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The 8th Annual DigiMarCon Central—the leading Digital Marketing, Media, and Advertising Conference & Exhibition in Central United States—returns May 19th – 20th, 2026, to the iconic Soldier Field Stadium in Chicago, Illinois. Join industry leaders, innovators, and peers in-person or online for 2 action-packed days of cutting-edge strategies, emerging trends, and game-changing technologies in AdTech, MarTech, SaaS, and more.
Be part of DigiMarCon Central 2026 and unlock the secrets to thriving in today’s rapidly evolving digital world. With top-tier keynotes, inspiring case studies, actionable strategy sessions, and unmatched networking opportunities, this is the ultimate event for marketers, sponsors, and tech leaders. Discover why professionals return year after year to stay ahead of the curve.
In 2026, the digital marketing landscape is evolving faster than ever, driven by emerging technologies, AI, and automation that are reshaping the way brands connect with audiences. At DigiMarCon, marketing professionals will gain the insights, strategies, and tools needed to stay ahead of the curve in this rapidly changing environment. From cutting-edge AI-driven personalization to automation breakthroughs that maximize efficiency, this year’s theme highlights the critical need for marketers to innovate boldly, adapt swiftly, and dominate their industry. Whether you’re looking to future-proof your strategies, harness the power of data-driven marketing, or explore the next wave of digital disruption, DigiMarCon is the must-attend event to ensure you remain competitive, relevant, and ahead of the game.
The future isn’t coming—it’s here. Are you ready? 🚀
DigiMarCon is the global stage for serious digital marketers.
Join 35,000+ attendees worldwide and learn from 1,000+ expert speakers delivering cutting-edge strategies and real-world insights you can use immediately.
Hosted in 50+ cities across 20+ countries, DigiMarCon connects you with a powerful global marketing community, featuring 1,000+ innovative exhibitors, a 150,000-member association network, and nonstop opportunities to network, collaborate, and grow.
This isn’t just another conference. It’s where marketers level up, make connections that matter, and stay ahead of what’s next.
Be energized by world-class speakers at DigiMarCon who will motivate, engage, and ignite new ideas to drive higher performance and greater productivity.
Experience bold, thought-provoking presentations from a diverse group of influential voices designed to educate, challenge assumptions, and expand your perspective.
Discover big ideas from innovators and thought leaders who are reshaping the business landscape, and gain powerful insights to transform your organization, elevate your business, and accelerate personal growth.
At DigiMarCon Central 2026, you’ll gain everything you need to elevate your digital marketing game. Expect to challenge conventional thinking, discover innovative approaches, and walk away with a professional toolkit filled with actionable insights, strategies, and ideas to accelerate your agency, team, or brand to the next level of success. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve in the fast-evolving digital landscape!
DigiMarCon Central 2026 is your gateway to the next wave of innovation in digital marketing. With only a limited number of seats available, this exclusive event will fill up fast. Don’t miss your chance to connect with industry leaders, discover game-changing strategies, and supercharge your success. Secure your spot today before it’s too late!
DigiMarCon brings together a powerful and diverse community of industry leaders, including global brands, marketing agencies, technology solution providers, media owners, publishers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, investors, government representatives, corporate executives, and academic institutions. This dynamic mix of industries gives delegates exclusive access to decision-makers, thought leaders, and innovators across the technology and business landscape.
DigiMarCon will bring together marketing leaders. Hear what some of the brands making the biggest waves in marketing believe their competitive advantage is, plus their thoughts, ideas, and insights on the industry and their specific challenges.
Some of the biggest media brands in the world speak at DigiMarCon, providing a platform to discuss a wide array of industry topics when it comes to the global and local media industry.
Hear from agency leaders across media, creative, digital, social, and more. Learn about their market conditions, challenges, ideation processes, and the client opportunities they are seeing.

The Auditorium is the epicenter of thought leadership, innovation, and actionable insights in digital marketing. Featuring round-table seating and a live stage, this is where expert speakers deliver powerful keynotes, interactive panels, and master classes that explore the latest trends, best practices, and strategies in digital marketing, media, and advertising. Whether your goal is to refine campaigns, adopt new tools, or gain insights from industry leaders, these presentations provide a roadmap for staying ahead in the fast-evolving digital landscape. From inspirational keynotes to engaging panel discussions, the Auditorium gives you the chance to learn directly from visionaries, absorb actionable strategies, and leave equipped to apply your new knowledge immediately.

The Exhibition Hall is a showcase of innovation, technology, and networking opportunities. Explore the latest solutions in Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech, SaaS, and digital tools while connecting with fellow marketers, innovators, and industry leaders. With dedicated networking areas and interactive exhibits, this space encourages collaboration, idea sharing, and meaningful connections. Thinking about showcasing your brand or partnering with DigiMarCon? Don’t miss the chance to spotlight your business, gain exposure, and build strategic partnerships—inquire about exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities today.

