SMX Next 2026

SMX Next is a virtual, one-day digital marketing conference produced by Search Engine Land and Third Door Media, taking place online on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. Attendance is completely free, and every keynote, breakout session, and Q&A is also available on-demand after the live broadcast, with on-demand access running through May 17, 2027.

The agenda is organized around SEO, GEO (generative engine optimization), PPC, and AI training, opening with an SEO keynote and a PPC-focused opening keynote, followed by breakout tracks covering 2027 SEO trends, 2027 PPC trends, AI-driven PPC budget and segmentation strategy, advertising on OpenAI/ChatGPT, protecting SEO visibility against aggressive GEO tactics, and building a brand that AI and LLM systems recommend. Live Q&A follows most sessions, and the event also includes topic-driven “Coffee Talk” discussions and breakout conversations for attendees to connect with peers.

Attendees who complete the event receive a personalized certificate of attendance and a digital badge suitable for sharing on LinkedIn.

Speakers at SMX Next 2026

This virtual event features talks by the following speakers:

Jason Barnard (Kalicube Digital Brand Engineers)
Greg Finn (Cypress North)
Amy Hebdon (Paid Search Magic)
Jake Leary (Fire&Spark)
Samantha Torres (Pipedrive)
Michael King (iPullRank)
Martha van Berkel (Schema App)
Dave Davies (Weights & Biases, by CometML)
Jyll Saskin Gales (Inside Google Ads)
Aaron Levy (Optmyzr)
Brad Geddes (Adalysis)
Melissa Mackey (Compass Growth Marketing)
Anthony Higman (AdSquire)
Kirk Williams (Zato PPC Marketing)
Kat Sale (Hop)
Glenn Gabe (GSQi / G Squared Interactive LLC)
Jordan Koene (Previsible)