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2019 Blockchain Events: The #1 Guide To Blockchain Conferences

Discover blockchain events and conferences happening throughout the world in 2019 and beyond. Includes Bitcoin events, Ethereum events, Altcoin events and more!

Some say blockchain is the future of more than just currency. Today there are a plethora of blockchain conferences, blockchain networking events and more happening around the world. Whether you're a savvy investor, a blockchain diehard or someone who is just interested in learning more about this pivotal technology, there are hundreds of events out there.

Finding the perfect blockchain event to attend can be challenging. This directory aims to help you find the right blockchain event to attend in 2019 and beyond.

Below, we've scoured the internet for the the top Blockchain conferences of 2019, leading into the top Blockchain conferences of 2020. Be sure to check back regularly as our list will be continuously updated throughout the year.

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2019 Blockchain Conferences

February 2019 March 2019 April 2019 May 2019 June 2019 July 2019 August 2019 September 2019 October 2019 November 2019 December 2019 2020

February 2019 Conferences

Event Name

Location

Description

Start Date

The Blockchain Event Fort Lauderdale, FL Your go-to conference for all things blockchain. From topics like internet of value to decentralization, this event will cover a wide span of all things financial and security. February 8, 2019 Future Digital Finance 2019: The Digital Finance Omni Amelia Island, FL Join 45+ speakers representing some of the most exciting financial institutions in the country – ranging from large banks to small, innovative FinTechs. February 12, 2019 NEO DevCon 2019 Seattle, WA At NEO DevCon, you'll be able to connect and engage with the worldwide NEO community, and access resources that will help you build and realize the value of the next generation of blockchain applications. February 16, 2019 TokenomX Bangkok Bangkok, Thailand TOKENOMX is an exclusive three-day networking and education event for traders, investors, and entrepreneurs in the blockchain space. It brings together key stakeholders including CEOs, Founders, Entrepreneurs, Creatives, Attorneys & Developers February 27, 2019 BlockChain Summit Cyberport 3, Hong Kong The Blockchain Summit Series is the largest blockchain-dedicated event series in the world, bringing together over 10,000 industry leaders, business decision makers, tech innovators, and investors. Based on practical "how-to" case studies, our leading line-up of visionary speakers will address the challenges and opportunities of our blockchain future. February 28, 2019

March 2019 Conferences

Event Name

Location

Description

Start Date

Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Turkey Istanbul, Turkey This is the Turkey installment of Bitcoin Conference. This event features the forefront of the blockchain industry; learn the space carved for bitcoin's future in the financial world. March 1, 2019 Blockchain and Bitcoin Africa Conference Johannesburg, South Africa The Blockchain Africa Conference will bring together a diverse range of experts who will discuss all the opportunities, challenges and exciting possibilities that can be leveraged in Africa using blockchain technology. This is Africa's premiere blockchain and bitcoin conference of 2017. March 6, 2019 TOKEN2049 Hong Kong TOKEN2049 explores the growing crypto ecosystem in-depth. The event shines a light on the global developments of this new asset class, while taking a unique and widening perspective on the token industry and its opportunities. March 13, 2019 Money 20/20 Asia Singapore The world's largest, boldest payment and financial services summit. Money 20/20 boasts 10,000+ attendees, and 500+ speakers. March 19, 2019 BlockChain Summit Kap Europa, Frankfurt The Blockchain Summit Series is the largest blockchain-dedicated event series in the world, bringing together over 10,000 industry leaders, business decision makers, tech innovators, and investors. Based on practical "how-to" case studies, our leading line-up of visionary speakers will address the challenges and opportunities of our blockchain future. March 26, 2019

April 2019 Conferences

Event Name

Location

Description

Start Date

ANON Blockchain Summit

Vienna, Austria

The Blockchain Summit Austria will be a comprehensive two-day conference focusing on real-life applications of blockchain in finance, government, insurance, healthcare, energy, supply chain as well as mobility.

April 2, 2019 Empire FinTech Conference New York, USA This is the Toronto installment of the FinTech Conference. The conference presents the trends on the future of fintech and startups. Forge new trails in payments, real-estate, lending and more. April 3, 2019 Elev8Con Los Angeles, CA CBC discusses and breaks down the future benefits of blockchain and crypto assets, and showcase companies who are using this technology to disrupt industries and continuously innovate. April 3, 2019 Mondato Summit Africa 2019 Johannesburg, South Africa This is the Africa installment of the Mondato Summit Series. Mondato looks to offer clarity into the occasionally cloudy world of emerging digital finance and payment industry. Rich in content, experience the forefront of new technology in payments. April 9, 2019 Stockholm Blockchain Forum Stockholm, Sweden The forum is a must-go for anyone who wishes to dive deeper into the actual use cases of blockchain and network with C-Suite professionals as well as some of the most innovative start-ups in the field. April 11, 2019 Bloconomic Putrajaya, Malaysia Your gateway to Asean! Connecting regional regulators, thought leaders, corporates, investors and startups. April 25, 2019 Crypto Games Conference Minsk, Belarus Crypto Games Conference is the first international conference dedicated to games and game services with use of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. April 25, 2019 Blockchain Expo Global

Olympia, London

This event will bring together industry leaders for two days of world-class content from leading brands embracing and developing cutting edge blockchain technologies.

April 25, 2019

May 2019 Conferences

Event Name

Location

Description

Start Date

The Blockchain Innovation and Investment Summit Dubai, UAE The Summit focuses heavily on the financial aspect of Blockchain Technology by bringing the most exciting ICO sponsors and helps investors who attend get a first hand opportunity to invest in these blockchain projects. May 1, 2019 Bitcoin and Crypto Investors Summit

New York, USA

Bitcoin and Crypto Investors Summit is dedicated to educating individual and institutional investors on safe and strategic investing. May 10, 2019 Consensus 2019 New York, NY Consensus will feature three days of demos, networking and expert discussions regarding the most important commercial developments, technical innovations, and public policy issues. It will feature 250+ speakers, 200+ sponsors and 10,000 attendees who are building the foundations of the blockchain and digital currency ecosystem. May 13, 2019 European Blockchain Convention Copenhagen, Denmark The convention will bring together attendees from all over Europe and feature experts to discuss the present and future of Blockchain technology, its main use cases and the most recent regulation. May 20, 2019 Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Prague

Prague, Czech Republic

This event will focus on Czech and foreign projects implementing Blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Experts will share their experience of implementing Blockchain in various industries.

May 22, 2019

Malta A.I. & Blockchain Summit Msida, Malta Malta A.I. Blockchain Summit invite stakeholders in AI, Big Data, Blockchain, IoT and Quantum Technologies to engage in riveting discussions about the world changing potential application of such technologies.

