LocalU Global – January 2026

LocalU Global 2026 is the next edition of the long-running LocalU Local SEO series, taking place entirely online on January 28, 2026.

The event brings together leading voices in local search marketing for a full day of talks, discussions, and actionable insights into what’s next for local SEO.

Hosted by Darren Shaw of Whitespark, the conference features industry experts including Dana DiTomaso (Kick Point) and Kyle Roof (PageOptimizer Pro), with more speakers to be announced.

Sessions will explore key trends and strategies shaping local search performance, helping attendees improve visibility, manage online presence, and adapt to evolving local ranking factors.

Open to participants around the world, LocalU Global offers live and on-demand access for 12 months after the event, providing lasting value for anyone focused on optimizing their local digital footprint.

Speakers at LocalU Global – January 2026

The following speakers gave talks at this event:

Darren Shaw (Emcee, Whitespark) – Intro & Housekeeping
Dana DiTomaso (President, Kick Point) – From AI Overviews to Front Door: Tracking the New Local Search Journey
Kyle Roof (Co-founder, PageOptimizer Pro) – (Un)helpful Content? Nah, Just (Un)helpful Robots
Wil Reynolds (Seer Interactive) – Closing the Trust Gap: How To Use AI In A Way That Builds Trust, Not Erode It
Steve Toth (SEO Notebook) – SEO’s Next Chapter: Why Truth Beats Traffic in the Age of AI Search
Colan Nielsen (Sterling Sky) – 5 Simple Local SEO Tactics That Feel So Obvious You Will Wish You Thought Of Them
Joy Hawkins (Sterling Sky Inc) – The GBP/Local Ranking Roadmap: Ask Us Anything
Elizabeth Rule (Sterling Sky Inc) – The Hot Seat: Live SEO Audits for Quick Wins