Content Marketing World 2026
Content Marketing World is a major conference for content and marketing professionals, bringing together marketing leaders, creative storytellers and industry innovators. The 2026 event takes place in Denver, Colorado and will be held alongside TMRE: The Market Research Event, with content from LIONS brands Effie, WARC and Contagious.
October 5 to 7, 2026
Three days of keynotes, breakout sessions, summits, workshops and interactive sessions focused on content marketing, marketing effectiveness, audience engagement and emerging trends.
Held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, the event is designed for anyone involved in content marketing, from CEOs and marketing leaders to content creators. The program features more than 100 sessions, networking opportunities and dedicated programming covering marketing effectiveness, research, cultural trends and AI in marketing.
Content Marketing Strategy and Performance
Sessions focus on developing and documenting content marketing strategies, creating stronger content experiences and understanding where marketing teams should focus their time. Attendees can also learn how to measure the ROI of content and connect content activity with business results.
Storytelling, Brands and Audience Connection
The 2026 program includes conversations about the role of storytelling in shaping brands, culture and connection. Speakers from brands including Procter & Gamble, Crocs, Mid-Day Squares, New Belgium Brewing and the Denver Broncos will share insights from their work.
Marketing Effectiveness and Research
For the first time, Content Marketing World will take place alongside TMRE, creating a shared experience for marketers and insights teams. The program includes the Science & Magic Summit from WARC and Contagious and the Marketing Effectiveness Summit from Effie.
AI in Marketing
The October 7 program includes an AI in Action Summit focused on how marketers are using AI to create smarter and more personalized campaigns while keeping the human side of marketing central. Interactive workshops and sessions also provide opportunities to build practical skills.
Networking and Community
The conference includes networking opportunities throughout the event, including an Expo Hall Reception, small group dinners, a party at Coors Field and a community meetup. The event brings together thousands of marketers from around the world.
Speakers Include:
- Gabrielle Union, Actress, Producer & Investor
- Sophia Bush, Actress, Producer & Investor
- Karan Dang, Title not specified, Company not specified
- Carly Gomez, Title not specified, Crocs
- Jake Karls, Title not specified, Mid-Day Squares
- Heather Johnston, Title not specified, New Belgium Brewing
- Kathy Kavanaugh, Title not specified, Lincoln Financial
- Anderson Koeniger, Title not specified, Merkley + Partners
- Alastair Merry, Title not specified, Flower Shop
- Opeyemi Oluwole-Sowore, Title not specified, Hackensack Meridian Health
- Elizabeth Oates, Title not specified, Molson Coors
- Marc Pritchard, Chief Brand Officer, Procter & Gamble
- Kirti Singh, Chief Analytics and Insights Officer, Procter & Gamble
- Hailey Sullivan, Chief Marketing Officer, Denver Broncos
- Zari Venhaus, Title not specified, Eaton
- Paul Coxhill, Title not specified, LIONS
- Robert Rose, Title not specified, Content Marketing Institute
Content Marketing World 2026 gives marketers an opportunity to learn from brand leaders, creative storytellers and marketing innovators while exploring practical approaches to content strategy, audience engagement, measurement and marketing effectiveness. It is intended for professionals at all levels whose work includes content marketing.