May 23, 2019

June 2019 Conferences

Event Name

Location

Description

Start Date

Token Fest Tel Aviv, Israel Token Fest is an exclusive, two day networking event focused on the business and technology of tokenization. Attendees will gain a wealth of insights and information about the state of the token-based economy while networking with over 1000 senior level thought leaders. June 3, 2019 Money 20/20 Europe

Amsterdam, Netherlands

The world's largest, boldest payment and financial services summit. Money 20/20 boasts 10,000+ attendees, and 500+ speakers. June 3, 2019 CoinsBank Blockchain Cruise Mediterranean Mediterranean Cruises The Blockchain Cruise is aimed at accelerating the growth of the blockchain community by facilitating the formation of meaningful relationships between its members June 9, 2019 CryptoCompare & MJAC London Blockchain Summit

London, UK

CryptoCompare, one of the foremost websites in the world for information on digital currencies, has teamed up with ADVFN and MJAC Disruptive Investment Conferences to bring the most exciting blockchain event ever to London. June 12, 2019 UNCHAIN Conference Berlin, Germany UNCHAIN is a 2 day conference featuring the world‘s leading cryptocurrency and blockchain entrepreneurs. June 14, 2019 Chainhack

Netherlands

This three day summit is packed with 50 hours and 150 participants to build a blockchain product from scratch, with prizes up to €5k for the winner.

June 14, 2019

Blockchain Expo Europe RAI, Amsterdam The Blockchain for Enterprise conference will look at a key industry verticals and the impact blockchain technologies have on their evolution. June 19, 2019 BlockChain Summit Olympia, London The Blockchain Summit Series is the largest blockchain-dedicated event series in the world, bringing together over 10,000 industry leaders, business decision makers, tech innovators, and investors. Based "how-to" case studies, our leading line-up of visionary speakers will address the challenges and opportunities of our blockchain future. June 26, 2019

July 2019 Conferences

Event Name

Location

Description

Start Date

London FinTech Week London, UK Fintech Week is a series of conferences, exhibitions, workshops, hackathons, meetups and parties. July 5, 2019 Digital Currency Con New Orleans, USA Digital Currency Con will feature multiple Blockchain Influencers with Keynote presentations, four panel discussions with each panel having four Blockchain Industry Experts, and two ICO/STO presentations. TBD

August 2019 Conferences

Event Name

Location

Description

Start Date

Blockchain Summit Suntec, Singapore Blockchain Summit Singapore is a 1-day conference and exhibition connecting over 700 industry leaders, business decision makers, tech innovators and investors. August 20, 2019

September 2019 Conferences

Event Name

Location

Description

Start Date

World Blockchain Forum

London

Join visionary leaders, economic pioneers and enterprising investors from around the world as they discuss the future of our financial world at Keynote’s newest and most exclusive event.

September 1, 2019

Digital Finance World 2019

Frankfurt, Germany

Discussing everything from the effect of blockchain on banks to the future of digital finances, this German-based conference will cover the state of all things in the the innovative financial world.

September 18, 2019

Blockchain in Oil & Gas 2019 Houston, TX This event will enable you to understand how blockchain technology such as cryptocurrency, smart contracts, distributed databases, and public ledgers are going to transform both your role and the oil and gas industry. September 18, 2019 Coinvention Philadelphia, PA This convention was designed for you, and at every step of the way. The mission is simple, provide an event that is in tune with the authentic cryptocurrency culture at an affordable price in awesome cities. September 21, 2019 Blockchain Live London, UK Blockchain Live is a one day exhibition held on September 26th at Olympia London that ‘Connects Innovators, Influencers and Investors to drive growth in the marketplace and take Blockchain to the mainstream’. September 25, 2019 LendIt Fintech Europe 2018 London, UK BlockFin brings together the top innovators and experts from the entire blockchain ecosystem including technology platforms, crypto companies, investors and banks for 3 action-packed days of learning, networking and business development. September 26, 2019

October 2019 Conferences

Event Name

Location

Description

Start Date

Delta Summit TBD, Malta Delta Summit will be Malta’s official platform from where to promote this technology and its related business opportunities. It will also serve as a unique opportunity for cryptocurrency enthusiasts, doubters and experts to congregate and exchange ideas. October 2, 2019 PayExpo Europe 2019 London, U.K. This is the Europe installment of the PayExpo series: PayExpo is the premiere conference providing a gateway to payment technologies. With thousands of attendees and hundreds of speakers, this is a great event for experience in financial payment technologies. October 8, 2019 Money 20/20 USA Las Vegas, NV The world's largest, boldest payment and financial services summit. Money 20/20 boasts 10,000+ attendees, and 500+ speakers. October 27, 2019 World Crypto Conference Las Vegas, NV Investors, Titans of Industry, Blockchain Pioneers and newly found Crypto Millionaires all converge for three epic days on the Las Vegas strip. October 29, 2019 Decentralized Athens, Greece This is the largest and most in-depth event of its kind in Europe focused on the business and political implications of blockchain technology. October 30, 2019

November 2019 Conferences

Event Name

Location

Description

Start Date

MoneyConf

Lisbon, Portugal

Over two days, 5,000 attendees from over 100 countries will network and learn from the industry’s leading lights. Expect insightful keynotes, hands-on workshops and incredible evening networking. November 4, 2019 IMTC USA 2018 Miami, USA This is the USA installment of IMTC. IMTC international money transfer and payments industry, discusses the future trends of payments technology. November 12, 2019 Blockchain Expo North America Silicon Valley, CA Blockchain Expo explores the industries that are set to be disrupted the most by this new technology. November 13, 2019

December 2019 Conferences

Event Name

Location

Description

Start Date

Fintech & Blockchain Conference in Tokyo Tokyo, Japan This year there will be thousands of investors, entrepreneurs, engineers and medias to form a community that has never existed before in Asia. TBD Money 20/20 China Hangzhou, China The world's largest, boldest payment and financial services summit. Money 20/20 boasts 10,000+ attendees, and 500+ speakers. December 4, 2019

2020 Conferences

Event Name

Location

Description

Start Date

Geneva Annual Blockchain Congress Geneva, Switzerland The Geneva Annual Blockchain Congress is a major congress that brings together existing customers and future providers. They will address issues related to the blockchain universe, such as legality, governance and ethics. January 20, 2020

Blockchain Economy Summit

Istanbul, Turkey More than 5,000 attendees from 20 countries will attend the conference and more than 10,000 people will be watching live. The event associates investors, entrepreneurs and professionals for discussing current cryptocurrency market and future of blockchain technology. February 20, 2020

Blockchain Tech World

Excel, London More than 5,000 attendees from 20 countries will attend the conference and more than 10,000 people will be watching live. The event associates investors, entrepreneurs and professionals for discussing current cryptocurrency market and future of blockchain technology. March 11, 2020

Wrapping Up: The Right Blockchain Event for You

Hopefully you found a blockchain conference or two that you'll be attending next year. These conferences are a wonderful opportunity to network, learn about the latest developments in the industry and be inspired by blockchain luminaries. As mentioned above, we will be updating this 2018 blockchain events directory constantly, so be sure to check back later for new events!

Interested in checking out more awesome conferences? Check out our:

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If you feel like we're missing an event or you'd like your own event featured, click on the button below and apply to have your event featured on our list.

Editor's Note: This post was originally published on February 27, 2018 and has since been updated.

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20 Detroit Event Venues That Your Attendees Will Love

Looking to plan an event in the Motor City? Check out this list of 20 incredible Detroit event venues.

Detroit was founded in 1701. It became a city in 1815 and was a focal point of Michigan from its beginning. Since then, the city has seen its ups and downs but always seemed to come out on top.

