State of Search 2025

Last reviewed and updated on December 30, 2025 by Bart Platteeuw

State of Search 2025

State of Search 2025 is a digital marketing conference designed for professionals seeking actionable insights in SEO, local search, PPC, and social media marketing.

Hosted by DFWSEM, the event brings together top industry experts who share strategies and real-world experience to help businesses and agencies navigate the evolving digital landscape. Attendees gain practical knowledge on algorithm updates, marketing trends, and effective tactics to enhance online visibility and performance.

Held at the Grapevine Convention Center in Texas, the conference offers both in-person and virtual access, including session recordings for continued learning. It provides networking opportunities with industry leaders, fostering connections that extend beyond the event.

Whether you’re an in-house marketer, agency professional, or business owner, State of Search delivers valuable takeaways to strengthen digital strategies and drive growth.

Speakers at State of Search 2025

The following speakers have been announced so far:

Carolyn Shelby (Yoast)
Greg Gifford (SearchLab)
Ryan Jones (Razorfish)
Duane Forrester (Formally with Bing and Yext)
Andrew Shotland (Local SEO Guide)
Michael Melen (SmartSites)
Joe Youngblood
Jenna Vaccaro (Director of SEO at Mason Interactive)
Leslie Carruthers (The Search Guru)
Khalid Saleh (FigPii)
Sophie Brannon (StudioHawk US)
Bryan Eisenberg
Grant Simmons
Damian Rollison (Soci.ai)
Amanda Milligan (Brand Authority Club)
Hank Hoffmeier (Kickbox)
Adam Riemer
Jesse McDonald (Socratik)
Rob Garner (Workhacker.com)

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