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7 SEO Conferences to Attend in 2024

Joshua Hardwick
Head of Content @ Ahrefs (or, in plain English, I'm the guy responsible for ensuring that every blog post we publish is EPIC).
We’ve attended dozens of SEO conferences and some aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. Here are the ones we think are worth attending in 2024.
ConferenceWhenLocation
WTSFest USASep. 19, 2024Philadelphia, US
BrightonSEOOct. 3 & 4, 2024Brighton, UK
Tech SEO ConnectOct. 17 & 18, 20224Raleigh, NC, USA
Ahrefs Evolve ⭐️Oct. 24 & 25Singapore
International Search SummitNov. 14, 2024Barcelona, Spain
BrightonSEO (US edition)Nov. 19 & 20, 2024San Diego, US
Chiang Mai SEO ConferenceNov 22 & 23Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Location: Philadelphia, US
Prices:
From USD399
Date: Sep. 19
Website: WTSFest Philadelphia
Speakers: Krystal Taing (Uberall), Purna Virji (LinkedIn), Celeste Gonzalez (RicketyRoo)

That’s right, Areej AbuAli is bringing WTSFest stateside in 2024! 

Same as WTSFest Berlin, you’ll be treated to talks across four tracks—analyze, advance, innovate, and empower.

Some notable topics include:

  • From Guidelines to Growth: Unleashing the Potential of E-E-A-T (Bianca Anderson)
  • Make Inclusion the Default: Tips to Make Your Content Inclusive (Purna Virji)
  • Unleashing Your Authentic Self to Skyrocket Your Career (Heather Hamilton)

Location: Brighton, UK. 
Prices:
From £200 (plus VAT)
Dates:
Oct. 3 & 4 (UK). 
Website: BrightonSEO
Speakers: Miracle Inameti-Archibong (John Lewis), Sujata Ghosh (Dyson), Vayda Okpa (Eleos)

It’s no surprise that BrightonSEO made our list: The biannual conference is well-loved by SEOs and marketers of all levels, ourselves included.

Here are some standout topics you may like at the October event:

  • Digital PR & link building in financial services (Shelley Appiah)
  • From clicks to conversions: unlocking the power of faceted navigation for ecommerce success (Naomi Francis-Parker)
  • How to use diversity of thought to grow your marketing (SEO) team (Desmond Boateng)

Location: Raleigh, NC, USA
Prices:
$499 USD
Date: Oct. 17 & 18
Website: Tech SEO Connect
Speakers: Paul Shapiro (Uber), Aleyda Solis (Orianti), Mike King (iPullRank), Kristin Tynski (Fractl), Noah Learner (Sterling Sky), Sam Torres (Gray Dot Company), Rick Viscomi (Google), Dan Hinckley (Agital), Jori Ford (FoodBoss), Lazarina Stoy (MLforSEO)

The conference made for technical SEOs, by technical SEOs. Organized by JR Oakes, Mike King, Patrick Stox, and Matthew Kay, Tech SEO Connect is a two-day event entirely dedicated to helping you learn more about technical SEO and connect with like-minded peers from across the world.

Location: Singapore
Prices:
From $570 USD
Date: Oct. 24 & 25
Website: Ahrefs Evolve
Speakers: Aleyda Solis (Orainti), Andy Chadwick (Keyword Insights), Cyrus Shepard (Zyppy), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs), Patrick Stox (Ahrefs), Sam Oh (Ahrefs)

2024 marks the launch of our first ever fully-fledged SEO and digital marketing conference: Ahrefs Evolve. Taking place in Singapore in October 2024, the conference features two days of tactical talks and panel discussions from 20 speakers.

There will also be expert workshops on topics ranging from technical SEO to content strategy, led by industry leaders and Ahrefs specialists.

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Location: Barcelona, Spain
Prices:
From €100
Date: Nov. 14
Website: International Search Summit (ISS)
Speakers: Azeem Ahman (Azeem Digital), Crystal Carter (Wix), Kayleigh Dibble (Hotjar)

Managing international websites and running global campaigns is tricky business. That’s exactly what ISS has built its conference around: how to position your brand in global markets.

Its 2024 agenda isn’t out yet, but if this year’s edition was any indication, you can expect talks across three tracks—international SEO, international content, and audience & paid.

Tickets include networking drinks and six months’ access to Webcertain’s self-learning platform.

Location: San Diego, US
Prices:
From USD420 (US)
Dates:
Nov. 19 & 20 (US)
Website: BrightonSEO San Diego
Speakers: Andy Crestodina (Orbit Media), Greg Gifford (SearchLab), Brie E Anderson (BEAST Analytics), Rand Fishkin (Sparktoro), Wil Reynolds (Seer Interactive)

BrightonSEO is back for its second year in the US, and there are already some pretty impressive speakers and talks announced.

Here are just a few notable ones:

Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Prices: From 597USD
Dates: Nov. 18 - 23
Website: Chiang Mai SEO Conference
Speakers: Nick Eubanks (From The Future), Kyle Roof (Internet Marketing Gold), Georgia Tan (Prosperity Media), Tim Soulo (Ahrefs)

The well-loved Chiang Mai SEO Conference is an annual gathering of over 800 SEO entrepreneurs, agency owners, and super affiliates.

After a two-year hiatus, the conference returned to the idyllic Thai city in 2023, and has confirmed a 2024 edition—with three days of workshops leading up to the two-day conference.

Unfortunately, tickets sold out for this one long ago! 🙁 

Here’s a teaser in case you got lucky: 

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