In recent years, the city became known primarily for two exports: automobiles and music. It is the home to car factories and Motown Records, making Detroit one of the most important cities in the United States. Unfortunately, the city would be one of the hardest hit during the economic recession of the early 2000s. Thankfully, the city has rebounded to thrive once again and has become a destination for many tech startups.

Speaking of tech, you may need some event management software if you’re hoping to plan an event in Detroit. If you’re hoping to know about the best event venues in Detroit, take a look at these great options.

1. The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

Source: Facebook/The Henry Ford Museum

Location: Dearborn/Wayne

Capacity: 5,000

The Henry Ford Museum tells its guests to “prepare to be astounded.” After taking a look at what the Detroit event space has to offer, you may think that it is essentially choosing the right event venue for you.

For its events, The Henry Ford, as it is commonly referred to, aims to be "Inspiring. Powerful. Unexpected. Wow." They vow to leave attendees speechless through its elegant affairs that are capable of being playful, aspirational or educational. It takes pride in being an ideal location for weddings, corporate celebrations and so much more thanks to its team of expert planners and unique venues.

In addition to being ideal for meetings and events, The Henry Ford is home to 3 attractions, 250 acres of land and what it calls "one awe inspiring experience."

2. Aloft Detroit at The David Whitney

Source: Marriott

Location: Downtown Detroit

Capacity: 200

Looking for a touch of class with a modern update? Built in 1915, the Neo-Renaissance style building honors the lumber and shipping magnate David Whitney Jr. Today, the Whitney honors a variety of guest needs and events.

This recently renovated space offers up a slice of Detroit history, in addition to its ideal location. Aloft Detroit is located around a variety of Detroit must-sees, including many that you'll find on this list. In addition to a high tech meets historical venue for your event, the surrounding area is rich with dining options that makes exploring the city that much more alluring.

3. The Westin Southfield Detroit & Executive Meeting Center

Source: The Westin Southfield Detroit

Location: Greater Novi

Capacity: 500

The Westin Southfield Detroit offers an array of meeting spaces in a variety of sleek, sophisticated rooms. The venue offers 31 event rooms, totaling over 47,000 square feet of space, including 15 additional breakout rooms.

The hotel touts its ability to manage events with ease as well as planning an "inspired event" to help guests organize and personalize their group. In addition to hosting superb events, the Westin is pet friendly and is situated just a short distance away from the city's top attractions and sports arenas.

4. Detroit Institute of Arts

Source: Detroit Institute of Arts

Location: Downtown Detroit

Capacity: 500

Surround your next event in a Detroit event venue with the arts. The Detroit Institute of Arts is home to incredible works of art and can be of the premier event venues in Michigan. The DIA offers 9 rooms in total and 11 meeting rooms. It is ideal for mid- to large-sized banquets, receptions and performances.

Situated in the heart Midtown, the DIA offers several unique special event spaces, including the Great Hall, Rivera Court, Romanesque Hall and Kresge Court. Additional locations include the Walter B. Ford Great Hall, noted for hosting many weddings and large events. For an array of design options, consider Prentis Court and its view of all 3 floors of the DIA.

5. Cobo Center

Source: Cobo Center

Location: Downtown Detroit

Capacity: 4,350

Looking for an ample space with a view of the river? Then the Cobo Center may be the ideal event venue for you. The full-service, 2.4 million square foot convention center offers a number of locations for guests to choose from. They include 80 meeting rooms, 5 exhibit halls and 8 banquet rooms.

The Cobo Center likes to put on events where the guest can feel as if the venue is centered around the occasion, not the other way around. The venue recently underwent a $279 million renovation and offers first tier event technology services.

6. Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

Source: Facebook/Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

Location: Downtown Detroit

Capacity: 500

Those looking to add some education to their event should highly consider The Wright. Founded in 1965, The Wright aims to change minds and lives by celebrating African American history and culture. The Wright offers scores of insightful looks into black culture and history throughout the course of history. Just some of the exhibits guests could interact with include a look at black hair and fashion, slavery, and the aboriginal times.

The museum is ideal for a range of events. Fundraisers, weddings, luncheons and even children's birthdays are all well-suited for the space.

7. Detroit Princess Riverboat

Source: Facebook/Detroit Princess Riverboat

Location: Downtown Detroit

Capacity: 700

Detroit is home to several boat tour options to choose from. One of its more popular options is the 9,000 square foot Detroit Princess Riverboat. This is another space that knows how to blend the classic with modern. As such, the Detroit Princess is ideal for banquets, conferences, receptions and performances, with a variety of rooms to choose from.

The five-story river board offers stunning views in and around the vessel. Guests are treated to stunning views of the riverside while being situated under beautiful chandeliers and decor.

8. Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center

Source: Marriott

Location: Downtown Detroit

Capacity: 50-2,200

See Detroit and beyond at the Detroit Marriott.

This Detroit event venue is known for offering guests stunning views of the city skyline that stretch all the way to Canada. Other exquisite sights, including the Detroit River, can be seen from the venue's 100,000 square feet of event space. Events can be held in a variety of locations, with 34 different event rooms to choose from, including up to 29 breakout rooms as well.

9. Detroit Zoo

Source: Facebook/Detroit Zoo

Location: Oakland

Capacity: 10,000

Animal lovers unite! The Detroit Zoo is the ideal destination for any event in need of ample amounts of space, nature and the majesty of the animal kingdom.

This is the ideal venue for events for any age. Children are sure to love a birthday party here, just as professionals at a corporate gathering would. Weddings and charitable walks are also common among the park's array of private events. Overall, there aren’t many events that wouldn’t have a great time at the zoo.

The site offers five locations to hold your gathering, including an events pavilion and the Arctic Ring of Life.

10. The Baronette Renaissance Detroit-Novi Hotel

Source: Marriott

Location: Greater Novi

Capacity: 500

A selling point to the venue is the pride it takes in its partnership with the Suburban Collection Showplace, a leading center for expos, conference and banquets. Another perk of the Baronette Renaissance is its close proximity to shopping, including the Twelve Oaks Mall.

11. Ford Field

Source: Facebook/Ford Field

Location: Downtown Detroit

Capacity: 65,000

Home to the National Football League’s (NFL) Detroit Lions, Ford Field is one of the top stadiums in the state, and a truly original Detroit event space. The venue was site of Super Bowl XL in 2006 and continues to host a bevy of events each year.

Ford Field offers guests a number of special events locations. Large scale events can be held right on the field, with scores of seating to take in the event. Or, other locations like the atrium, Hall of Legends and private suites are just a few locations in the building to host an event. Each can host anywhere from a couple hundred to a few thousand people. In some cases, you can overlook the field, or enjoy the club atmosphere of several other locations the stadium offers its occasions.

12. Comerica Park

Source: Major League Baseball/Detroit Tigers

Location: Downtown Detroit

Capacity: 41,297

Take me out to the ballgame….or even just the ball stadium! Comerica Park is home to Major League Baseball’s (MLB) Detroit Tigers. Situated not too far from Ford Field, Comerica Park offers nine locations to hold an event, not counting the field itself. Guests can choose to hold their occasion in a number of dens, halls or lounges. They can also visit the combined standing and seating Brushfire Grill, or the MotorCity Casino Hotel Tiger Club. For larger events, the New Amsterdam Club is ideal for groups up to 1,200.

