brightonSEO 2025

brightonSEO returns to the UK on 10th and 11th April 2025 at The Brighton Centre, continuing its legacy as the world’s largest conference for search marketing. This premier event brings together the best speakers in the industry and attracts thousands of digital marketing professionals from around the globe.

About brightonSEO

brightonSEO is a search marketing conference and series of training courses held twice a year in the UK and once a year in the US. Each edition attracts thousands of professionals to a celebration of SEO, creating an unmissable event for the search marketing community.

With expert speakers, attendees from over 100 countries, focused training courses, social events and networking activities for all interests, brightonSEO has established itself as the essential gathering for anyone working in search marketing.

The conference is dedicated to helping search marketers meet, learn, and do their jobs a little better through knowledge sharing and community building.

A Rich History

What began 15 years ago as a small gathering in a room above a pub has evolved into one of the most popular and respected SEO conferences in the world. Founded by Kelvin Newman, the event has grown exponentially while maintaining its community spirit and practical focus.

In 2023, Kelvin and the team expanded the brightonSEO experience to San Diego, bringing the SEO expertise and community atmosphere to an American audience.

Featured Speakers, Trainers, And Mentors

The April 2025 edition showcases an impressive lineup of industry experts, including:

  • Greg Gifford, Chief Operating Officer at SearchLab Digital
  • Amanda Walls, Director at Cedarwood Digital
  • Abi Bennetts, Digital PR Director at Propellernet
  • Daniel Foley Carter, Director at Assertive
  • Giulia Panozzo, Neuromarketing Consultant and Trainer at Neuroscientive
  • Danny Blackburn, Chief Strategy Officer at KINESSO
  • Amber Shand, Founder at She Bytes Back
  • Chris Lever, Head of Technical SEO at Bring Digital

Who Attends

The brightonSEO community includes over 5000 attendees from more than 50 countries at the in person event, with additional participants joining online. The diverse audience ensures there’s always someone working in a similar company or sector to connect with.

Networking opportunities abound, from organised sessions to casual conversations in the coffee queue, making it easy to build valuable professional relationships.

Organisation

brightonSEO is organised by Rough Agenda, which started with the creation of brightonSEO and has grown to include a portfolio of conferences and other industry events.

For 2025, brightonSEO is being held alongside Hero Conf UK, creating an even more comprehensive experience for digital marketing professionals.

Whether you’re new to SEO or a seasoned professional, brightonSEO offers valuable insights, practical knowledge, and connections that can transform your approach to search marketing.

Topics

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)