As an email marketer, finding an email marketing conference that strikes the right chord is frustrating.
Most digital marketing conferences touch on it, but don’t dig deep enough into the strategies and tools that can make a difference.
But with email marketing boasting a 3,500% ROI, we should never sleep on staying current. It’s part of the job!
Last year (2025), I had the privilege of attending Email Innovations Munich and speaking at the virtual Global Email Marketing Summit, so I’ve seen up close how valuable these gatherings are for sharing ideas, tactics, and real-world experiences with fellow email marketers.
Attending a presentation at Email Innovations World by Tobias Eickelpasch, founder of Rock your Email
I can’t wait for the next one!
October 2026 update: Most of this year’s events have now taken place, so I’ve added the ones still to come in 2026 and everything already announced for 2027.
But in the meantime, I’ve put together a list of email marketing conferences.
Why? Partly for myself, to keep track of the best ones, but also for fellow marketers like you, who are looking to stay up to date with the latest developments in the industry.
Top Email Marketing Conferences to Attend in 2026 and 2027
1. Digital Marketing Europe
Date/s: November 10 (Workshops), November 11 to 12, 2026 (Conference)
Location: Vilnius, Lithuania (workshops at SIMBIOCITY Nova, conference at Apollo Cinema Vilnius Outlet)
Cost (excl. VAT):
- Full 3-day ticket: €1,260
- 2-day ticket: €845
- 1-day ticket: €610
- Workshop ticket: €545
Discounted “late bird” prices run until October 8, 2026, and team tickets are 4 for the price of 3.
What’s it about?
Digital Marketing Europe assembles European industry leaders and experts to give marketers the inside scoop on the latest techniques and strategies. Since 2026, it has run twice a year: the spring edition was in Lisbon, and the autumn edition is in Vilnius.
I’m a big fan of their workshops. Past sessions have covered topics like gamified emails, email automations, and using AI in email marketing from start to finish.
What to look out for:
Fair warning: the Vilnius program is mostly about AI search, paid media and conversion, so email isn’t the main focus this time. Keynotes include Andre Alpar on the latest in GEO (generative engine optimization) and SEO consultant Jessica Redman.
How to sign up for Digital Marketing Europe? Register here.
2. GURU Conference
Date/s: November 12 to 13, 2026
Location: Online
Cost: Free!
What’s it about?
GURU Conference is Constant Contact’s virtual email marketing summit, and the largest one, according to their website. Focus areas include actionable, data-driven strategies, email deliverability, and the trends and tools shaping email marketing.
What to look out for:
This year’s line-up includes some unexpected names: actor and writer Molly Ringwald and Emmy winner Dan Levy. For something more hands-on, look out for “Your 2027 Email Strategy: The New Inbox Psychology” by Beth O’Malley of Astral Digital.
How to sign up for the GURU Conference? Register here.
3. emailexpert Forum London
Date/s: November 16 to 17, 2026
Location: St Mary’s Marylebone, London
Cost: £725 + VAT for both days and both tracks (emailexpert members get a discount)
What’s it about?
The emailexpert Forum comes from the same team behind the Deliverability Summit. It’s a two-day event covering email marketing, CRM, deliverability and email security, with room for around 250 people.
What to look out for:
The speaker list reads like a who’s who of email: Kath Pay of Holistic Email Academy, Chad S. White of Zeta Global and Laura Atkins of Word to the Wise, among others. When I last checked, half the places were already taken.
How to sign up for the emailexpert Forum? Get your tickets here.
4. Email Insider Summit
Date: December 6 to 9, 2026
Location: Stein Eriksen Lodge, Deer Valley (Park City), Utah
Cost: Complimentary for senior brand and agency leaders in media, marketing or digital. It’s an invite-only event for around 100 people, so you’ll need to apply.
What’s it about?
MediaPost’s Email Insider Summit covers a lot of ground, from differentiation to data analytics. This edition’s theme is “Inbox Intelligence”.
This 3-day email marketing conference is jam-packed with panel discussions and roundtables, bringing together marketing and CRM professionals from major companies. Announced speakers so far include Dustin Werner of Frontdoor and Kristin Niemi of Sky Zone.
If the learning gets intense, there are plenty of networking cocktails and dinners to help you recharge.
What to look out for:
MediaPost has already scheduled two more editions for 2027: May 23 to 26 in Nashville and December 5 to 8, again in Deer Valley.
