Want to speak at SMX Advanced? Now’s the time to submit your session ideas

SMX Advanced returns June 11-12. Learn what we’re looking for in session pitches, and how to submit a compelling session proposal.

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SMX Advanced, the premier conference for experienced senior-level search marketers, returns online June 11-12.

As you know, 2023 was an unprecedented year for search and the pace of change will continue through 2024. There’s a growing sentiment that Google search is not serving search marketers well. How do we continue to optimize search efforts and focus on what matters most to reach customers?

We’re still waiting and watching for Google Search Generative Experience to launch and we don’t know what it will mean for organic search. On the PPC side, costs continue to go up but tracking is increasingly challenging. SMX Advanced will cover these and other important search topics in both PPC and SEO.

If you know how to solve complex search challenges, we want to hear from you. Even if you haven’t spoken before at SMX, consider submitting a session topic idea. We are always looking for new speakers with diverse points of view.

The deadline for SMX Advanced pitches is April 16.

The earlier you submit proposals, the better. Spots fill up quickly.

Here are a few tips for submitting a compelling session proposal:

  • Present an original idea and/or unique session format.
  • Include a case study or specific examples.
  • Be realistic about what you can present in 30 minutes. 
  • Provide tangible takeaways and a plan of action.
  • Include what an attendee will be able to do better as a result of attending your session.

Read our guide to speaking at SMX for more details on how to submit a session idea, or directly to this page to create your profile and submit a session pitch.

If you have questions, feel free to contact me directly at [email protected]. I’m looking forward to reading your proposals!


About the author

Kathy Bushman
Staff
Kathy is the director of event content at Third Door Media. She has more than 25 years of experience in marketing communications, event management and marketing training. Formerly, Kathy was the director of content and training for the Digital Summit series of events where she oversaw the content development and quality of more than 20 events a year. Prior to that she was the director of training for MarketingProfs where she worked on live events, virtual events and developed marketing training programs using instructional design techniques and adult learning theory. She has also worked on industry events for other companies including the Direct Marketing Association and Penton Media.

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