AI, Search and Digital Marketing Conference 2025
Please note: Some sessions at this conference will be conducted in German
The AI, Search and Digital Marketing Conference 2025 will take place in Cologne, Germany from May 11 to May 14, 2025.
This premier event explores the next generation of local search and brings together professionals from across the artificial intelligence, search, and digital marketing landscapes.
Organized by Siinda in collaboration with VDAV (the German Association for Address Management, Dialogue Marketing and Mailing), this conference offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain insights into cutting edge strategies and advancements that are shaping the future of digital marketing.
Key Topics
The conference will focus on several crucial areas of interest to industry professionals:
- DMA legislation reports and highlights
- Identifying the next rising star in serving SMBs’ needs
- Local search and AI possible synergies
- Ethical leadership in the age of AI
- Sales strategies for digital products
- Talent acquisition and retention in a competitive market
- Fair competition in search and price comparison
Conference Schedule
Sunday, May 11
- Exhibition setup at the Cologne Marriott Hotel
- Welcome Cocktail in the Garden of Cologne Marriott Hotel, sponsored by Vendasta and Matchcraft
Monday, May 12
- Morning jogging session led by Constantin from Adplorer
- Opening remarks by Jon Martinsen, CEO FCR Media Europe
- Surprise keynote from a prominent tech entrepreneur
- CEO & Executive Panel on Innovation in European Digital Media and Advertising
- Keynote presentations from industry leaders including Yext
- Product spotlights from Cloud Campaign and Signifi Media
- Executive Panel on German Market trends and practices
- Panel on AI Adoption in European SMEs
- Siinda Awards dinner at the historic Wolkenburg, dating back to 1146
- Nightcap and Casino networking event at Marriott Cologne
Tuesday, May 13
- Morning jogging session
- Combined day welcome by Olaf Tonner and Jon Martinsen
- Keynote on Leadership
- Industry insights from Norman Rohr
- Panel on EU accessibility legislation
- Sessions on sales strategies and AI implementation
- Research presentation on search behavior across three European countries
- Afternoon networking for Siinda members
- Combined dinner at the Olympic Sports Museum Cologne
Wednesday, May 14
- Morning jogging session
- VDAV Branchentreff 2025 (industry meeting) conducted in German
Venue
The conference will take place at the Marriott Cologne, located at Johannisstrasse 76-80, Cologne, Germany, 50668. This centrally located hotel provides an ideal setting for both the educational sessions and networking opportunities that form the core of this event.
Who Should Attend
This conference is designed for professionals across the digital marketing ecosystem, including:
- Digital marketing executives and managers
- Search marketing specialists
- AI technology developers and implementers
- SMB service providers
- Media and advertising professionals
- Sales leaders in digital products
- Business owners looking to enhance their digital presence
Registration
Registration deadline: May 6, 2025
With 120 attendees already confirmed, spaces are filling quickly for this must attend event. Secure your place today to ensure you don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and gain valuable insights into the future of AI, search, and digital marketing.
Speakers Include:
- Jon Martinsen, CEO, FCR Media Europe
- Anne Louise Wiren, CEO, Hitta.Se
- Christian Maar, CEO, 11880 Solutions AG
- Maxime Duclaux, Solocal
- Dr. Eric Wenzel, Ethics Expert
- Claas Florian Engelke, Leadership Consultant
- Robin Heintze, CEO, morefire
- Christian Vollmert, CEO, Luna Park GmbH
- Oded Ouaknine, Digital Marketing Expert
- Paul Wood, AI Implementation Specialist
- Brendan King, CEO, Vendasta
- Sandy Lohr, CEO, MatchCraft
- Norman Rohr, Product Marketing Leader
- Itzik Levy, AI Technology Expert
- Eric Braun, Co Founder & MD, Web Inclusion GmbH
- Juergen Weichert, GTM Strategic Partnerships, GrowthLoop
- Iain Swanston, CEO, Klozers International
- Odd Geir Folland, Hjemmesidehuset AS, Board Member, Mono Solutions
- Bernd Vermaaten, CEO, billiger.de
This conference represents an essential opportunity for professionals to stay at the forefront of the rapidly evolving landscapes of AI, search, and digital marketing, while building valuable connections with industry leaders from across Europe.