Last Updated on July 2018

Conferences are a great way to learn the latest insights, network with other professionals and discover new resources to boost the digital marketing prowess. In this topic, we compiled a list of the best digital marketing & social media conferences, summits, and events in India within 2018, which have to be attended by every professional marketer.

These events specifically focus on all the digital marketing specializations, such as Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing, PPC, Virtual Reality, Artificial Reality, Augmented reality, Marketing Automation, Data-Driven Marketing, Growth Hacking, Inbound Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, E-commerce, Web Development and Design, Mobile App Development, Programmatic Media Buying, Native Advertising, Content Management Systems and more.

Keep an eye on this list to find the most valuable and informative Digital Marketing & Social Media conferences in India during 2018:

Wordcamp Udaipur 2018

27 January 2018 | UCCI Bhawan, Udaipur

WordCamp Udaipur 2018 is Udaipur’s second WordCamp and it’s also the first WordCamp for the WP Community of India in 2018, which is considered to be a great opportunity for knowledge exchange and networking.

WordCamp Udaipur brings together bloggers, developers, users, business owners, entrepreneurs and WP enthusiasts from Udaipur and all over India. The conference attendees’ list includes a number of big and popular brands around the world, such as Yoast, Jetpack, MilesWeb, and GoDaddy.

Some of the conference speakers:

• Prajyot Sharma – WordPress.
• Vatsal Parekh –  Red Hat.
• Prathamesh Palve – StoreApps.
• Nikunj Chauhan – KrishaWeb Technologies.

Ad: tech New Delhi Conference 2018

8 – 9 March 2018 | New Delhi

Ad: tech New Delhi Conference 2018 is the Ad: Tech 8th annual event and is one of its series of digital marketing & social media events around the world.

Ad: tech New Delhi is all about what’s trending in the digital ecosystem, an unparalleled marketplace where marketing, technology, and media communities come together to share trends, insights, disruptive technology that’s shaping the digital economy, and a melting pot of thought leaders, technology innovators, visionaries, and techies alike.

Ad: tech New Delhi 2017 had been attended by a footfall of over 6500 delegates with a diverse mix of 22% C-level/Founder/MD, 27% Business Heads and 37% Managers.

Some of the conference speakers:

• Irwin Anand – OLX
• Ganish Bahl – Vivo Smartphones
• Akash Deep Batra – Nestlé
• Matt Bruce – Adobe
• Sapna Chadha – Google

Digital transformation India 2018

29 May 2018 | Mumbai

Digital transformation India 2018 is one of Forrester’s series of digital marketing & social media events, which are immersive experiences that will challenge thinking, guide to build an innovation mindset, and equip to lead change in the age of the empowered customer.

Digital transformation India 2018 is focusing less on the capabilities of specific technologies and learning how to embrace the strategic business transformations that new digital technologies make possible.

300+ technology and business management leaders, innovators, and practitioners from big and popular brands as attendees, such as IBM, KPMG, and Out Systems, will be the conference’s attendees.

Some of the conference Speakers:

• Frederic Giron – Forrester.
• Prabhjeet Singh – Uber India.
• Jimmy Virakachornpong – Outsystems.
• Kishore Thota – Amazon India.

iMedia Brand Summit Jaipur 2018

29 – 31 August 2018 | JW Marriott Jaipur Resort & Spa

iMedia Brand Summit Jaipur 2018 is one of iMedia’s series of digital marketing & social media events around the world, such as iMedia Brand Summit in USA, Japan, and New Zealand. It also holds iMedia Online Retail Summit: Australia and iMedia Commerce Summit Japan.

iMedia Brand Summit has emerged to be the most influential CMO centric summit in India providing an ideal platform to connect powerful senior brand and agency marketers with innovative business leaders, solution providers, and publishers. This exclusive, invitation-only event is a closed forum for the sharpest minds in the industry to connect and discuss shared challenges, as well as network, build relationships and meet potential partners.

It focuses on multiple fields of digital marketing, such as technology innovations, data, automation, and branding.

iMedia Summit attendees represent over $3 billion in digital marketing spend and hail from some of the biggest companies in the Fortune-500 and the agency world, such as Adobe, linkedIn, CNN, and Deel.

Some of the conference speakers:

• Brandon Keenen – CNN
• Danielle Uskovic –  LinkedIn
• Kulmeet Bawa – Adobe
• Ritu Gupta – Deel

DigiMarCon India 2018

19 – 20 September 2018 | Online

DigiMarCon India 2018 is one of the digital marketing & social media events series that held by DigiMarCon around the world, such as UAE, UK, Canada, and US. The event is gathering the most audacious and provocative speakers in the digital marketing industry. It’s a two-day event, that introducing insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and best practices.

DigiMarCon India 2018 will cover most of the digital marketing areas, such as Digital Strategy, Web Experience Management, Usability / Design, Mobile Marketing & Retargeting, Customer Engagement, User Acquisition, Social Media Marketing, Targeting & Optimization, Video Marketing, Data Science & Big Data, Web Analytics & A/B Testing, Email Marketing, Content Marketing, UX / UI, Search Engine Optimization, Paid Search Marketing, Geo-Targeting, Predictive Analysis & Attribution, Growth Hacking, Conversion Rate Optimization, Growth Marketing Tools, Marketing & Sales Automation, Sustainable Growth Strategies, and programmatic Advertising.

