Want to step up your email marketing game in 2022? Consider investing in yourself by attending a conference this year. Unlike podcasts and online courses, conferences allow you the unique opportunity to learn from industry leaders while networking with fellow marketers.
This year, the top conferences vary from in-person to fully online, with a hybrid option in-between. Regardless of the setup, attendees will enjoy a sense of community with other go-getters aiming to improve their strategies and stay up-to-date with email trends.
The 2022 email marketing conference hit list
Here’s the Paved list of the top email marketing conferences in 2022. Check out each conference’s website directly for more information.
MailCon
MailCon is the world’s largest email marketing conference, owned and operated by the marketing solution Phonexa. This year’s event has a capacity of over 2,000 at Caesars Palace, with no virtual opportunities available.
Over the course of the conference, attendees will hear from a variety of accomplished speakers. The panel includes senior associates from high-profile companies like Deloitte and LinkedIn, as well as C-suite executives from a range of digital marketing companies and consulting firms.
On top of a packed agenda of information-rich courses, the conference also includes a selection of social and networking events. In addition to a couple of cocktail hours, event-goers can also attend The Marketer’s Ball at Omnia Nightclub, featuring rapper Ja Rule.
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Dates: January 11-13, 2022
Sessions included:
- •6 Email Marketing Hacks that Drive Immediate Results
- •Deliverability Workshop
- •Picking a Fight in the Inbox: The Art of War and Email Marketing in 2022
- •Elevating Email Marketing in a Digital Landscape
Deliverability Summit
Deliverability Summit is a two-day in-person event dedicated to discussing issues surrounding email deliverability. The conference consists of interviews, training, presentations, certifications, and panel discussions. Attendees can also get the opportunity to meet fellow email marketers through online and in-person networking events.
The summit features keynote speaker Max Schrems, an activist and lawyer known for launching prominent legal cases against Facebook regarding privacy. Event-goers will also hear from executives at leading blocklists and anti-spam organizations, including:
- •Simon Forster (CEO of Spamhaus)
- •Kate Barrett (founder of eFocus Marketing)
- •Martijn Groeneweg (CEO and founder of DMARC Advisor)
- •Steve Henderson (head of deliverability at Emarsys)
- •Lauren Meyer (CMO at SocketLabs)
Location: London, UK
Dates: March 28-29, 2022
Sessions included:
- •Professionals Panel: Deliverability Mastery
- •Leveling Up into Deliverability
- •Busting Blocklist Myths Chat with Live Q&A
- •What is the deal with Expiring emails?
- •Keynote: What GDPR and Schrems II mean for Email
- •Deliverability Best Practices in 2022
EiQ
Originally founded by BrightWave, EiQ is an annual email marketing conference that’s been running since 2017. Since the company was acquired by Ansira in 2019, it’s continued to run the event, leading discussions surrounding email marketing trends and innovations.
Location: Virtual
Date: April 5, 2022
In 2021, EiQ covered topics including email loyalty, email design systems, and leveraging CRM and email to drive commerce. In addition to the keynote speakers, the conference also included 30-minute breakout sessions.
ANA Email Evolution Conference
After an entirely virtual event in 2021, the ANA Email Evolution Conference is back with an in-person option this year. However, participants also have the opportunity to attend virtually if preferred. The event is known to cover the latest industry trends to enable marketers to develop effective strategies. This year’s speakers include leaders from a range of top companies, including Verizon Media, HP, and Office Depot.
Location: Scottsdale, AZ, or virtual
Dates: May 16-18, 2022
Unspam Email For Leaders
Unspam Email For Leaders is one of several email conferences run by Really Good Emails this year. This in-person event centered on discussing strategy, execution, and collaboration for email marketers.
Location: London, UK
Dates: May 27-28, 2022
Sessions included:
- •The art and science of banishing cognitive bias in your marketing
- •Hitting the Mark on Customer Experience
- •Stop. Collaborate and Listen.
- •Communicating Your Brand Values
- •MPP Impacts - How to pivot and prioritize metrics beyond the open
For more, check out the Unspam website to learn about Email for Commerce and Email for SaaS/Media.
Email Innovations Summit
Created in collaboration with Only Influencers and Rising Media, the Email Innovations Summit aims to explore, educate and discuss the cutting-edge of email marketing trends. Similar to MailCon, it’s hosted at Caesars Palace with exclusively in-person options. Its speaker panel includes a mix of entrepreneurs and C-suite executives from email and marketing startups.
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Dates: June 21-22, 2022
Sessions included:
- •Level Up Your Metrics Game: Improving the Success of your Email Program with Smarter Metric Analysis
- •Making Subject Lines Pop in the Inbox
- •Email Innovations That Get Attention
- •Building a Foundation for Innovation
- •Keep it Compliant: Consent Requirements for Email Marketers
Craft + Commerce
After its last appearance in 2019, ConvertKit’s Craft + Commerce is back with an in-person event. This three-day conference aims to support online creators in building connections and growing their businesses. The itinerary consists of a variety of main stage talks and workshops, followed by a closing party to wrap it all up.
Hear from a diverse speaker board of independent creators, including:
- •Nathan Barry (founder of ConvertKit)
- •Benjamin Hardy (psychologist and author)
- •Glo Antanmo (entrepreneur and traveler)
- •Cara Chace (entrepreneur and Pinterest expert)
Location: Boise, Idaho
Dates: June 23-25, 2022
Stay in the loop with email marketing conferences
While we strongly recommend staying informed through free resources like email blogs and podcasts, many conferences include advantages that you can’t get elsewhere. However, the event you choose to attend will hinge on several factors, from price to geography.
To learn more about email marketing conferences, check out our previous blog posts:
- •2023 Email Marketing Conferences You Shouldn't Miss
- •2021 Email Marketing Conferences You Need To Attend
- •2019 Email Marketing Conferences You Should Attend
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