How to sign up for Email Insider Summit? Register here.
5. Advanced Email Conference
Date: January 27, 2027
Location: The Lowry, Manchester, UK
Cost (+ VAT and a booking fee):
- Brands (in-house): £424 early bird, £599 standard
- Agencies and suppliers: £774 early bird, £949 standard
- Group deal for brands: 4 delegates for the price of 3
What’s it about?
The Advanced Email Conference brings together email, CRM, and marketing leaders to discuss the latest strategies and innovations in email marketing. Expect real-world case studies and expert panels on topics like AI-driven personalization, omnichannel marketing, CRM data and measuring email ROI.
The organizers run several editions a year. The 2026 London edition took place in June, and London 2027 hasn’t been announced yet, so Manchester is the next one.
What to look out for:
The Manchester speakers come from brands you’ll know, including Owain Tudor of Pets at Home, Dave Penney of UCAS and Elizabeth Joseph of River Island.
How to sign up for the Advanced Email Conference? Register here.
6. CRM & Email Innovations World
Date/s: April 5 (Workshops), April 6 to 7, 2027 (Conference)
Location: ICM International Congress Center Messe München, Munich, Germany
Cost (excl. VAT, early bird prices until December 4, 2026):
- 1-day ticket: €799
- 2-day ticket: €1,299
- Workshop-only ticket: €999
What’s it about?
CRM & Email Innovations World (formerly Email Innovations World Munich) dives into the future of email and CRM, covering tech and trends. It runs alongside SMX München, so you can easily add some search marketing sessions.
Email marketing conferences often cover topics like email coding, campaign strategy, deliverability, and emerging tools. Usually, some sessions are accompanied by hands-on workshops where marketers can practice their newly acquired skills.
I attended in 2025 and really enjoyed it.
What to look out for:
The program is still a preview, but Nico Zorn of Saphiron will present “The State of CRM 2027”, and Bayer Crop Science will share a case study on hyper-personalized email.
The organizers also run a US edition of Email Innovations World, but no dates have been announced since 2025.
How to sign up for CRM & Email Innovations World? Get your tickets here.
7. Deliverability Summit
Date/s: April 19 to 21, 2027
Location: Valencia, Spain (venue TBA)
Cost: TBA
What’s it about?
Deliverability Summit is the only email marketing event that zeroes in on email deliverability. Expect small, interactive sessions focused on practical insights and proven approaches, plus one larger keynote-style session.
The 2026 edition took place in our hometown of Barcelona, and one of our team members was there. In 2027, it moves down the coast to Valencia, as part of the wider Festival of Email.
How to stay tuned for Deliverability Summit 2027? Visit this link.
8. DMWF Global
Date: May 5 to 6, 2027
Location: ExCeL, London
Cost: Tiered pricing
- 2-Day All-Access Pass: from £399 (Super Early Bird until December 3, 2026), rising to £999 on the day
- 1-Day Pass: from £349 (Super Early Bird until December 3, 2026), rising to £849 on the day
What’s it about?
Digital Marketing World Forum (DMWF) Global dives into innovative ways of marketing for the modern consumer, including email marketing.
What to look out for:
DMWF isn’t an email-only event, but it’s worthwhile for email marketers. Past editions included plenty of panel discussions on AI, compliance, customer experience and CRM. The 2027 speakers haven’t been announced yet.
If you can’t wait until May, DMWF Europe takes place in Amsterdam (RAI) on November 24 to 25, 2026, with 2-day passes from €799. Speakers there include Myrthe van Dieijen of the LEGO Group on how they use loyalty data to drive personalization. DMWF North America returns to New York in September 2027.
How to sign up for DMWF Global? Register here.
Feel free to check out the other DMWF events: DMWF Europe and DMWF North America.
9. Inbox Expo
Date: May 24 to 26, 2027
Location: Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas
Cost: TBA (registration hasn’t opened yet)
What’s it about?
Email Industries’ Inbox Expo is considered one of the most prestigious email marketing events. Past speakers include Anne Tomlin of Emails Y’All, Kath Pay of Holistic Email Academy and Chad S. White.
What to look out for:
The 2027 edition moves from Atlanta to San Antonio, and the organizers are reworking the program: more workshops, and tracks sorted by experience level. That’s good news if you’re newer to email marketing and worried the sessions will go over your head.
How to stay tuned for Inbox Expo 2027? Get notified here.