The Training Theater is your destination for cutting-edge strategies, digital marketing insights, and actionable takeaways. Featuring a dynamic mix of live-streamed sessions from the DigiMarCon Conference, attendees learn from industry experts on topics that matter most, from optimizing media spend to mastering new tools. During the Lunch and Learn presentation at the Networking Luncheon, you can combine learning with peer collaboration, exchanging ideas and building relationships while gaining insights designed to elevate your marketing game.

Step inside the Podcast Studio, an interactive hub for live conversations, interviews, and thought leadership. Watch top exhibitors, speakers, and influencers discuss trends, strategies, and success stories that are shaping the future of digital marketing. Every podcast is live-streamed across official social media channels, amplifying reach and letting you experience innovation in real time. Whether attending in person or online, the Podcast Studio offers a unique blend of learning, networking, and inspiration, giving you fresh ideas to supercharge your marketing strategies.

The Dining Hall is more than just a place to eat—it’s a hub for conversation, collaboration, and connection. During scheduled networking breaks, enjoy delicious meals and beverages while meeting fellow marketers, thought leaders, and innovators. This space provides the perfect setting to exchange ideas, explore new opportunities, and foster meaningful partnerships. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or sitting down for a networking lunch, the Dining Hall ensures every meal becomes a chance to connect, collaborate, and grow professionally.

Capture your DigiMarCon experience at the Photo Booth, where creativity meets fun and engagement. Snap a photo, create a boomerang or GIF, and instantly share your experience on social media. This interactive area is more than a photo opportunity—it’s a chance to document memories, celebrate connections, and showcase your presence at the event. Whether alone, with colleagues, or with new connections, the Photo Booth provides a fun, memorable, and shareable experience that highlights the energy and excitement of DigiMarCon.
Put your brand, product, or solution at the forefront of the industry’s premier digital marketing, media, and advertising conference. Sponsoring DigiMarCon is the ultimate opportunity to align your company with content that reinforces your strategic positioning, while demonstrating thought leadership and innovation in the marketing ecosystem. From interactive exhibits to exclusive networking opportunities, your sponsorship drives brand awareness, engagement, and business growth.
Opportunities are limited and highly sought after, so now is the time to secure your spot and make a lasting impact. Explore our sponsorship packages to discover the perfect way to showcase your brand, reach key decision-makers, and influence the future of digital marketing.

