Here is a selection of listings and links to find out more about some of the best advertising, marketing and business development events taking place in May 2019 in the UK and Europe.
SocialDay: Social Media Marketing Festival
1-3 May, The Congress Centre, London
The social media conference for brands, agencies, creators, influencers, marketers and freelancers as well as the tools and tech they use. The event features three days of exciting panels, workshops, keynote sessions and networking opportunities.
Digital Marketing Solutions Summit
14 May, Hilton Canary Wharf, London
The Digital Marketing Solutions Summit brings together digital marketing professionals for a day of interactive seminars, business meetings and networking.
FESPA Global Print Expo
14-17 May, Munich
FESPA Global Print Expo 2019 is Europe’s largest speciality print exhibition for screen and digital wide format print, textile printing and signage solutions. Print industry visitors have the opportunity to experience the latest products and innovations on display from 700 global manufacturers and suppliers.
Thinking Digital Conference
15-16 May, The Sage, Gateshead
The 12th Annual Thinking Digital Conference is the place to learn about new technologies, hear innovative ideas and begin to understand how our future is being shaped by them.
Social Media Results Conference
19 May, Museum of Docklands, London
A one-day, brand-led conference and networking event designed to drive growth and inspire authentic engagement with re-imagined, future-proofed strategies which maximise the ROI of innovative content, successful influencer partnerships as well as savvy platform and paid media tactics. Find out about new social media trends, technologies and future opportunities.
D&AD Festival
21-23 May 2019, The Old Truman Brewery, London
D&AD Festival is a three-day creative spectacular celebrating the world’s best in craft, creativity and culture. The festival runs alongside the world-renowned awards programme. There will be three days of keynotes, fireside chats, workshops and masterclasses from the world of advertising, art, design, fashion, film, and much more.
Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference
21 May 2019, The Waldorf Hilton, Central London
Join 38 food and drink brands and retailers at this one-day, brand-led conference and networking event. Presenters reveal strategies to monetise trends, flavours and innovations with exciting products and marketing.
Digital Enterprise Show
21-23 May, IFEMA, Madrid
Join DES2019, the world’s premier event dedicated to digital transformation, to acquire cutting-edge technology, innovative products and solutions that will help you boost your business. Redefine your business strategy and become the leader of your industry in the digital era.
Gartner Customer Experience & Technologies Summit
22-23 May, Park Plaza Westminster, London
Customer experience concerns everyone from the CEO to the CMO and even the CIO. Emerging technology, customer-centricity and effective use of customer data are critical elements to ensuring your CX strategy is as powerful as possible in a competitive and digital landscape. At Gartner Customer Experience & Technologies Summit 2019, you’ll find comprehensive coverage of today’s top priorities for CX leaders.
Whether you are the head of your department looking to improve your leadership skills or a customer experience professional who needs practical advice to advance your strategy, you’ll find the program for you at this conference.