13. Little Caesars Arena

Source: Olympia Entertainment

Location: Midtown Detroit

Capacity: 22,000

Rounding out the sporting options on our list is the most recent venue to open in the city. Home to the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Pistons and National Hockey League’s (NHL) Red Wings, Little Caesars Arena offers its guests 11 different locations, including the same floor the famed Pistons call home. If 17,000 square feet is a bit larger than your occasion needs, consider the 3,300 square foot Heritage Hall with a private balcony and heritage decor. Outdoor events can also be held on several locations, including the Budweiser Biergarten and Lounger as well as Chevrolet Plaza.

14. Detroit Opera House/Michigan Opera Theatre

Source: Facebook/Michigan Opera Theatre - Detroit Opera House

Location: Downtown Detroit

Capacity: 2,828

By either name, this is a Detroit event venue rife with the city’s rich music and arts history. The venue bills itself as a suitable destination for corporate and social events, as well as weddings and other catered affairs. While the abundance of art is sure to be mesmerizing, so might the views offered from the Sky Deck. There, events get to add the beautiful panoramic views of the city.

Another selling point many events appreciate is the expert events team that help plan each facet of your event strategy.

15. Lucky Strike Novi

Source: Facebook/Lucky Strike Novi

Location: Greater Novi

Capacity: 400

Bowling is one of those events that always brings people together. It is one of the more classic meeting and event venues for scores of communities. The bowling alley and its attached venues are always go-to choices for numerous events, from work affairs to fundraisers to birthday parties.

Lucky Strike offers a step up from the classic bowling alley event venue. It provides seven lounges and spaces to choose from, and touts itself as the ideal location for just about every occasion, just as bowling alleys have done for years.

16. Laurel Manor Banquet & Conference Center

Source: Laurel Manor

Location: Greater Novi

Capacity: 2,300

Not every venue on this list can say they've hosted a President of the United States at its location. But the Laurel Manor can. In fact, it has been host to numerous Presidents throughout its history.

For over 25 years, Laurel Manor has been in the business of providing impeccable service and events to Presidents and everyday people just the same. It touts itself as an excellent choice for corporate events, weddings and other social affairs.

The Presidents did not return our request for comment, but we think they’d vouch for Laurel Manor.

17. Crowne Plaza – Detroit Downtown Riverfront

Source: Crowne Plaza

Location: Downtown Detroit

Capacity: 1,161

Emanating from the heart of the city's downtown area is the full-service Crowne Plaza. The venue offers 13 different meeting rooms to host events, with 32,000 square feet of meeting space to work with. The Crowne Plaza also offers a range of planning tools to help keep events on time, organized and on budget.

The company also touts its state of the art AV capabilities and on-site catering as two selling points event organizers will love.

18. Detroit Historical Museum

Source: Facebook/Detroit Historical Museum

Location: Midtown Detroit

Capacity: 1,000

With over 78,000 square feet of event space chock full of Detroit history, this is a venue that should appeal to a wide range of occasions. History buffs will love the deep dives into Detroit, dating well past a century of activity and history in the Motor City.

The Detroit Historical Society offers several private spaces throughout the museum for an extra special ambiance to your affair. Those looking for a wedding space should especially consider this venue as it has taken home WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards in both 2017 and 2018.

19. The Fillmore Detroit

Source: Facebook/The Fillmore Detroit

Location: Downtown Detroit

Capacity: 2,100

Detroit is home to some of the world's biggest names in music and could also be home of your next event. The Fillmore is a concert hall that balances fun with elegance and charm. Fans love the small venue option that makes concerts and shows intimate enough. That same capacity makes it ideal for upper mid to larger sized events from fundraisers to corporate affairs.

20. Meadow Brook Hall & Gardens

Source: Facebook/Meadow Brook Hall & Gardens

Location: Oakland

Capacity: 500

If your event is in need of superior elegance then Meadow Brook Hall & Gardens should be right at the top of your list. The 88,000 Tudor-revival mansion brings the charm of a bygone era to the present through its art, decor and other relics of the past.

Its website touts Meadow Brook as a perfect choice for weddings, holiday parties and business events. In addition to a sprawling slice of beautiful scenery, Meadow Brook offers up 4-star cuisine courtesy of its in-house culinary staff that provides concierge-style catering service.

Wrapping Up: Find The Best Detroit Event Space

Planning an event requires you to be on top of every aspect of the occasion. It gives you a lot to think about. This list should help you cut down the options and make your choice a bit easier.

After choosing one of your many options for event venues in Michigan, remember to make sure that it aligns with your event goals and strategy. While it is quite a task, it is vital that you focus on these aspects when planning the event. When you do, the event should be a hit with a great time had by all.

If you’re thinking about planning events elsewhere, you might want to explore the lovely options available in one of these major cities:

Amsterdam Event Venues

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30 Must-Attend SaaS Conferences in 2019

There are plenty of SaaS conferences out there. Which ones should you attend? The following list of top 30 SaaS conferences will help you decide.

SaaS (short for software as a service) conferences are some of the most popular business gatherings on the planet. Some of them focus on the industry as a whole. Others cater to certain niche topics. And still, others delve deep into specific software solutions and how to use them.

In this article, we'll explore the top 30 SaaS conferences happening in 2019. By the end of this post, you'll have a much better idea of which get-togethers are worthy of your time and why.

Ready? Let's dive in!

SaaS Conferences

1. Dreamforce

Source: Dreamforce

Date and Location: November 19 - 22 in San Francisco, California

Dreamforce, hosted by Salesforce, is one of the biggest SaaS conferences in the world and has been drawing crowds to the bay area since 2003. The 2019 gathering expects to receive more than 170,000 attendees all gathering to listen to keynote speakers and participate in the 2,700 breakout workshops that will be offered.

Why You Should Attend: There's so much to learn and experience at Dreamforce. No matter what areas of SaaS you work in — sales, marketing, customer service, IT — this conference is for you. The list of 2019 speakers include Al Gore, Andre Iguodala of the Golden State Warriors, Ariana Huffington, and many more. And with over 170,000 attendees, the networking opportunities are basically endless.

2. INBOUND

Source: Media Junction

Date and Location: September 3 - 6 in Boston, Massachusetts

INBOUND is a marketing conference by HubSpot that takes place in Boston, MA every year. Over 24,000 people attended the 2018 event to learn inbound marketing and sales tactics from best-selling authors, hit TV producers, and leaders at major corporations. But it's not all education at INBOUND. From the tasty food trucks to the world-class entertainment, INBOUND is a ton of fun too.

Why You Should Attend: If you want to learn how to get customers to come to you rather than chasing them around the internet, INBOUND has a lot to offer. The slate of 2019 speakers includes Katie Couric, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Jason Blum (an award-winning producer), and Alex Ohanian (the founder of Reddit).

3. MozCon

Source: Element-360

Date and Location: July 15 - 17 in Seattle, Washington

At MozCon, attendees experience exceptional speakers, learn actionable tactics, and leave with endless possibilities. Sounds pretty good, right? This three-day conference will take you deep into the world of marketing as you learn from some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Why You Should Attend: Want to know how your SaaS brand can rank higher in Google search results? Wondering why your email marketing efforts are falling flat? Need help developing your company's brand? Go to MozCon. The folks at Moz have been leading the SEO and general marketing community for a while now. They really know their stuff!

