Whether you blog about brains or beauty, the chances are that you spend a fair amount of time alone during the working week. Even client communications likely happen over email. Unfortunately, while peace is often a perk of the job, this isolated lifestyle can also stand in the way of your career with its absolute lack of networking prospects.
That’s why many bloggers choose to create networking and socialising opportunities of their own via some of the content creator events that are now cropping up worldwide. If you’re looking to expand your network, find out all about content creator events near me using this handy guide for 2024.
DigiMarCon
29th-30th August, Sofitel London Heathrow UK
DigiMarCon is London’s premier two-day digital marketing conference, located in Heathrow’s own Sofitel hotel. With easy direct access through London Heathrow’s Terminal 5, this is the largest digital marketing, media, and advertising conference in the world. This year’s DigiMarCon is set to feature topics including influencer marketing, user-generated content, and artificial intelligence and ChatGPT. Content creators can enjoy this and more from an unparalleled lineup of industry leaders in 2024 including Renee Francis and Hannah Rowe. Event zones include an auditorium, exhibition room, and training theatre, which are all set to showcase cutting-edge speakers and innovative tech outlooks, as well as live and streamed sessions.
Previous DigiMarCon events have been held in locations like Houston Texas earlier this year, where attendees enjoyed invaluable marketing insights from CEOs, story catchers, and healthcare marketing leaders amongst others.
Attendees can buy passes for either online or in-person attendance via the DigiMarCon event registration portal.
ContentUK Meetups – Come Together With Like-Minded Friends
24th September, Oxford Street, London UK
ContentUK is London’s #1 content meetup group, and they’re set to host their next event in London at the end of September 2024. Unlike more focus-oriented events, these meetups are fantastic for finding friends and potential networking connections in a calm, relaxed meetup atmosphere. These events are suitable for anyone with a career in content, including content writers and content designers, and allow for pressure-free networking in a comfortable bar setting. You could also join the ContentUK Slack group either before or after attending, where you can enjoy ongoing industry connections, content webinars, and more.
Past ContentUK meetup events have enabled plenty of content creators to connect with content marketers from top brands including Juro, Grizzle, and Literal Humans.
Attendance is free when you sign up to the Meetup platform and click ‘attend’ on ContentUK’s listing.
Button: The Content Design Conference – An Online Look at Content Design
Virtual event, 26-27 September 2024
Button might have a sweet enough name, but this online event packs a real punch for anyone interested in the world of content design. Developed to be as accessible as possible, hundreds of keen content professionals have already signed up for this year’s event, which promises speakers including IKEA’s Amy Grinstead and Google’s JR Miller. Live broadcasts throughout the event will delve into topics including playing with tone of voice, storytelling in content design and pitching with purpose. Attendees will receive access to the event website a week before it begins, where they can view on-demand recordings that are available before events begin, as well as their schedule and links to live broadcasts/party breakouts. All live broadcasts from this year’s event are also being recorded and made available to attendees until August 2025.
Previous Button events have included free monthly gatherings, where expert speakers and panellists talk about what’s what in the world of content design. On the monthly events page right now, potential 2024 attendees can book their spot for a 2024 pre-game panel on 10th September including Shannon Leahy, JR Miller, and Lily Rutman.
Register for Button24 online by August 29th to avoid missing out on standard pricing.
CreatorIQ Connect – Explore the World of Creator-Centric Marketing
10th October 2024, Ebell, Los Angeles US
Creator IQ Connect is a one-day event that works to connect content, commerce, and conversation around the future of creator-led marketing. Here, creators on the cutting edge of content marketing showcase dynamic content which includes discussions and collaborative workshops that provide unique perspectives and connections. Tickets include 16 main-stage sessions, four interactive workshops, a networking lunch, and a cocktail reception.
Last year’s event involved talks and workshops from 30+ content experts, including influencer marketing visionaries and creators such as Chrissy Rutherford and Kika Osunde. Many of these are now available to watch online for a taste of what to expect on the big day.
Tickets for this event have sold out, but it’s possible to apply for a position on CreatorIQ’s waitlist if you’re interested.
Think Summit – Understand a New Age of Content
15th October 2024, 133 Houndsditch, London UK
Movable Ink’s Think Summit 2024 is tailored towards helping marketers from all fields embrace rather than avoid AI and innovation. With the tagline ‘Navigating a New Era of Marketing’, the event will explore topics including AI as a time-saving tool, and ‘Beyond the Hype: How to Leverage AI to Create Unique Experiences.’
Previous years at the Think Summit have included some fantastic events for bloggers, including last year’s talks on mobile and travel-centric marketing. The event also attracts the best marketers in the business, making this a great place to meet and mingle with important prospects.
You can purchase in-person tickets for £350 online, or opt to pay £100 for virtual tickets that allow you to watch the conference from home.
PI Live – Build Profitable Partnerships
22-23rd October, London UK
PI Live is an upcoming London event with a focus on building profitable partnerships between brands and publishers/creators. Ideal for creators looking for new brands to work with, this two-day event includes various casual networking zones, formal partnership lounges, and much more. In fact, PI is entirely unique in the event space for its dedicated focus on creating areas where brands and creators can truly connect. Creators can also enjoy tickets at a subsidised rate in some cases.