Attendees’ list includes big brands and companies, such as Google, Apple, Intel, eBay, LinkedIn, Macdonald’s, Deel, Ford, Forbes, and Microsoft.

Some of the conference Speakers:

• Nate Smith – Adobe.
• Daniel Lemin – Convince & Convert.
• Ronell Smith – Moz.
• Diana Lucaci – True Impact.

Tickets pricing start from 3,000 Rupees

ENGAGE 2018

20 August 2018 | Itc Sonar, Kolkata

ENGAGE 2018 conference is one of ENGAGE’s series of digital marketing & social media events around the world, which held annually and was launched for the first time in 2012.

ENGAGE 2018 is Eastern India’s largest digital media conference with some of the brightest industry stalwarts unraveling the intricacies of the new digital age. In its 7th year of existence now – Engage 2018 will give participants a chance to interact with some of the most brilliant minds who have expressed their willingness to come down to Kolkata and share their experiences in the digital domain.

Engage 2018 organized by PRSI has been regarded as one of the most significant platforms to connect with the digital stalwarts nationwide including local digital fraternity. It will comprise of Keynote and Plenary sessions throwing insights on the dynamics of the marketplace which is clearly favoring the digital medium.

Attendees will be from big brands, agencies, and companies, such as Communication Partner, Outdoor Partner, Tech Magazine Partner, Magazine Partner, Corporate Partner, Institutional Partner, Digital Mobility, Digital Mobility, and Academic Partner.

Some of the conference Speakers:

• Sandeep Marwah – Noida Film City
• Akhil B Paul – Mayabious Art
• AYESHA HAZRA – Digital Delivery
• Cecil Antony – Synergy Group, Nshm Knowledge Campus

Tickets pricing start from Rs. 2400

India Affiliate Summit 2018

11-12 October 2018 | Leela Ambience, Gurugram

India Affiliate Summit 2018 is one of the India Affiliate Summit series of digital marketing & social media events, which held annually in India. India Affiliate Summit has been the premier meeting point for thought leaders from the affiliate marketing space, in 2015.

In the 4th edition of India Affiliate Summit, the key stakeholders and influencers in the industry discuss innovations, dissect implications and dwell upon the substantial potential of this booming industry.

This conference will comprise of interactive knowledge sharing sessions known across the galaxy, astronomical thought-provoking presentations, and unparalleled & cosmic networking opportunities for affiliate marketers at the universally renowned – ‘Affiliate Street’.

This conference edition has great numbers, such as 70+ SPEAKERS, 70+ EXHIBITORS, 500+ COMPANIES, 2500+ DELEGATES, and 12+ HOURS OF CONTENT.

Some of the conference Speakers:

• Brett Kaufman – Workbook6
• Nomit Joshi – Gionee India
• Mandeep Singh – Aegon Life
• Maneesha Khanna – Pepsi Co

Tickets pricing start from INR 1,000 + Taxes

Ad: tech Mumbai conference 2018

28 – 29 November 2018 | JW Marriott Sahar Mumbai

Ad: tech Mumbai conference 2018 is one of the Ad: tech series of digital marketing and media technology events, which held in 7 cities globally and is considered to be the largest Digital Marketing conference and exhibition in the world.

This year event is the 10^th edition of ad: tech events in India, where marketing, technology, and media communities assemble to share new ways of thinking, build strong partnerships, and define new strategies to compete in an ever-changing marketplace.

Ad: tech Mumbai conference 2018 will focus on how technology, data, and content are helping brands win through superior Customer Experiences, regardless of the touchpoint. It will bring 8 Tracks, 36 sessions, and 70 plus speakers spread over 2 Days.

Some of the conference Speakers:

• Akash Deep Batra – Nestlé India
• Sapna Chadha – Google
• Shouneel Charles – Times Now News
• Karthi Marshan – Kotak Mahindra Group

Tickets pricing start from 15,000 + Taxes

Digital Media India 2018 Conference

07 – 09 February 2018 | Mumbai

Digital Media India 2018 Conference is one of the WAN-IFRA series of digital marketing & social media events held globally for publishers across Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and North America.

Digital Media India 2018 Conference is The 7th edition of this digital conference for news publishers, which brings ideas on revenue strategies, use of audience intelligence, platform publishing and viral content in social media.

It focuses on a set of great topics, such as Paid Content, Digital Transformation, Big Data, Social Media Engagement, and Viral Content for Mobile Device.
Attendees list includes a number of big brands, agencies, and companies, such as Google, The Daily Star, Utopia Analytics Oy, Deutsche Welle, WAN-IFRA, Newstech (India) Pvt. Ltd., HT Media Limited, and US Embassy.

Some of the conference Speakers:

• Steffen Damborg – WAN-IFRA Global Advisory
• Trushar Barot – BBC World Service
• Vikas Agnihotri – Google
• Esra Dogramaci – DW – Deutsche Welle