More for myself , I wanted to put together a list of European Search conferences taking place this year. These generally come under title Affiliate Marketing, Search Engine Marketing and Search Engine Optimisation conferences. I still on the fence whether to attend some of these or not. Most of these require travel and I would need to take the best part a week off to attend. And I wonder about the level of content at these events.
I’m guessing that for most of these events that my level of expertise would leave me not learning that much. Sometimes I get the feeling that (especially the SEO conferences they) are aimed at companies who don’t know very much about the area. The main attraction to such events for me would be the networking possibility. Working on my own means that I don’t really see too many people face to face. Although there are a few prominent German SEO’s in Munich whom I have met from time to time.
List of European Search Conferences 2009
| Date | Location | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 28-30 January | Madrid, Spain | SMX Travel @ Fitur (Spanish) |
| 17-20 February | London, England | Search Engine Strategies |
| 1st April | Dublin, Ireland | Search Marketing World 2009 | 22-23 April | Munich, Germany | SMX (Search Marketing Expo) München |
| 28-29 April | Amsterdam, Holland | a4uexpo Affiliate Marketing |
| 18-19 May | London, England | SMX (Search Marketing Expo) London |
| 3-4 June | Madrid, Spain | SMX Spain |
| 4 July | London, England | Pubcon Networking Day |
| 12-13 October | Stockholm, Sweden | SMX Stockholm |
| 13-14 October | London, England | a4uexpo Affiliate Marketing |
If you have any event you want me to add, just let me know.
Have you attended any of these conferences in the past ? Are they worth going to ?
Edit 12/1/2009 : added Search Marketing World in Dublin
1.8.2009
Hey Paul,
It’s not about the content as much as it is about the networking
I’ll be at SES London and bot a4u Expos. Drop me a mail if you’re attending any.
1.8.2009
Hi Dave. Thanks for your comment. Networking and a bit of partying thrown in sounds okay to me.
Amsterdam could be a goer as the end of April looks quieter. Will let you know if I do make it that far.
I guess with the weaker £, going to London is a lot cheaper too.
Let’s see !
1.12.2009
Hiya Dave.
Thanks for the add to your chart there. Do you plan on attending? They’ll be a special for all of our Twitter followers (@iReturn) at the end of the month…
Stay tuned!
Thanks again,
Emer
1.12.2009
Hi Emer,
Thanks for your comment.
This isn’t Dave’s blog, his is at redflymarketing.com/blog, but I think he will be at SMW.
I’m currently on the fence as to what I will be able to attend this year.
Paul