Elevate Your Marketing: 15 Must-Attend Advertising Events in Q2 2024

Discover the pulse of the advertising world with our selection of 15 must-attend events in Q2 2024. From the groundbreaking TECHSPO in Los Angeles to the prestigious Cannes Lions International Festival in France, dive into a world of innovation, networking, and learning. Whether you’re interested in technology, digital marketing, or app promotion, these events offer unparalleled opportunities to connect, learn, and elevate your marketing game.

TECHSPO

Step into the exciting world of TECHSPO 2024, where exhibitors showcase the newest advancements in technology and innovation. Gain inspiration and valuable insights into how these new technologies will boost business growth. Connect with fellow tech enthusiasts, expand your professional network, and build partnerships. Join a diverse community of developers, brands, marketers, technology providers, designers, innovators, and advocates – all shaping the future of technology in our modern world.

TECHSPO Los Angeles

Date: 11 – 12 April.
Location: Los Angeles, US.

TECHSPO Vancouver

Date: 25 – 26 April.
Location: Vancouver, Canada.

The 2024 Midwest Digital Marketing Conference

MDMC stands as the Midwest’s most prominent digital marketing conference. Scheduled from Monday, May 13th to Wednesday, May 15th in St. Louis, MO, the 2024 Midwest Digital Marketing Conference offers deep-dive workshops on Day 1 and engaging keynote speeches alongside over 40 breakout sessions led by industry experts in digital marketing, email marketing, social media marketing, data analytics, and more on Days 2 and 3.

Date: 13 – 15 May.
Location: Missouri, St. Louis, US.

Digital Summit Events

Digital Summit, a long-time favorite among digital marketers in key cities, is launching its Q2 events in 2024. Get ready for top-notch marketing training and networking opportunities brought directly to you. Attendees at Digital Summit events include seasoned marketers, creatives, and professionals from Fortune 1000 companies and other leading organizations. Join a Digital Summit event and be part of the community influencing organizational growth and shaping the future of the digital economy.

Digital Summit Las Vegas

Date: 13 – 14 March.
Location: Las Vegas, NV.

Digital Summit Chicago

Date: 3 – 4 April.
Location: Chicago, IL.

Digital Summit Kansas

Date: 15 – 16 May.
Location: Kansas City, MO.

Marketing 2.0 Conference

The Marketing 2.0 Conference serves as a worldwide assembly of brand builders and marketers, spotlighting the newest innovations and breakthroughs in the marketing and advertising industry. It unites some of the most insightful and experienced minds from across the globe to discuss the future of marketing and advertising. Join the global community and engage with thought leaders and storytellers as they delve into visionary ideas that captivate and motivate, all across three impactful days.

Date: 18 – 20 March.
Location: Las Vegas, USA.

Internet 2.0 Conference

Bringing together leaders and experts shaping advancements in IT, cloud computing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, robotics, blockchain, e-commerce, and beyond, the Internet 2.0 Conference is highly anticipated in the technology sphere. Through its insightful sessions, the conference expands horizons and delves into topics making waves in the tech arena. Connect with fellow enthusiasts, thought leaders, and innovators at the event, seizing the chance to gain diverse perspectives and explore new business opportunities.

Date: 18 – 20 March.
Location: Las Vegas, USA.

Web Summit Rio

In 2023, Web Summit Rio united over 21,000 individuals and groundbreaking companies, reshaping the tech landscape. On April 15-18, 2024, they’re set to reconvene in Rio de Janeiro for another remarkable event, expecting to host over 30,000 attendees. Web Summit Rio stands proudly among the lineup of international events organized by Web Summit, sharing the global stage with other renowned summits held under the Web Summit banner.

Date: 15 – 18 April.
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

IBM Think 2024

During the IBM Think 2024 event, engage with industry, business, and technology experts, as well as peers, who will share AI and hybrid cloud strategies and best practices. These insights will unlock value and sustainable competitive advantages for your business. With IBM Partner Plus Day, IBM will start the event on May 20th, gathering the partner community to discuss their ecosystem strategy, network with peers, and meet the company’s leaders.