10. Craft + Commerce
Date/s: June 9 to 12, 2027
Location: Boise, ID, USA
Cost:
- $649 (early bird)
- $849 (regular price)
What’s it about?
You know Kit for its creator-focused email marketing platform. But Kit also hosts a popular event called Craft + Commerce. It’s filled with quick 20-minute main stage talks, small group workshops, and fun meetups with other creators.
The Kit team, themselves, are available to help with any email marketing questions attendees have.
What to look out for:
The 2027 speakers haven’t been announced yet. For a sense of the line-up, the 2026 edition featured James Clear, author Jay Papasan and Kit CEO Nathan Barry.
How to sign up for Craft + Commerce? Register here.
11. UNBOUND (formerly INBOUND)
Date/s: September 8 to 10, 2027
Location: Boston, MA, USA
Cost: Tiered pricing
- General Admission: $1,249 (early bird), $1,499 (standard), $1,699 (last chance)
- VIP: coming soon
What’s it about?
HubSpot renamed its big annual event from INBOUND to UNBOUND in 2026. It’s still a forum for discussing the latest trends and tactics in AI, sales, and marketing. While it’s not purely an email marketing event, there’s no shortage of valuable sessions for email marketers.
The event features keynote conversations, breakout sessions, networking meetups, and product demos. The 2027 speakers haven’t been announced yet.
How to sign up for UNBOUND 2027? Register here. Registration reopens on Cyber Monday.
12. Dreamforce 2027
Date/s: September 21 to 23, 2027
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA, and online on Salesforce+
Cost: TBA
What’s it about?
Salesforce’s Dreamforce is one of the biggest tech conferences of the year, with a heavy focus on AI and Salesforce’s own Agentforce. Past editions had over 1,200 breakout sessions and plenty of hands-on activities, with a few specific to email marketing.
How to stay tuned for Dreamforce 2027? Save the date here to get the lowest price when registration opens.
Events With No 2027 Date Yet
These events took place in 2026, but their next edition doesn’t have a date yet. I’ll update this list as soon as they do.
13. Unspam
Date/s: TBA (the 2026 edition was April 20 to 22 in Long Beach, CA)
Location: TBA
Cost: TBA (2026 passes were $600)
What’s it about?
Unspam is Really Good Emails’ email marketing event for non-conformist marketers. It’s highly recommended, with 9.2 out of 10 attendees encouraging others to join in.
What I love most about this event is its focus on niche topics. Past sessions covered things like how people actually read emails, cultural timing, and writing emails for people smarter than you. It always puts the spotlight on often-overlooked parts of email marketing.
14. The Newsletter Conference
Date: TBA (the 2026 edition was May 15 at The Times Center, NYC)
Location: TBA
Cost: TBA
What’s it about?
The Newsletter Conference brings together leading creators from all over the world, sharing ideas on how to create impactful content and grow subscribers. The 2026 edition sold out, so it’s worth signing up for their updates early.
How to stay tuned for the Newsletter Conference? Sign up here.
15. Email Marketing Automation Summit (EMAS)
Date: TBA (the 2026 edition was June 11 at Circa Amsterdam)
Location: TBA
Cost: TBA
What’s it about?
Email Marketing Automation Summit (EMAS) is a gathering of email professionals, whether beginner or veteran. It covers topics like deliverability, database growth, email marketing automation, omnichannel marketing, and analytics.
How to stay tuned for EMAS? Visit this link.
16. The Canadian Email Summit
Date: TBA (the 2026 edition was September 24 in Toronto)
Location: TBA
Cost: TBA (2026 tickets were CAD 99 early bird and CAD 199 regular)
What’s it about?
The Canadian Email Summit brings together industry experts to explore the latest trends, strategies, and technologies in email marketing.
Speakers from well-known organizations (past guests have included leaders from Yahoo and Rogers Communications) share practical insights based on their own experience. The summit also features panel discussions and networking opportunities.
How to stay tuned for the Canadian Email Summit? Subscribe here.
Final Words
That wraps up the list of officially announced email marketing events for the rest of 2026 and 2027!
I know from experience how valuable it is to learn from industry leaders and expand your network, regardless of whether you’re a newbie or a pro in email marketing.
So I hope this list of email marketing events will help you find growth opportunities that are relevant to your business and skills.
Share this to your network, or ask the boss if you can sign up for one!
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