk is quick and to the point, lasting either 15 or 30 minutes.
If you’re an email marketer, consider getting a two-day pass to get the most out of both the Customer Experience, Email & Automation track on Day 1 and the AI & Marketing Automation track on Day 2. But if you’re only interested in one of those, you can grab a single-day ticket too.
Speakers come from big-name brands like Google, Microsoft, Unilever, Booking.com, Wise, and Sprout Social. Even if they’re not in your specific sessions, there are plenty of chances to connect during networking breaks and post-session hangouts.
Can’t attend the London event? DMWF has you covered with other locations around the world:
DMWF North America — New York, October 13-14
DMWF Europe — Amsterdam, November 25-26
DMWF Asia — Singapore, March 2026
Date: June 24-25, 2025
Location: Olympia London, London, UK
Cost:
1-day pass: £649
2-day pass: £799
Contact: [email protected]
12. Email Marketing Automation Summit (EMAS)
EMAS is a one-day event designed for both beginners and seasoned marketers looking for fresh ideas and practical strategies to improve their email marketing automation.
In addition to automation, the event covers related topics like lead generation, deliverability, security, and omnichannel marketing.
This year’s speaker lineup includes senior executives from top brands such as KLM, G2, Miro, Semrush, and DoorLoop.
Alongside expert talks, the event features panel discussions and award ceremonies celebrating innovation in the space.
Date: June 26, 2025
Location: Circa Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Cost:
Visitor (Regular): €496.10
Visitor (DDMA Member): €375.10
Contact: https://emas.nu/contact/
13. MailCon
MailCon is a one-day, in-person event for email marketing professionals to explore topics like emerging marketing trends, new technologies, lead generation, and omnichannel marketing.
The event also includes a networking breakfast and lunch, plus an afterparty to help you build deeper connections with event participants.
This year’s MailCon is expected to host around 600 attendees, primarily marketers from sectors such as IT, ecommerce, automotive, healthcare, and finance.
While the agenda and speaker lineup for MailCon 2025 haven’t been announced yet, past speakers have included executives from Deloitte, Namecheap, BetterHelp, MoEngage, and ZeroBounce.
Date: August 3, 2025
Location: Convene, New York City, USA
Cost:
All-access pass (early bird): $459
All-access pass: $659
MailCon Mixer & Afterparty Access Only: $159
Contact: https://mailcon.com/contact-us/
14. Content Entrepreneur Expo (CEX)
CEX is the go-to event for content creators and digital solopreneurs looking to grow and make earnings from their audience.
The main event runs for two days, with an optional workshop the day before. You’ll get expert-led sessions, networking opportunities with other creators, and fun entertainment nights.
Speakers include successful authors, bloggers, newsletter creators, freelancers, and YouTubers who share real-world insights and hard-earned lessons.
Keep an eye out for sessions like:
How I Would Start as a Content Entrepreneur Today — Jay Clouse
A Successful Social Media, Email, and Podcasting Strategy Without Burning Out — Katie Brinkley
Unlocking the Power of Newsletters for Growth & Monetization — EJ White, Growth Manager at beehiiv
You’ll also find sessions on book publishing, AI, social media, digital ads, and the future of content creation.
If you're serious about building a successful content-based business, CEX belongs on your calendar.
Date: August 24-26, 2025
Location: Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Cost:
Conference only: $795
All access (Conference + your choice of 1 pre-event workshop): $1,095
Contact: [email protected]
15. The Canadian Email Summit
The Canadian Email Summit is a dedicated event for email marketers to connect with peers, explore new trends, and learn how to craft more effective email campaigns.
It features industry experts sharing real-world experiences and practical strategies to help you improve deliverability, boost email engagement, and build stronger connections with your audience.
Past speakers and attendees have represented major brands like Yahoo, KPMG, Rakuten, and Walmart.
Like most conferences, there are breaks between sessions to encourage speakers and attendees to connect.
For the latest updates on the next event, visit their website—or better yet, subscribe to their newsletter to get details delivered straight to your inbox.
Date: September 25, 2025
Location: TBA
Cost: TBA
Contact: https://emailsummit.ca/contact-us/
16. Litmus Live
Litmus Live is a multi-day conference dedicated to all things email marketing. While it was previously a hybrid event, the 2024 edition shifted to a free virtual format.
Details for Litmus Live 2025 haven’t been announced yet, but past conferences have covered topics such as building effective email strategies, improving deliverability and conversion rates, exploring the role of AI in email, and discussing the future of email.
Workshops and sessions have featured experts from companies like Constant Contact, ZeroBounce, GetResponse, Zapier, and, of course, the Litmus team.
The 2025 format—whether free and virtual like 2024 or paid and hybrid like 2023—is still to be confirmed, but the event usually takes place around September or October.
To stay in the loop, check the Litmus Live website for the latest updates.
Date: TBA
Location: TBA
Cost: TBA
Contact: [email protected]
17. State Of Search
The State of Search Conference covers a broad range of digital marketing topics, including content marketing, SEO, social media, advertising, email marketing, and the use of AI in marketing workflows.
Whether you’re part of an in-house team, an agency, or a business owner, the sessions will give you practical strategies and the confidence to improve your marketing results.