4. Pulse

Source: Gainsight

Date and Location: May 21 - 24 in San Francisco, California

Gainsight's Pulse is the biggest B2B event in product experience. Those charged with ensuring customer satisfaction should definitely consider attending this stellar get-together. The 2019 conference will feature over 100 sessions, numerous networking opportunities, and a legendary afterparty.

Why You Should Attend: First of all, the speaker list is great. As an attendee, you'll learn from leaders at Google, Salesforce, Cisco, Slack, and more. Second, the numbers don't lie. 97.3% of past attendees reported finding Pulse helpful for their careers. And third, the Pulse afterparty is always a roaring good time.

5. Adobe Summit

Source: Hero Digital

Date and Location: March 29 - April 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada

Adobe puts on a great many events throughout the year, but Summit is always one of the best. 2019 attendees dove deep into experience marketing and learned from speakers like Superbowl champion Drew Brees, Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon, Best Buy's CEO Hubert Joly, Suntrust Bank's CMO Susan Johnson, and many more.

If you missed the 2019 gathering, don't worry. Just sign up for the event's email list and receive a huge discount on 2020 tickets.

Why You Should Attend: In SaaS, creating great customer experiences is essential. It's what will separate your tool from the myriad of others on the market. And that's exactly what you'll learn how to do at Adobe Summit. You'll also have the opportunity to network with others in your industry. And if that's not enough, just look at the positive reviews. 99% or previous attendees say the conference exceeded their expectations.

6. WebSummit

Source: Forbes

Date and Location: November 4 - 7 in Lisbon, Portugal

WebSummit is "the best technology conference on the planet" according to Forbes. High praise! But we definitely agree that this is a must-attend event. Each year, attendees gather in Lisbon, Portugal to learn where the futures of SaaS, startups, and general technologies lie. The slate of 2018 speakers included executives from Apple, Microsoft, Samsung, and more.

Why You Should Attend: Besides just Forbes, the New York Times and the Atlantic both give the event high marks as well. Plus, there's a little something for everyone at WebSummit. The conference offers 24 unique tracks including ones for content marketing, crypto, growth strategies, and even music and sports.

7. Conex

One of the highlights of #ConEx for our team was seeing @debjohanning - our winner of 2 conference tickets - and her colleague, Kara, pictured here with @jaybaer. Good times this week! 🙌 Thanks, ladies! pic.twitter.com/RsbgyEh53j

— Convince & Convert (@convince) August 22, 2018

Source: Twitter

Date and Location: August 20 - 22 in Toronto, Canada

Conex is an annual conference hosted by Uberflip, a SaaS company that helps its customers personalize content experiences at scale. And that's exactly what this get-together is all about. Well-known speakers like Jay Baer, Ann Handley, and Neil Patel will share actionable tips on how to create and own the content experience.

Why You Should Attend: Content marketing is one of the absolute best ways to promote your SaaS company. So why not learn how to do it right from some of the most prolific and successful content creators on the planet? Attendees will also get to take part in hands-on workshops and meet others in the industry.

8. Ramp

Source: InsightSquared

Date and Location: June 13 - 14 in Boston, Massachusetts

If you're in revenue ops, you'll want to attend Ramp19. This conference, hosted by InsightSquared, has a narrow focus: equipping revenue operations professionals with the skills and connections they need to succeed.

Why You Should Attend: Many SaaS conferences cater to a wide range of people. Not Ramp. This get-together is 100% focused on revenue ops folks. If that's you, then you owe it to yourself to go and learn from leaders in your field. People like Hilary Headlee from Zoom Video Communications and Dana Therrien from SiriusDecisions will be at the 2019 event.

9. SEMrush Live

Join us at the first Global SEMrush User Conference in Prague! ☑️Speaking Sessions ☑️Expert Panel Discussions ☑️Workshops ☑️Networking with digital marketers from around the world & more! Tickets are limited🎫Learn more about the event & speakers > https://t.co/eUGdEzCi3F pic.twitter.com/cED32DoRlj

— SEMrush (@semrush) March 7, 2019

Source: Twitter

Date and Location: May 15 - 17 in Prague, Czech Republic

SEMrush Live is the first ever global SEMrush user conference. Work in marketing? Then book your ticket to Prague now and learn from industry leaders. The event will include knowledgeable speakers, expert panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities.

Why You Should Attend: SEMrush Live will give attendees a unique experience. Not only will they have the chance to hear from amazing speakers, but they'll also have the chance to participate. It promises to be a very hands-on event and attendees will leave with a lot of practical tips and strategies. Plus it's set in the beautiful city of Prague!

10. SaaStr Annual

Source: SaaStr

Date and Location: February 5 - 7 in San Francisco, California

SaaStr is one of the biggest, most popular events in the SaaS industry. The annual gathering brings together 12,000 people and features over 300 sessions designed to help you scale your SaaS business and improve LTV. Unfortunately, the main gathering already took place in 2019. But if you missed it, don't fret. SaaStr is also hosting a similar event in Paris, France in June.

Why You Should Attend: Whether you plan to attend SaaStr's Paris event in June or wait for the mega 2020 get together, you'll be in for a treat. Attendees learn how to scale their startups, have the opportunity to network with their peers, and even get the chance to be mentored by industry professionals. The speaker list is always amazing too. 2019's slate included execs from Dropbox, HubSpot, Twilio, and Intercom.

11. Traction Conference

Source: Alacrity Canada

Date and Location: August 7 - 8 in Vancouver, Canada

Ready to supercharge your company's growth? Then you need to seriously consider attending Traction where you'll learn the top growth tactics from leaders at mega-companies like Google, LinkedIn, and Slack. The list of 2019 speakers includes CEOs, marketing experts, and customer success leaders.

Why You Should Attend: Traction gives attendees the chance to both learn from and network with SaaS industry leaders. Oh and apparently the food at this conference is amazing. At least that's what the COO of Intercom thinks.

12. Growth Marketing Conference

Source: CMO

Date and Location: December 10 - 11 in San Francisco, California

Just like the name says, Growth Marketing Conference is all about helping you grow your SaaS company. You'll learn about acquisition, activation, and retention. You'll get the latest tactics in B2B and enterprise growth. And you'll discover the best tips and tricks for organic and performance marketing. Just about every "growth" topic is covered.

Why You Should Attend: People attend GMC because they want to grow their companies faster and more profitably. This conference is a great way to learn how. Previous speakers include folks from Google, Twilio, Dropbox, and more. Attendees also get the chance to participate in hands-on workshops and network with industry leaders.

13. Think

Source: IBM

Date and Location: February 12 - 15 in San Francisco, California

Think is the combination of IBM's top conferences — World of Watson, Amplify, Interconnect, Edge, and Connect. In 2018, the technology giant decided to create one mega-conference that delivered the "quintessential IBM experience" rather than host multiple get-togethers. So, as you can imagine, Think is huge. Attendees learn about a range of technology topics and sharpen their skills. While the 2019 event has come and gone, we recommend you add this event to your 2020 calendar.

