AI isn’t just changing how marketing gets done — it’s changing how we think, plan, and work.
Throughout 2025, I incorporated AI in every keynote and workshop I delivered — it has simply become part of how we think about and execute modern marketing.
When I spoke about building actionable marketing plans, I showed how AI-powered chatbots could strengthen strategy development rather than just speed up tasks. In my GEO and AEO experiments, I used AI to analyze and assess my own website performance and walked audiences through the exact process. And during sales enablement sessions, I worked directly with sales teams to apply AI in improving prospecting and outreach, not in theory, but in practice.
AI is no longer a trend. It’s becoming both the front-end and back-end of modern sales and marketing. As generative, agentic, and physical AI continue to evolve, we’re not just adapting — we’re rethinking our roles, reworking workflows, and re-evaluating how the customer journey is designed and supported. With the rise of AI chatbots, the first introduction to your product may come from an AI assistant before your audience ever visits your website. That means we must rethink how we create content and optimize our digital presence so our brand shows up in AI-driven conversations.
By 2026, the real challenge won’t be access to AI tools. It will be knowing how to apply AI strategically, responsibly, and at scale. Conferences are one way to stay grounded in real-world use cases, exchange ideas with peers, and learn from those actively shaping this space.
If you’re more interested in where marketing is heading and what tools to use, check out these 2026 AI marketing conferences.
CES 2026
January 6-9, 2026 | Las Vegas | Website
CES 2026 is the world’s powerful technology event, where you can experience the innovations that are transforming our lives. This conference is an opportunity to see how leading global brands conduct business, connect with new partners, and watch as the industry’s brightest minds take the stage to unveil their latest releases and groundbreaking advancements. If you want to experience immersive activations and demos that showcase the latest solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges this is the must-attend event.
AAAI-26
January 20–27 2026 | Singapore | Website
The AAAI conference, one of the longest-running AI events globally, draws leading experts from both research and academic fields. In 2026, participants can anticipate important conversations surrounding responsible generative AI, autonomous systems, and frameworks for AI safety.
AI: Smart Business and Entrepreneurship Summit
February 27, 2026 | Online | Website
The AI: Smart Business and Entrepreneurship Summit, is an exciting virtual event that’s set to transform the way you think about business! Designed specifically for entrepreneurs, business owners, and pioneers, this summit will equip you with cutting-edge insights and tools to excel in an AI-driven landscape. Discover how artificial intelligence is reshaping the business world, empowering companies of all sizes to innovate, compete, and adapt like never before.
NVIDIA GTC AI Conference
March 16–19 2026 | San Jose | Website
NVIDIA GTC is the premier global AI conference, where developers, researchers, and business leaders come together to explore the next wave of AI innovation. From physical AI and AI factories to agentic AI and inference, GTC 2026 will showcase the breakthroughs shaping every industry. If you decide to attend the event, you can expect inspiring sessions, hands-on training, and opportunities to connect with experts and peers.
Spryng by Wynter
March 24-25 2026 | Austin, Texas | Website
Spryng is a B2B SaaS marketing event hosted by Wynter. It brings together senior B2B SaaS marketers to build connections and facilitate peer-to-peer learning. Participants are matched with peers who have similar roles, company sizes, interests, and challenges. Discover how others have tackled the issues you’re facing.
MarTech Conference
March TBD & November TBD, 2026 | Online (Free) | Website
The MarTech Conference is a free online event that you can attend live or watch on-demand. New technologies are disrupting and transforming traditional marketing. This conference provides an opportunity to explore essential shifts in consumer behavior and the marketing technologies that can help you achieve your organizational goals.
Forrester B2B Summit North America
April 26–29, 2026 | Phoenix, Arizona | Website
At Forrester B2B Summit North America, strategy and execution come together to deliver an actionable plan in just a few days. Marketing, sales, and product leaders gain the clarity and direction needed to overcome challenges like MQL chasing, post-sale momentum loss, and team silos. Leave ready to transform new ideas into initiatives, achieve measurable ROI, and outpace competitors.
HumanX
April 6-9, 2026 | San Francisco | Website
HumanX is a must-attend, high-impact conference that brings together 6,500 leaders, builders, and investors who are driving real transformation. This event is more than just panels and hype; every session, meeting, and moment is crafted to help you learn, connect, and take action—moving from inspiration to execution in just four days.
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Adobe Summit
April 19-22, 2026 | Las Vegas | Website
When you attend Adobe Summit, you will walk away with platform-agnostic insights across marketing, advertising, IT, and client services, and you will dive deep into marketing automation, innovation, and digital transformation. The marketing conference includes over 100+ sessions, a dozen content tracks and you will experience the power of marketing, creativity, and AI — all in one place.
Think 2026
May 4-7, 2026 | Boston | Website
At IBM Think 2026, you’ll have the unique opportunity to engage with leading executives and innovators who are transforming the business landscape through the power of artificial intelligence. This event will provide you with exclusive insights and practical strategies tailored to effectively implement AI solutions that meet your organization’s specific needs. Learn how to harness AI-ready data to drive meaningful outcomes, while streamlining IT operations to minimize complexity and reduce costs through efficient automation.
SaaStr AI Annual
May 12-14, 2026 | San Francisco, Bay Area | Website
SaaStr AI Annual is the world’s largest gathering for SaaS, bringing together over 13,000 cloud and SaaS founders, VCs, and executives. If you’re interested in exploring the intersection of AI and B2B, join the 11th SaaStr Annual, where you’ll connect with 10,000 cloud, SaaS, and AI founders, VCs, and executives. Experience three full days filled with valuable content, hundreds of workshops, and thousands of networking sessions—all designed to help you scale your business faster, with less stress and greater success.