The event also offers networking opportunities, including dedicated breaks and an after-hours cocktail party.
All sessions will be recorded and made available to attendees on the conference website after the event.
Date: October 27-28, 2025
Location: Grapevine Convention Center, Grapevine, Texas, USA
Cost: $997
18. GURU Conference
The Guru Conference is a free, two-day virtual event focused entirely on email marketing, covering everything from trends and technology to best practices for improving your campaigns.
While the full agenda hasn’t been released yet, free registration is open on their website.
This year’s keynote speakers include Amy Porterfield, Nicole Kidman, and Ann Handley. You’ll also hear from industry voices like Ross Simmonds, Jay Schwedelson (founder of Guru Media Hub), and Tyler Denk, co-founder of beehiiv.
Also, if you’re wondering if this free event will be worth your time, here’s what one Reddit user shared about their experience:
“In the past, I’ve been pretty impressed with the quality of this free conference.”
Date: November 6-7, 2025
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Contact: N/A
19. B2B Forum
As the name implies, the B2B Forum is where B2B marketers come together to learn, connect, and grow.
This two-day, in-person event is hosted by MarketingProfs and features sessions led by experts from companies like WordPress.com, Atlassian, SAP, and the University of Rochester.
This year’s keynote will be delivered by Ann Handley, Chief Content Officer at MarketingProfs. Also, topics will span everything around B2B marketing, including content strategy, email marketing, podcasting, social media, and the role of AI in modern marketing.
If you opt for an all-access pass, you'll also get to attend a pre-conference workshop of your choice.
Date: November 17-19, 2025
Location: Boston, MA
Cost:
Main conference pass: $1,335
All-access pass (Main conference + 1 workshop of your choice): $1,695
Contact: [email protected]
20. Email Insider Summit
The Email Insider Summit is a four-day hybrid conference that kicks off with a welcome party on Day 1, followed by three days of expert-led sessions and networking.
The agenda for this event is still being finalized, but the April 2025 edition featured speakers from Salesforce, Wells Fargo, JCPenney, and Sephora. Topics covered everything from deliverability and implementing dynamic content to large-scale personalization and automation.
Mornings are dedicated to presentations and panel discussions, while afternoons are reserved for a wide range of social and networking activities. Expect everything from poolside hangouts and cocktail parties to pickleball, golf, kayak tours, and river cruises.
Among all the email marketing conferences on this list, this one stands out for its rich and diverse activities….and its hefty price tag reflects that.
Date: Dec 7-10, 2025
Location: Stein Eriksen Lodge, Deer Valley, Utah, USA
Cost:
In-person ticket: $5,495
Virtual ticket: $495
Contact: [email protected]
Tips To Make the Most of Any Email Marketing Event
Attending an in-person or virtual conference is great, but you need to be intentional about getting the value you signed up for.
Here are some tips that let you do just that:
Set Clear Goals Ahead of Time
Never show up at a conference without a goal. Before the event, ask yourself, “What do I want to walk away with?” This could be:
New strategies to apply in your work
Potential business leads
Job opportunities
Mentors
Having a clear goal makes it easier to know what actions to take, like which sessions and workshops to attend, whom to talk to, what to ask, and how to follow up afterward.
Connect With Speakers and Attendees
One of the best parts about attending a conference is the access you get to people in your industry.
Make the most of it by joining Q&As, roundtable discussions, and any networking activities on the agenda. Also, strike up conversations with speakers and fellow attendees.
For speakers, a simple way to break the ice is by complimenting something specific from their talk, like an insight that stood out or the way they presented it. For other attendees, ask what brought them to the event or what session they’re most excited about.
From there, you can briefly introduce yourself, share what you do, and naturally lead into a question or topic you’ve been hoping to discuss.
If the conversation goes well and you’d like to stay in touch, ask for their contact info or connect with them on LinkedIn right away.
Take Notes During Sessions
Be ready to take notes at conferences.
Bring a notepad and pen to in-person events, or keep a document or note-taking app open if you're tuning in online. Jot down key insights, useful resources, and any actionable tips shared during the session.
This helps you absorb and retain the information better and gives you something specific to reference when following up with speakers or other attendees later on.
Stay Proactive After the Event
The event might be over, but your work isn’t.
Reach out to the people you spoke with while the connection is still fresh. A quick message is all it takes—mention your pleasure in meeting them, thank them for the chat, and even better, mention something specific you talked about.
Next, review your notes and turn your key takeaways into a simple action plan. Set clear deadlines, decide what to test, and schedule time to evaluate the results.
If you’re part of a team, share your notes and action plan with them. It’s a great way to keep everyone in the loop, especially if you see some tangible results after implementation.
And if your company paid for your ticket, this shows the value of your attendance and helps justify support for future conferences.
Should You Attend An Email Marketing Conference?
If you’re considering attending an email marketing conference, go for it. You never know what could come out of it or where it could lead. Read through this list again and choose the one that best aligns with your interests and goals.
In the meantime, you can get started with beehiiv’s free virtual webinars.
These webinars are designed for content creators, newsletter owners, and digital solopreneurs who want expert guidance on growing their newsletter subscribers, optimizing newsletter performance, and mapping out sustainable monetization strategies.
Register for a free beehiiv webinar to take your online business to the next level.
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