Why You Should Attend: Last year's speakers included professional athletes like Joe Montana and Tony Hawk, the CEOs at companies like AT&T and Red Hat, and a Harvard research specialist. That's quite a collection of top performers. Since you work in the technology field, why not attend a conference hosted by a company that's been pushing technological boundaries for decades?

14. SaaStock

Source: Irish Times

Date and Location: October 14 - 16 in Dublin, Ireland

3 days, 40 hours of content, 250 exhibitors and 4,000 people? Sounds like SaaStock, an annual SaaS conference in Dublin Ireland. Just about everyone who's anyone in the world of SaaS will be at this highly-rated conference to share and learn the strategies that work best in the industry.

Why You Should Attend: Whether you're a founder, exec, or investor, SaaStock has something to offer you. The speaker list for 2019 includes leaders from Stripe, SurveyMonkey, and Vidyard. There are plenty of hands-on workshops to attend. And the networking opportunities are abundant. Not to mention, the conference is in Dublin so you're sure to have a great time.

15. Business of Software

Source: Alpha Gamma

Date and Location: September 16 - 18 in Boston, Massachusetts

The Business of Software Conference (BoS to the cool kids) is for software leaders, entrepreneurs, and decision makers that want to scale up their companies. The event covers a range of topics relevant to SaaS professionals such as marketing, hiring, and even mental health — but coding and finance topics are specifically NOT on the agenda.

Why You Should Attend: BoS is an intimate event that encourages learning. As an attendee, you'll be taught by industry experts, be able to easily network with other SaaS pros, and have a great time while enjoying the beautiful city of Boston in the fall.

16. Recurring Revenue Conference

Source: Recurring Revenue Conference

Date and Location: April 30 - May 1 in Marina Del Rey, California

The Recurring Revenue Conference is put on by Sutton Capital Group and is Southern California's only event wholly dedicated to the subscription economy. Each year, over 700 business leaders come together to discuss ways to improve LTV and keep a steady stream of dollars funneling into SaaS companies like yours.

Why You Should Attend: RRC teaches you exactly what you need to know as a SaaS company leader: how to reduce customer acquisition costs (CAC), improve LTV, manage explosive growth, and more. Learn what works and what doesn't from the top dogs at companies like Zenefits, Mavenlink, and Limelight CRM.

17. Onward

Source: Onward

Date and Location: October 20 - 30 in New York City, New York

Onward, an annual conference hosted by Yext, is dedicated to "the future of search". Attendees learn the latest SEO and SEM strategies they can then use to better position and market their SaaS businesses. Last year's gathering featured 28 breakout sessions, 100+ speakers, and more than 1,200 participants. The 2019 conference promises to be even better.

Why You Should Attend: Onward has a stellar reputation in the SaaS events community. So much so that leaders from major companies like Apple, Google, and Amazon attend annually. While the speaker list has yet to be announced for 2019, previous speakers include: Neil deGrasse Tyson, the famous astrophysicist, David Blaine, a popular magician and entertainer, and leaders at companies like Amazon, Pinterest, and Waze. So you can trust that this year's speakers will be up to snuff as well.

18. LTV Conf

That's a wrap for #LTVConf! Now comes the real fun - taking the insight and connections to scale your SaaS. See you at LTV Conf Winter 2018! pic.twitter.com/gwzQKQQw61

— FE International (@FEIntl) May 12, 2018

Source: Twitter

Date and Location: April 3 - 4 in New York City, New York

In SaaS, LTV is one of the most important metrics to track. So, if you happen to work for a SaaS company, it makes sense to attend an event that dedicates itself to this topic, right? LTV Conf is one of North America's leading SaaS conferences. It boasts a presentation score of 9.6 (out of 10) and 95.7% of previous attendees say they would love to attend again.

Unfortunately, the 2019 gathering has already taken place. But we suggest you visit their site and snag your 2020 tickets today at the early bird rate.

Why You Should Attend: At LTV Conf, attendees learn how to grow and scale their SaaS companies, the pros and cons of both bootstrapping and getting VC funding, how to hire properly, and much more — all things that can affect LTV. The 2019 list of speakers includes well-known consultants, successful founders, and general industry experts.

19. SaaS North

Source: SaaS North

Date and Location: November 26 - 27 in Ottawa, Canada

Looking to scale up your SaaS company? Then attend SaaS North, Canada's largest conference dedicated to the topic. The 2018 gathering brought together 1,750 people from more than 600 companies to learn from 70 speakers and attend 40 different sessions. Since the entire event focuses on scaling, we have to believe that 2019 will be even bigger.

Why You Should Attend: SaaS North is endorsed by some of the biggest players in the technology industry. Folks from Shopify, Microsoft, HubSpot and more all sing the conference's praises. The event is also known for connecting people. Should you attend, you'll have ample opportunity to be encouraged by fellow SaaS professionals, learn from successful software entrepreneurs, and meet potential investors.

20. Recur

At first subscription didn’t work for @KopariBeauty until they hit a nerve with coconut deodorant. Talking LTV for subscription ecommerce at #Recur conference. @ReChargePayment @_SUBTA_ pic.twitter.com/D0stzkAPrT

— Alicia Thomas (@thealiciathomas) October 18, 2018

Source: Twitter

Date and Location: December (Exact Date TBD) in Boston, Massachusetts

Recur is a SaaS conference hosted by ProfitWell. It aims to bring together the smartest people in the subscription community to share down-in-the-trenches war stories, offer one-on-one advice, and provide networking opportunities. The event has grown substantially in the last few years and has a strong history of securing repeat attendees — always a good sign!

Why You Should Attend: Recur, happening in December 2019, is a great way to cap your year. Should you attend, you'll have the chance to learn from some of the brightest minds in SaaS and network with other professionals in your field. Your ticket also includes access to video recordings so you can take some of the conference magic home with you.

21. SaaS Monster

Source: YouTube

Date and Location: May 20 - 23 in Toronto, Canada

SaaS Monster stands apart from the rest of the conferences on this list. Mostly because it's not it's own conference. Rather, it's a SaaS specific track within one of the world's fastest growing technology events, Collision Conference. But don't let that deter you from attending. SaaS Monster will focus on four main pillars of content related to SaaS: cloud computing, big data, enterprise technology, and security.

Why You Should Attend: SaaS Monster will bring together SaaS professionals to discuss the industry, share valuable insights, and network with each other. In 2019, folks from Adobe, MailChimp, Intercom, Zendesk, and more will be speaking. And the best part? A ticket to SaaS Monster allows you to attend the full Collision Conference experience!

22. HYPERGROWTH

Source: VentureFizz

Date and Location: June 10 in London, United Kingdom

HYPERGROWTH empowers its attendees to "discover your breakthrough". The event brings together innovative business leaders to share their insights on business growth, selling tactics, marketing strategies, and more. Keynote speakers in 2019 include an award-winning filmmaker, a best-selling author, and Adobe's CMO. And don't worry if the London date doesn't jive with your schedule. HYPERGROWTH will also be held in Boston and San Francisco later in the year. Just know that the lineup of speakers will change for each location.

Why You Should Attend: Join 2,000 other game changers for this exciting conference focused on sales techniques, marketing strategies, and general growth tactics. While not strictly a SaaS conference, HYPERGROWTH is a collection of innovators and provides plenty of learning and networking opportunities for professionals in a wide variety of industries. Plus, the tickets are very affordable when compared to many other high-quality conferences.