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DigiMarCon is the Largest Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference & Exhibition series in the world, with annual events held in all continents (North America, Latin America, Europe, UK, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa) in 13 countries (United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain, Brazil, Singapore, India, United Arab Emirates and South Africa), across 33 cities (New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington DC, New Orleans, Atlanta, Detroit, Miami, Denver, San Diego, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Honolulu, London, Dublin, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Dubai, Sydney, Auckland, Singapore and Sao Paulo). All DigiMarCon Events can be attended in-person or online. Wherever you are located there is a regional DigiMarCon event nearby you can attend.
DigiMarCon Conferences are held in top luxury 5-star event venues across the world such as; Royal Caribbean Cruise Ships, Olympic Stadiums, Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre and Wynn, JW Marriott, Marriott Marquis, Hyatt Regency, InterContinental, The Westin, Renaissance, Hilton, Conrad, W, Sheraton, Loews and Sofitel Hotel properties. Discount hotel room rates at each venue hotel means no hassle getting to and from the venue each day.
Building relationships matter! At DigiMarCon Conferences we have more networking breaks on our program than others. On average there are 8 Networking breaks at each event giving delegates ample opportunities in a relaxed atmosphere to meet others over the 2-days at the event; from 1-hour round table networking luncheons to 3-hour dinner receptions. These networking breaks are set in picturesque locations to facilitate memorable experiences while fostering new relationships. Such experiences include enjoying cocktails and the Sunset over the Pacific Ocean on a private Ocean Terrace in Santa Monica, to being on the Sydney Olympic Stadium playing arena at night enjoying cocktails under the lights, to dining at the 360 Revolving Restaurant at the top of the CN Tower in Toronto for a Dinner Reception, enjoying cocktails on a private promenade overlooking Times Square in New York City, or having fun at the Dazzles Night Club onboard the Royal Caribbean Oasis of the Seas for a Farewell Party, etc.
DigiMarCon Keynotes, Panels and Master Classes are facilitated by the foremost thought leaders in the industry, from celebrity social media influencers to CMO’s from the largest Fortune 500 company brands that are disrupting the digital marketing, media and advertising industry, such as Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon, Oracle, Adobe, eBay, Netflix and more. All presentations are pitch-free, and include actionable takeaways, case studies, strategies and tactics, ready to be applied when back in the office.
At DigiMarCon Conferences you are never ‘left in the dark’…. literally, in a large room far away from the stage and speakers, crushed in tight theater seating, without even a table, while sitting in the dark. At DigiMarCon all delegates have premium meeting space in luxurious ballroom well-lit spaces, with comfortable seating with table enabling delegates to use their laptop to take notes with ample charging facilities onsite in a comfortable space to learn and thrive. All tables are situated close with direct view of the stage.
DigiMarCon Conferences are affordable to attend, from single-day event passes up to two-day VIP options at a fraction of the cost of other industry events. We offer significant discounts for early bird registrations. Additionally, on top of time-limited discount pass rates, because budgets are tight, we want to make sure all groups have a chance to attend DigiMarCon. For government employees, students, academic, startups, non-profit organizations and teams, we offer generous discounts off the prevailing registration price.
Attend DigiMarCon and you become part of the show! DigiMarCon Conferences tap into the talent of the room, drawing from the knowledge and experience of the professionals in the audience. All DigiMarCon events include regular interactive question and answer sessions with speakers and the audience ideal for collaboration, audience polls, along with ice-breaker and group exercises, steered by charismatic Emcees.
DigiMarCon Conferences put you right up and close with the speakers giving you the opportunity to meet these social media influencers which you follow in person. Speakers are never hidden in private speaker rooms away from the audience, they are in the auditorium sitting right beside you and participating.
Attending a conference is a well-researched decision. There are many factors to consider such as location, time, venue, cost, speakers, content, etc. At DigiMarCon our results-obsessed Customer Service team are at your service before, during and after the event to help with your needs. It’s at the core of what we do — it drives our business. Offsite, we are ready to assist you via phone, ticket or chat. Onsite at our Conferences, friendly DigiMarCon staff serve as your hosts. They welcome your input and are happy to assist you.
At all DigiMarCon Conferences is the co-located exclusive event TECHSPO Technology Expo, which showcases the new generation of technology and innovation, including; AdTech, MarTech, Internet, Mobile and SaaS technologies. Be inspired, amazed and educated on how these evolving technologies will impact your business for the better. Unlimited Access to TECHSPO Technology Expo is included with all DigiMarCon passes.
DigiMarCon All Access & VIP Passes include a 12-month on demand access to hundreds of hours of DigiMarCon speaker keynotes, panels and master class presentations from recent DigiMarCon Conferences, including videos, slide decks and key takeaways, available on demand so you can watch what you want, when you want.
Attendees of DigiMarcon Conferences gain membership to an exclusive global Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Community of over 500,000 worldwide subscribers to our award-winning digital marketing blog and over 100,000 members to the International Association of Digital Marketing Professionals (visit https://iadmp.org). This global community comprises of innovators, senior marketers and branders, entrepreneurs, digital executives and professionals, web & mobile strategists, designers and web project managers, business leaders, business developers, agency executives and their teams and anyone else who operates in the digital community who leverage digital, mobile, and social media marketing. We provide updates to the latest whitepapers and industry reports to keep you updated on trends, innovation and best practice digital marketing.
The events industry has forever changed in a world affected by COVID-19. The health and safety of our guests, staff and community is our highest priority and paramount. The team at DigiMarCon is dedicated to ensuring a great experience at our in-person events, and that includes providing a safe, clean and hygienic environment for our delegates. Some of the key areas we have implemented safe and hygienic measures include;
DigiMarCon has always been industry leaders of the Hybrid Event experience for years (a hybrid event combines a "live" in-person event with a "virtual" online component), no one needs to miss out on attending our events. Each DigiMarCon Conference can be attended in-person (with a Main Conference, All Access or VIP Pass) or online (with a Virtual Pass) giving attendees a choice for the experience they want to have. Attending virtually by viewing a Live Stream or On Demand enables participation by people who might be unable to attend physically due to travel or time zone constraints or through a wish to reduce the carbon footprint of the event. If you would like to meet the speakers, network with fellow marketing professionals at refreshment breaks, luncheons and evening receptions, check out the latest Internet, Mobile, AdTech, MarTech and SaaS technologies providers exhibiting then it is highly recommended to attend DigiMarCon in-person. As the largest Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference series with events in 33 international cities worldwide, across 13 countries, there is bound to be a DigiMarCon Event near you to attend in-person if you can.
DigiMarCon Conference Series is the annual gathering of the most powerful brands and senior agency executives in your region. The Sharpest Minds And The Most Influential Decision Makers - Together for Two Days.
Who Attends Our Conferences
Brands • Agencies • Solution & Service Providers • Media Owners • Publishers • Entrepreneurs • Start-Ups • Investors • Government • Corporates • Institutes of Higher Learning