Last year’s PI Live is a great example of why this year’s event is worth attending, with over 26,000 connections forged. PI Live 2023 also enjoyed attendance from some pretty iconic brands, including Dr Martens, Boots, Boohoo, and many more. The event really does offer a brand collaboration for every creator, across beauty, fashion, tech, and much more.
You can buy an industry PI Live pass for roughly £499. This will grant you access to stage and networking sessions, as well as the exhibition floor. A VIP pass, which costs roughly £699, will also buy you VIP workstations, bookable VIP meeting tables, and a complimentary lunch.
Content Marketing World – Reinvigorate Your Strategies
21st-23rd October, San Diego, CA US
If you don’t fancy PI Live’s potential for partnerships at the end of October, you could benefit from hopping across the pond to Content Marketing World 2024 on the same date. This event includes over 100 sessions which are all about perfecting your content strategy and execution. The event is set to kick off with workshops on October 21st before the conference itself begins on October 22nd. This year’s event theme is ‘spark’, and the three days are certainly set to ignite your ideas with over 150+ speakers including JP Morgan Chase’s Bria Bell and MarketingProfs’ Ann Hadley.
Content Marketing World is now entering its 14th year, so you can certainly rest easy that you’re in the most expert hands when you head here. This is also the first time Content Marketing World has been hosted in its new home of San Diego, so it’s a great year to attend. Last year’s event, which was hosted in Washington, attracted an impressive 3,970 attendees, with its ‘evolve’ theme.
Tickets are available online, and pricing varies a great deal. Digital passes start at $899, and in-person tickets begin at $1,699 for the main conference, with additional extras possible. However, you can expect to pay as much as $2,749 for an all-access pass for the full three days. Rates also increase on tickets purchased on-site. If you’re staying locally, it’s also worth noting that Content Marketing World partners with OnPeak, making it easier for attendees to find affordable hotels.
CreatorFest – Broaden Your Content Horizons
24th October 2024, London UK
CreatorFest is THE premier ‘Influencer Marketing Show’ event for creators and influencers, and it’s returning to London in spectacular style this autumn. Across stages including ‘The Creator’s Stage’ and ‘The Brand Amplifier’s Stage’, content creators can learn ways to produce top-notch content, leverage AI tools, and foster more fruitful brand collaborations. The latter of which will be helped by CreatorFest itself, which could see you rubbing shoulders with some of the best brands in the retail, entertainment, and social media spheres.
Past events have seen attendance from top content brands including TikTok, Instagram, and Influencity, and have been recognised for their focus on creators over brands.
In keeping with their creator-centric theme, over 400 free creator passes have been set aside for the event, and you can work your magic to snap one up here. Or, you could buy a paid pass, with prices starting at £199, to ensure your place.
Lavacon – A Gathering Place for Content Professionals
27th-30th October 2024, Portland US
Having earned its name for its original Hawaiian location, Lavacon is now a Portland-based conference that aims to discuss everything professionals need to know about content strategy. This year’s conference program includes 70+ sessions, and hands-on workshops relating to content initiatives. Across the main conference program’s full three days, attendees can enjoy subjects such as – building influence with content expertise, modernising content strategies, and measuring the impact of technical content. There are also several pre-conference events to get stuck into before things kick off fully, including half-day workshops on Sunday 27th for topics such as research for content teams.
Previous events have seen talks from attendees including Irrevo’s president Jason Kaufman, and past events like ‘The Art of Content Leadership’ are now available to enjoy online.
There are in-person and virtual registration pages on Lavacon’s website. Register before August 30th for reduced ticket rates of $2,250 (in person) or $850 (virtual). Optional half-day workshops cost an additional $200.
bCreator: Travel Show – Take Off as a Travel Creator
No Dates Confirmed, UK-based
bCreator’s UK Travel Show runs in association with the bCreator awards, the largest of its kind in the UK which has otherwise been heralded as ‘The Oscars for creators’. The bCreator Travel show takes the great work of bCreator even further, via an event that’s tailored towards developing the inspiration, content possibilities, and brand connections that every content creator desires.
Uniquely tailored towards travel content, previous events have seen the best travel creators rubbing shoulders with top brands including TUI, Marella Cruises, and Amazon Influencers. Last year’s event was also hosted by top travel creators Joel and Lia at London’s iconic Roundhouse.
There’s no official information regarding a 2024 show as yet, but there is a page on which brands and creators like yourself can register interest for this year’s event. This doesn’t guarantee you a ticket, but it does ensure your name is down in advance of any official detail releases.
Create Content and Connections With These 2024 Events
Content creators can be an isolated breed, but it’s possible to create the best content of your career when you branch out with conferences for content creators. These iconic worldwide events are in place to help you perform at the top of your game and are well-suited to content creators from every walk of life.
Whether you’re drawn to the casual style of a content-themed meetup, or you prefer the brand potential of a fast-paced collaborative event, you’re sure to find it with at least one of these event options. Simply make sure that you attend with the intention of making true and lasting business connections.
Of course, you probably won’t want to attend every single event for the rest of the year for financial reasons more than anything else. So, choose the top 2024 events deserving of a place on your calendar by considering what you’re aiming to achieve (e.g. brand connections vs friendship), and which events are most likely to get you there.
Once you’ve caught the content event bug, the chances are that you’ll be chomping at the bit to learn which events to put in the diary for 2025!