23. Call to Action Conference

Source: Beeline Web

Date and Location: September 25 - 26 in Vancouver, Canada

Hosted by Unbounce, a popular landing page software company, Call to Action Conference (i.e. #CTAConf) is a must-attend marketing event set in the beautiful city of Vancouver, Canada. Historically, it's been a fun, engaging, and insightful conference. 2019 should be no different. So far, confirmed speakers include brilliant minds from companies like Moz and Orbit Media Studios.

Why You Should Attend: Unbounce are experts at marketing and conversion optimization. After all, that's what they do all day, every day. If you need to learn how to better market your SaaS startup and convert more website visitors into paying customers, get your ticket to CTA Conference now. But the event is more than just oodles of learning opportunities. It's also a blast and the afterparty gets high marks from previous attendees.

24. BoxWorks

Source: Medium

Date and Location: October 3 - 4 in San Francisco, California

BoxWorks, hosted by (you guessed it!) Box, contemplates the future of work. Were you to attend the 2019 gathering, you'd learn how to transform your business by harnessing digital technologies and gaining a competitive edge. The conference offers seven different tracks so your event experience can be catered to your own personal needs.

Why You Should Attend: Whether you want to learn about digital transformation, security, modern cloud stacks, or specific industries, BoxWorks has content for you. The list of 2019 speakers features execs from Box and IBM with more to be added soon. And the conference also has a Box certification program. Get hands-on training with the tool and become a power user.

25. Technology & Services World

Source: YouTube

Date and Location: May 6 - 8 in San Diego, California

Technology and Services World (TSW) is "where technology and service executives talk business." Intrigued? Then secure your tickets for this event and learn about customer success, revenue generation, selling tactics, artificial intelligence, professional services best practices, and more.

Why You Should Attend: To succeed in the modern business world, you need to stay on the cutting edge of technology. At TSW, you'll learn everything you need to about the topic. You'll also have ample opportunity to network with colleagues. Lastly, the expo will expose you to new tools and solutions that will make your work life easier.

26. Dublin Tech Summit

Source: Explore Group

Date and Location: April 10 - 11 in Dublin, Ireland

Dublin Tech Summit is Europe's fastest growing tech conference. It features more than 200 speakers and 10,000 attendees — nearly half of which are women! This event does a great job of making sure everyone feels welcome and included. Speakers in previous years include leaders from Amazon, Google, and NASA.

While the 2019 event has already taken place, super early bird tickets can be purchased for 2020 at a steeply discounted rate.

Why You Should Attend: DTS brings together world-class innovators to share knowledge and cover the latest trends. And attendees have a chance to network with other event-goers from 70 different countries and with industry leaders.

27. MicroConf

Source: Bootstrapped.fm

Date and Location: March 24 - 28 in Las Vegas, Nevada

MicroConf takes a different approach than many of the other events listed in this article. It focuses exclusively on small, self-funded companies. If that's the kind of business you own or work for, this conference is a must-attend. Though you'll have to go in 2020 as the 2019 conference has already taken place.

Why You Should Attend: MicroConf offers two distinct conference tracks. The Growth Edition is aimed at those currently earning a full-time income from their digital products. The Starter Edition is for those not currently making a full time income from their startup. Both tracks will help attendees further their careers by giving them access to world-class performers and speakers.

28. Modern SaaS Finance Summit

We have a packed house at the @SageIntacct Modern SaaS Finance Summit here in San Jose. Thank you to our attendees for joining today's event!@StackOverflow @GainsightHQ @Jobvite @G2Crowd @JeffEpstein @BessemerVP @gsands @costanoavc @FloQast @Workiva @codeverse @davidappel pic.twitter.com/9gWqDUK7nV

— Sage Intacct (@SageIntacct) February 6, 2019

Source: Sage Intacct

Date and Location: May 16 in New York City, New York

The Modern SaaS Finance Summit is a niche conference that focuses on the five key pillars that SaaS finance leaders need to address. The one-day event is hosted by Sage Intacct at the Dominick in New York City.

Why You Should Attend: For financial professionals at SaaS companies, this conference is incredibly valuable. Topics covered include scaling to $100m, the proper metrics to prove your companies growth model, and how to build an accurate financial forecast. Pretty important stuff, right?

29. Ascent

Honored to be the winner amongst so many great startups today at @AscentConfNYC! Thanks for having us and hearing how Perksy is building the future of feedback! #MarketingStrategy with @nadiagenmasri pic.twitter.com/60h5cKjuP4

— Perksy (@getperksy) October 4, 2018

Source: Twitter

Date and Location: October 7 - 8 in New York City, New York

What do you get when you combine 3,000 attendees, 300 exhibitors, and 4 unique conference tracks? Ascent, New York City's prominent tech conference. The 4 tracks include: "Startup Grad School", which will teach you the keys to entrepreneurship, "VC and Investing", which covers investment strategy and networking, "Growth and Marketing", which shares the latest business growth insights, and "SaaSummit", which talks all things SaaS related.

Why You Should Attend: Ascent is a great collection of innovators. 43% of the 3,000 attendees are founders and/or CEOs and 26% of them are investors. The event also has a strong history of securing great speakers. Execs from Foursquare, The Muse, and Credit Karma have spoken in previous years.

30. SXSW

Source: SXSW

Date and Location: March 8 - 17 in Austin, Texas

No SaaS conference list is complete without mentioning South by Southwest (SXSW). This event is absolutely massive. In fact, it's one of the most well-known events in the world — regardless of topic or industry. The 2019 event (which, unfortunately, has already happened) discussed things like blockchain, startups, marketing tactics, art, sports, and more.

Why You Should Attend: The 2019 slate of keynote speakers included the Beastie Boys, the founders of Instagram, a successful politician, and award-winning writers and musicians. There was so much knowledge to be gleaned from these folks! The conference also gives attendees the chance to network with thousands of others. Plus, there's so much going on. If you need a break from the sessions, you can always listen to live music or catch a film screening. Definitely consider attending in 2020.

Wrapping Up: Which SaaS Events Will You Attend?

The amount of SaaS conferences out there is mind-boggling. But the above list will help you narrow down your options to just the 30 best get-togethers. We encourage you to read back through and pick out a few tech events or user conferences that will be most beneficial to you.

Planning to host your very own SaaS event? Don't even try without event software! This tool will make the entire event-planning process easier and more profitable.

Did you enjoy this article? Then you might also like our posts on:

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10 ½ Creative Event Marketing Ideas to Drive Ticket Sales

You have countless event marketing options. And with that comes a paralysis of choice. Where to focus your attention and efforts? And how to come up with new ideas beyond basic social posts? What if you decide wrong? The thought of spending your marketing budget for naught sends you into a panic spiral. Your anxiety […]

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How to use video to promote, host, and recap your next event

Interested in learning how to make awesome videos that promote, host, and recap events? Here are 5 real-world examples from industry leading brands.

Video event marketing is (and will continue to become) an important tool for every step of the event promotion process. According to 2019 event marketing statistics, 73% of marketers have all increased their use of video. And after learning from these real-world case studies, you probably will too! But first, a quick overview of why video event marketing is so useful in the first place.

Why is Video Event Marketing Important?

