At Jolt Digital, we strive to be as forward-thinking as possible. For a SW London digital agency, this means learning and being a part of a moving industry going forward. With this in mind, it’s crucial to create connections and be part of the change. One of our goals of this year was to head to more events to help create these connections, to help inspire learning and creativity.
Here are some of our favourite UK marketing events, perfect for building skills, creating partnerships and staying ahead of the game:
International Confex | London: 25-26 February 2026
Opportunity for the marketing, events, technology and branding professionals. With a multi-theatre conference programme and 100+ speakers to touch on subjects throughout the whole marketing universe, Confex is where those important ideas and industry movements meet.
Ideal for: those wanting broader industry exposure, connecting with B2B marketing, event marketing and brand strategy audiences.
BrightonSEO | Brighton: 30 April – 1 May 2026
We’re looking forward to this one down in sunny Brighton! One of the biggest and most respected search marketing conferences out there. Held at The Brighton Centre, this two-day event brings together SEO, PPC and content pros for hands-on talks, expert training and real-world strategy sessions. This event also proves a fantastic way to meet great minds alike who are focused on search, analytics, and performance marketing. It’s also a brilliant way to meet peers and thought leaders focused on search, analytics, and performance marketing.
Ideal For: Practical insight seekers, networking mixers, and training workshop lovers.
DigiMarCon | London UK: 3 – 4 September 2026
DigiMarCon UK is one of the most dynamic digital Marketing, media & ad conferences on the calendar – spanning digital strategy, MarTech, AdTech, AI-driven marketing, UX, data science and much more. Over two days at a premium venue in London, you’ll dive into bold new thinking and innovation.
Ideal for: The networkers, the thought leaders, the tech solution followers.
Festival of Marketing | London – October 2026
With over 100+ speakers, 50+ content sessions… This is a leading UK event that not only celebrates brand innovation and customer service, but also storytelling in the future of marketing. With inspiring keynotes and rich practical content, Festival of Marketing continues to be a must-attend, delivering those big insights and a huge networking stage.
Ideal for: brand strategy, customer experience lovers, and innovators.
Make the Most of your Event!
Whether you’re attending as an exhibitor, speaker, sponsor or delegate:
1. Plan your networking in advance
Reach out to speakers or peers before the event through socials and linkedin, it can make all the difference when connecting on the day, or if you have any questions. Make an impression!!
2. Work out your objectives
Don’t just ‘attend’ for the sake of attending – think in advance – who do you want to meet? What do you want to discover? How does this event align with your own company? Knowing this in advance helps you on the day to tailor your experience and help you get the best out of your event experience.
3. Share your event journey on socials
Polish up your influencing skills. Takeover your company socials, create live content and tag the event creators, or other people in talks! Boost your agency’s profile as a leader in the conversation.
Overall
2026 is already shaping up to be an big year for marketing events in the UK… from specialist search conferences to broader industry festivals and innovation showcases, there’s something for everyone.
At Jolt Digital, we’re not just attending, we want to collaborate and connect with other fantastic agencies and brands who are looking to disrupt and break new ground.
Are you planning to attend any of these events?