Date: 20 – 23 May.
Location: Boston, US.

Digiday Events

The Digiday Summit event offers a comprehensive platform for brand, agency, and media executives to address industry challenges and seize opportunities in the marketing and publishing fields. From discussing third-party cookie alternatives to exploring emerging trends like Web3 and Retail Media Networks, decision-makers engage in main-stage sessions, town halls, and one-to-one meetings to pitch solutions and forge valuable connections with innovative vendors.

Digiday Media Buying Summit

Date: 4 – 6 March.
Location: Nashville, US.

Digiday Publishing Summit

Date: 25 – 27 March.
Location: Vail, US.

Digiday Programmatic Marketing Summit

Date: 15 – 17 May.
Location: Palm Springs, US.

Cannes Lions International Festival

Cannes Lions is where the advertising and communications industry convenes to honor the world’s finest work. Here, insights from iconic thought leaders, ideas from the most innovative companies worldwide, and inspiration from every corner of the creative marketing community converge at the Festival. It’s a week-long event renowned for world-class networking opportunities, learning experiences, and history-making creativity.

Date: 17 – 21 June.
Location: Cannes, FR.

App Promotion Summit

At the App Promotion Summit, attendees can directly get insights into growth marketing strategies and tactics from America’s foremost app growth experts. APS NYC will feature a main conference stage hosting panel discussions and presentations alongside specialist User Acquisition and App Product & Engagement zones. The innovative agenda will delve into the latest trends in app growth and product development, encompassing topics such as driving app growth through Generative AI, SKAN 4.0, onboarding optimization, retention strategies, and product-led growth methodologies.

Date: 27 June.
Location: New York, US.

AdExchanger’s Programmatic I/O

The summit aims to address the latest challenges, trends, and opportunities for all members of the commerce media ecosystem to connect, collaborate, and innovate in this rapidly changing area. Participants will benefit from unmatched education and memorable networking experiences. Explored topics will include commerce media, CTV, privacy, and more.

Date: 20 – 22 May.
Location: Las Vegas, NV, US.

Integrate Middle East

The event brought together leaders in Pro AV and system integration technology, drawing buyers from various sectors, including retail, hospitality, healthcare, education, media, and government across the MENA region. This significant industry gathering provided a platform to explore the transformative potential of advanced Pro AV technology in enhancing spaces and client experiences.

Date: 21 – 23 May.
Location: Dubai, UAE.

Dublin Tech Summit

Immerse yourself in tech brilliance and experience four large stages, niche workshops, live podcasts, and premier tech learning in Europe. Network with global industry leaders and gain insights into AI, Deep Tech, Quantum Computing, and more.

Date: 29 – 30 May.
Location: Dublin, IR.

VIVA Technology

VivaTech drives innovation by uniting startups, tech pioneers, major corporations, and investors to address our world’s foremost challenges. Dive into cutting-edge tech trends and explore the latest in AI, cybersecurity, the metaverse, and beyond. Connect with top hardware and software developers worldwide and discover groundbreaking innovations.

Date: 22 – 25 May.
Location: Paris, FR.

OMR

Get ready for a comprehensive dive into the world of digital business at the OMR Festival. Featuring top international speakers across multiple stages, engaging Masterclasses, a two-day trade fair, side events, and Guided Tours, this event is essential for digital professionals. Join international stars and hidden champions from the digital marketing sphere in Hamburg for two days of insight and inspiration at OMR24.

Date: 7 – 8 May.
Location: Hamburg, DE.

In Q2 2024, the advertising landscape brims with many events aimed at marketing professionals seeking innovation, networking, and knowledge. We decided to highlight just some of them. These events offer many opportunities for professionals across various sectors, from technology and digital marketing to app promotion, to connect, learn, and advance their marketing endeavors.