Industry leaders have already predicted the following 2019 video event marketing trends:

Video storytelling is becoming a daily experience. An impressive increase in paid social video ads this past year combined with new technologies like virtual reality and 360-degree recordings make video even more integrated into our day-to-day experiences. It only makes sense to have our marketing strategies reflect these lifestyle changes.

Younger audiences love video. Gen Z audiences on average watch online videos for an hour more per day than their Millennial counterparts.

Video content can boost sales. According to Timothee Gerardin at Prisma Media, advanced video content creation strategies (like the ones showcased later in this article) will soon videos even more ideal for both monetization and audience engagement online.

In addition to providing benefits, the 5 examples below will help inspire your next creative event promotion strategy with new ways to digitally promote, host, and recap your work.

How to Use Video to Promote Your Event:

Share Teasers

Just like a great film trailer, this Tony Robbins Date with Destiny event promotion video created in the Wibbitz platform does an effective job of setting expectations, conveying value, and giving audiences that much needed sneak peek at the experience itself. In it we see the self help expert himself along with video of attendees emotionally affected during past events.

Video is a unique way to share Tony’s work with audiences so they can really see him in action. He already has many ways for audiences to experience his wisdom (books, podcasts, etc.) but this teaser trailer makes attending one of his live events that much more appealing.

Main Takeaway: In addition to sharing event details like location and dates, make sure your event promotion video includes a sample of what your audience can expect. While post event videos with audience testimonials are great, seeing participants experience the event live for themselves is so much more exciting. It also makes it easy for viewers to imagine themselves having the same experience.

Inspire Action

The AJC Global Forum created this exciting video with Wibbitz to promote their annual event. Viewers are inspired by both the video’s heroic music and the message AJC shares with prospects. The message itself is centered around the organization’s values. Clearly spelled out and paired with fantastic visuals, it’s hard not to get behind AJC’s mission statement.

Main Takeaway: If what you are doing is truly extraordinary, communicating that through video will be more impactful than any paragraph of standalone text you could possibly write. Capture viewers’ hearts and minds with emotional music, visuals, and messaging.

How to Use Video to Host Your Event:

Create FOMO

iHeart Radio are pros at showcasing live event highlights and exciting you-had-to-be-there videos. In addition to this envy-inducing Baby Shark clip their team created with Wibbitz while hosting the iHeart Music & More Festival, their Instagram Stories highlights are chock full of awards show coverage, updated in real time. So if anyone watching their Instagram videos was on the fence about going this year, they’ll definitely make it a priority to attend the next chance they get!

Main Takeaway: Featuring your event highlights through disappearing social media clips is a great way to give audiences a taste of the experience while also emphasizing the limited window of time they have to join in the fun.

How to Use Video to Recap Your Event:

Repurpose Content

Footage from your event panels and guest lecturers can be extremely useful for recapping your event. In the recap video page for our last Wibbitz Storyteller Circle in Paris, the featured videos share some of our favorite and most insightful quotes from our panel of industry experts.

Publishing these digestible takeaways on a landing page helps persuade those who didn’t attend to come to the next event, and serves as a great takeaway to send attendees as a follow-up refresher. Plus, having rich media available from your live events is a simple and practical way to ensure your future events have the supplementary materials you need to convince prospects to register.

Main Takeaway: Always record your event activities. Whether it’s a series of guest lectures or a view of the crowd on opening day, having video content on hand for future promotional activities is always a good idea.

Provide Value

Bizzabo proves that video recaps aren’t just for live events - they can be highly effective for digital ones too! Their Creating a Successful Event Agenda Webinar Recap is an excellent example of how effective it is to share a bite-size version of the event with your audience after it has already happened. By sharing this event highlight, Bizzabo provides helpful information for viewers interested in the topic. Viewers can gain actionable takeaways from this short video now that make them feel even more excited to check out the full version later.

Main Takeaway: The experience of watching your event recap video should be enough to persuade audiences to invest in the full experience. Sharing information they can actually use is a great way of going about it but value can also come in the form of positive emotions, inspiring words, and pre-sale codes for future events.

Key Ideas: Videos for Events

No matter how you use video event marketing, be sure to keep these key ideas in mind when creating your next strategy:

Be authentic. Show real moments shared between hosts and participants as well as the values your organization is built on.

Have fun. Whether your event was live or digital, showing off the parts of your event that your audience would consider the most fun is a great way to inspire future new and return ticket sales.

Prioritize experiences. By its very nature, video is a “show don’t tell” medium. Make sure you use it to help viewers visualize what it would be like for them to attend your event. Whether that’s through guest quotes, exciting behind the scenes clips, or emotional personal moments is up to you.

No matter how you choose to use video, adding this useful tool to your event strategy for promotion, hosting, and/or recapping the action is a smart move. As long as you remember that video event marketing is all about helping viewers personally connect with your experience, you really can’t go wrong! Add these ideas to your event software to maximize insight and learn more about what works best for your audience.

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Introducing the Eventbrite App Marketplace: Essential Apps for Event Creators

The Eventbrite App Marketplace is a collection of powerful and trusted apps built for event creators like you. Discover more about your audience, sell more tickets in more places, and save time with apps that work seamlessly with Eventbrite. Every event is unique, and that’s why today we’re excited to launch the new Eventbrite App […]

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Welcome to the Eventbrite App Marketplace and Our New Partners: Constant Contact, Gift Up!, Lennd, and Prism

Today we’re unveiling the Eventbrite App Marketplace, the next iteration of what we formerly called Eventbrite Spectrum. With a brand new look and feel, the Eventbrite App Marketplace was reimagined to make it even easier for event creators to find and leverage 100+ trusted apps to help them save time, run events more efficiently, and, […]

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How to use video to promote, host, and recap your next event

Interested in learning how to make awesome videos that promote, host, and recap events? Here are 5 real-world examples from industry leading brands.

Why is Video Event Marketing Important?

Industry leaders have already predicted the following 2019 video event marketing trends:

Younger audiences love video. Gen Z audiences on average watch online videos for an hour more per day than their Millennial counterparts.

In addition to providing benefits, the 5 examples below will help inspire your next creative event promotion strategy with new ways to digitally promote, host, and recap your work.

How to Use Video to Promote Your Event

Share Teasers

Inspire Action

How to Use Video to Host Your Even

Create FOMO

How to Use Video to Recap Your Event

Repurpose Content

Provide Value

Bizzabo proves that video recaps aren’t just for live events - they can be highly effective for digital ones too! Their 2019 Event Trends Webinar Recap is an excellent example of how effective it is to share a bite-size version of the event with your audience after it has already happened. By sharing this event highlight, Bizzabo provides helpful information for viewers interested in the topic. Viewers can gain actionable takeaways from this short video now that make them feel even more excited to check out the full version later.

Key Ideas: Videos for Events

No matter how you use video event marketing, be sure to keep these key ideas in mind when creating your next strategy:

Be authentic. Show real moments shared between hosts and participants as well as the values your organization is built on.

Have fun. Whether your event was live or digital, showing off the parts of your event that your audience would consider the most fun is a great way to inspire future new and return ticket sales.

from Cameron Jones Updates https://blog.bizzabo.com/how-to-use-video-to-promote-host-and-recap-your-next-event

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