Last updated January 2026
Not long ago, attending an industry conference meant being there in person. Virtual attendance was not even a consideration. COVID accelerated the shift to virtual conferences, pushing event technology forward and proving how valuable and network driven virtual conferences can be.
Even better, we have seen the rise of high-quality marketing conferences that are entirely free or offer a freemium option for accessing valuable content.
This web page is a running list of free and freemium marketing conferences I want to keep on my radar. As dates pass, I replace them with the next upcoming edition when details are published.
Next up
| Event | Next known dates | Format | Cost model | Primary focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MarTech Conference | March 4, 2026 | Online | Free registration | Marketing technology, strategy, execution |
| Full-Funnel Summit | Late March 2026 | Virtual | Free and freemium | B2B growth, ABM, high ACV funnels |
| Adobe Summit | April 20 to April 22, 2026 | In person and online | Freemium | Digital experience, personalization, AI |
| SMX Advanced | June 3 to June 5, 2026 | In person | Paid Free Expo option | Advanced SEO, PPC, search strategy |
| SMX Next | November 18 to November 19, 2026 | Online | Freemium | SEO, PPC, search trends, AI impact |
| MarTech Conference | May 6, 2026 | Online | Free registration | Marketing technology, strategy, execution |
| MarTech Conference | September 2, 2026 | Online | Free registration | Marketing technology, strategy, execution |
| MarTech Conference | November 4, 2026 | Online | Free registration | Marketing technology, strategy, execution |
Still worth tracking
MeasureSummit
Most recent completed edition ran in October 2025. The next edition is expected in 2026, with free live access typically available and optional paid replay access.
AMA Virtual Conference: Demand Gen and Growth Marketing
The most recent edition ran in June 2025. A 2026 date has not been published yet, but this event is typically free and includes limited post-event recording access.
DEMAND (Metadata)
This is primarily an on demand content library. It is useful for tactical demand generation sessions you can watch in short blocks.
Tips for using this list
Free versus freemium: Many conferences provide free live access and charge for replays or extended access.
Replay windows: If recordings matter to you, register even if you cannot attend live.
Get more value fast: Pick a small number of sessions and capture notes using a simple format of problem, insight, action, and metric.
Keep it current
If you run a free or freemium marketing conference and want to be included, send me the event name, format, and next confirmed dates.