SEO Vibes Summit 2026
May 20–22, 2026 | Zakopane | Poland
The SEO Vibes Summit 2026 is a premier international gathering focused on the evolution of search and the synergy between SEO, AI, and business growth. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Tatra Mountains, this event connects global minds with local energy, offering world-class lectures from industry leaders, workshops and high-level networking. Join top-tier experts in Zakopane to exchange insights and experience the unique mountain atmosphere firsthand.
AI Con
June 7-12, 2026 | Seattle | Website
AI Con USA is the premier conference dedicated to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, live in Seattle and virtually online. This event brings together tech and engineering leaders, researchers, and innovators to explore critical topics that are relevant today, including practical applications of AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), AI strategy, and agentic AI, among others. It’s an exceptional opportunity for knowledge exchange, career-defining networking, and gaining actionable insights to help your organization stay at the forefront of the industry.
Gartner Marketing Symposium/XPO
June 8-10, 2026 | Denver, CO | Website
The Gartner Marketing Symposium is the premier marketing conference dedicated to addressing key priorities, including AI strategy, customer experience, marketing analytics, and data management, to drive growth in your organization. The focus for 2026 will be on marketing leadership in an AI-driven world. This event will help you rethink your strategies, collaboration methods, and talent management as AI fundamentally transforms the marketing landscape.
The AI Summit
June 10–11 2026 | London | Website
The AI Summit London is approaching its 10th anniversary. This summit provides cutting-edge insights, valuable connections, and strategies to accelerate growth driven by artificial intelligence—whether you’re looking to streamline operations or transform entire industries. It’s the place where commercial AI truly comes to life.
AI World Congress
June 23-26, 2026 | London | Website
AI World Congress features leading figures from the AI industry and addresses a wide array of crucial topics that are shaping the future of artificial intelligence. These themes cover the most significant developments in AI today, including cutting-edge research and practical applications. Key topics include Data and Infrastructure, Emerging AI Technologies, Responsible AI and Ethics, Enterprise AI Integration, AI and Human Collaboration, and more.
Technology for Marketing
September 23 – 24, 2026 | London, UK | Website
Technology for Marketing is the leading event for professionals interested in the latest advancements in marketing and artificial intelligence. This two-day conference offers valuable insights, innovative ideas, and state-of-the-art technology to enhance both B2B and B2C marketing efforts. Attendees will have the chance to engage with inspiring content, network with peers, and explore various products.
MAICON (Marketing AI Conference)
October 13-15, 2026 | Cleveland, Ohio | Website
MAICON is the premier AI marketing conference for professionals looking to transform their digital marketing strategies through the understanding and application of artificial intelligence. Join in to learn from leading experts in marketing AI as they share insightful case studies, methodologies, and technologies to help you accelerate your marketing AI journey.
Oracle AI World
October 25-28, 2026 | Las Vegas, Nevada | Website
Oracle AI World brings together professionals involved in AI deployment across data, applications, and cloud infrastructure to discuss future advancements. Stay updated on Oracle’s AI innovations and strategies to resolve your business challenges. The sessions and interactive activities will keep you at the forefront of AI developments.
Generative AI Week
November 4 – 5, 2026 | TBD, USA | Website
Generative AI Week is North America’s premier summit for enterprise leaders seeking to operationalize, implement and scale generative AI solutions. This exclusive two-day event brings together top AI and data executives from leading enterprises, to share insights on how they are successfully embedding AI into their operations.
B2B Marketing Forum
November 2-4, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts | Website
The MarketingProfs B2B Forum is the premier conference for B2B marketers to learn strategies for driving growth, enhancing brand reputation, demonstrating ROI, and staying ahead in the rapidly evolving marketing landscape. For almost 20 years, this event has brought together marketers to advance their careers, expand their networks, brainstorm innovative ideas, and celebrate the art of marketing.
The MarTech Summit series
Throughout 2026 | Multiple Locations |Website
The MarTech Summit series is designed to unite leading marketing technology experts from across industries through a variety of engaging events. The flagship event, The MarTech Summit, is offered in both physical and virtual formats and focuses on four main theme tracks: Emerging Marketing Technologies, Digital Transformation, Data-Driven Marketing, and Customer Experience & Engagement. Additionally, you can explore the latest topics in the MarTech landscape in greater depth through their MarTech Roundtable events.
AI & Big Data Expo Global
Throughout 2026 | Multiple Locations | Website
The AI & Big Data Expo is primarily a business-oriented event that intertwines practical case studies with overarching thoughts on compliance and scalability. It is essential for individuals looking to transform AI into commercial success. Key topics covered include Strategy & Implementation, Practical Skills & Tools, Industry Applications, Ethical & Responsible AI, and Cross-Technology Ecosystem.
Book Pam to speak at your conference, event or workshop.
Pam Didner is a passionate B2B marketer who speaks worldwide each year. She has over 20 years of experience in sales enablement and product, partner, and content marketing for clients such as Cisco, Intel, 3M, and Microsoft.
Pam works with sales and marketing to distil complex challenges into actionable tasks and provides easy-to-follow templates and solutions. She helps marketers think strategically, act tactically, and connect the dots. A special place to see this in action is when she’s live on stage.
Find out more about working with Pam HERE.
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What can Pam Didner do for you?
Being in the corporate world for 20+ years and having held various positions from accounting and supply chain management, and marketing to sales enablement, she knows how corporations work. She can make you and your team a rock star by identifying areas to shine and do better. She does that through private coaching, keynote speaking, workshop training, and hands-on consulting. Contact her or find her on LinkedIn and Twitter. A quick note: Check out her new 90-Day Revenue Reboot, if you are struggling with marketing.
