Looking to level up your career in 2022?
Maybe you want to develop a new skill set. Maybe you’re hoping to land your dream job. Or maybe you just want to fulfill your potential and become everything you possibly can be.
These are all noble goals. The question is, how do you achieve them? Simple, you attend one of the best sales and marketing conferences of 2022.
In this article, we’ll check out 12 conferences that are worth your time and money. That way you don’t have to comb through the interwebs and find them yourself. (Trust us, there are a lot of events out there, and some of them are a little shady.)
1. Leadscon 2022
When: March 21-23, 2022
Where: Las Vegas, NV
Why You Should Attend: Leadscon 2022 is where professionals go to learn one of the most valuable skills around—how to get more leads. This year's conference features a host of top-tier speakers who will teach you about attracting consumers, customer experience, outbound strategies, AI and machine learning, social media, and more.
Oh, and the agenda lists multiple parties and networking sessions, which means you'll be able to have fun and advance your career when you head down to Las Vegas at the end of March. Win!
2. Unspam Chicago
When: April 28-29, 2022
Where: Chicago, IL
Why You Should Attend: Unspam Chicago will take place in April of this year and focus on how to use email to make more sales. As such, the event will tackle important topics like engagement, purposeful communication, segmentation, and storytelling. Interested? Then book your ticket to the Windy City to learn from email experts at Drip, Shopify, Really Good Emails (the company hosting this event), and more. It's sure to be a good time. Plus, you might run into a few Nutshellers roaming around the event space ; )
3. Gartner CSO & Sales Leader Conference
When: May 17-18, 2022
Where: Virtual
Why You Should Attend: At the Gartner CSO & Sales Leader Conference, you'll learn, "adaptive sales strategies for a disrupted world." Here's the truth, things have changed in the past couple of years. Many of us work differently, socialize differently, and use technology more than we used to. Sales teams need to adapt to these changes to find success.
Fortunately, Gartner has assembled a must-attend virtual event to help prepare you for the future—whatever that may look like. Join a handful of Gartner experts to glean actionable insights you can use to improve your company's sales strategy immediately.
4. MozCon
When: July 11-13, 2022
Where: Seattle, WA
Why You Should Attend: MozCon has been a top marketing conference for years. The 2022 event features expert speakers who will teach you about SEO, search marketing, mobile conversion optimization, local search, and a whole lot more. But don't worry, MozCon isn't all work and no play. Enjoy the Monday Night Opening Mixer, multiple networking opportunities, and the Wednesday Closing Night Party, too.
If you're looking for education and entertainment, seriously consider attending MozCon this summer.
5. INBOUND
When: September 6-9, 2022
Where: Boston, MA and Virtual
Why You Should Attend: INBOUND is one of the biggest, most popular business events of the year. It's not surprising, it's hosted by HubSpot, one of the biggest, most popular business software tools on the market. This year's shindig will be a hybrid affair, which means you can attend live and in-person or from the comfort of your own home.
Either way, you'll have the chance to learn from and network with some of the brightest minds in marketing, sales, customer success, and revenue operations. INBOUND's actual speaker list and session content haven't been announced yet. But there's no reason to believe they'll be anything short of amazing. Secure your spot today and attend the gathering Forbes calls, "one event we do not miss."
6. SaaStr Annual 2022
When: September 13-15, 2022
Where: San Francisco, CA
Why You Should Attend: The eighth SaaStr Annual event is set to host 10,000 attendees in 2022. Why will there be such a large turnout? Because SaaStr is the ideal place for SaaS professionals to learn, network, and enjoy themselves. Will you be one of them? We definitely wouldn't blame you if you are! Get your tickets and hear from the top minds in SaaS, participate in 1-on-1 small group meetings, and enjoy nightly parties.
And here's another benefit: SaaStr is the only indoor-outdoor, festival-style event for SaaS professionals. In other words, SaaStr is everything you want an event to be—educational and tons of fun.
7. Content Marketing World
When: September 13-16, 2022
Where: Cleveland, OH
Why You Should Attend: Content Marketing World is at the forefront of the content marketing industry, and has been for 10+ years. It doesn't matter if you're looking to improve your content creation skills, network with important industry professionals, hire talented marketers, or develop more efficient marketing systems, Content Marketing World will help you do it. That's why mega brands like Microsoft, Dell, and Walmart consistently send their employees to this annual get-together.
The agenda for the 2022 event hasn't been released yet. Rest assured, it will be every bit as value-packed as in past years.
8. Dreamforce 2022
When: September 20-22, 2022
Where: San Francisco, CA
Why You Should Attend: Dreamforce is one of the biggest business events on the planet. Seriously, 170,000 business professionals attend every year. As of this writing, zero details have been released for the 2022 gathering, other than the date. But past get-togethers lead us to believe that Dreamforce 2022 will be jam-packed with top-level speakers, educational content, networking opportunities, and amazing entertainment.
(We're not kidding about the entertainment. Bands like U2, Foo Fighters, and Metallica have played in the past, as well as solo acts like Alicia Keys, Bruno Mars, and Stevie Wonder.) Keep your eye on this one.
