Not long ago, attending an industry conference meant being there in person—virtual attendance wasn’t even a consideration. But COVID changed that, accelerating the shift to virtual conferences. It not only pushed us to refine virtual event technology but also proved how valuable and network-driven virtual conferences can be.
What’s even better is the rise of high-quality marketing conferences that are entirely free or offer a freemium option for consuming valuable content.
Here are some of the best free marketing conferences that are worth your time and won’t impact your budget.
Coming Soon
MarTech Conference — Fall 2025
Dates: September 17–18, 2025, online, free registration.
Who it is for: Senior marketing, technology, and digital leaders connecting technical possibilities to real strategic opportunities.
MeasureSummit 2025
Dates: October 8–10, 2025, virtual. Free live ticket available, with optional paid all-access for replays.
Focus: Analytics, measurement, GA4, CDPs, experimentation, and data-driven growth.
SMX Next 2025
Dates: November 18–19, 2025, online, free.
Focus: Search marketing trends and training with a strong emphasis on AI, SEO, and paid media.
Recent Past (2025)
SMX Advanced 2025
Dates: June 11–13, 2025. In-person program with a free Expo-level option; advanced SEO and PPC content.
AMA Virtual Conference: Demand Gen & Growth Marketing
Dates: June 10, 2025, online, free. Includes 6-month access to session recordings.
Focus: Practical strategies in demand generation, growth marketing, and digital campaigns. Hosted by the American Marketing Association.
Full-Funnel Summit 2025
Dates: March 26–28, 2025, virtual. Live event has passed; recordings often available.
Focus: B2B growth for complex, high-ACV sales cycles.
Adobe Summit 2025
Online Dates: March 18–19, 2025, free online experience. In-person programming has concluded; sessions now on demand.
Focus: Digital experience, personalization at scale, and AI.
Demand Conf 2025
Status: 2025 sessions available on demand, free.
Focus: Heads of Demand Gen, VPs of Marketing, and Growth leaders in SaaS.
Prior Year References (2024)
DEMAND 2024
Status: Past. Recordings available.
SMX Next 2024
Dates: November 13–14, 2024. Past. Recordings may be available.
MeasureSummit 2024
Dates: October 2024. Past. Recordings may be available.
SMX Advanced 2024
Dates: June 2024. Past. Recordings may be available.
Tips for Using This List
Free vs. freemium: Most of these have a free live or online tier. Many offer paid all-access passes for replays.
Replay libraries: After the live dates, check each site for session recordings. Many are free for a limited time.
Keep it current: If you run events, send me a note so I can include your free or freemium conference.