BrightonSEO San Diego 2026

BrightonSEO returns to San Diego for its fourth US edition, targeting search marketing professionals across all career levels.

BrightonSEO 2026 runs Sept. 15-16 at the San Diego Convention Center. The event is part of a global search marketing conference series and draws over 1,500 attendees from the US and internationally, according to organizers.

The two-day program features expert-led training workshops, a talks program and networking opportunities spanning search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, content marketing and digital marketing. Organizers say ticket holders also receive access to Hero Conf, a dedicated PPC conference included as part of the package.

The conference aims to deliver practical, actionable insights to help attendees advance their careers and keep pace with a rapidly shifting search marketing landscape.

BrightonSEO 2026 Themes & Focus Areas

• Search Marketing & SEO: Practical strategies for improving organic search performance and adapting to AI-driven search changes.
• PPC & Paid Social Advertising: Advanced tactics and training for paid search and social media marketing.
• Content Marketing & Influencer Marketing: Creating engaging content and leveraging influencer partnerships.
• Technical SEO & Data Science: The role of technical SEO, structured data and analytics in modern search marketing.
• AI & Machine Learning in Search: Understanding AI's impact on search algorithms, content strategy and marketing effectiveness.

Who Should Attend BrightonSEO 2026

The event is designed for a broad range of marketing professionals, from practitioners to senior leaders. Key personas include:

• Senior managers, directors and VP-level professionals in digital marketing, content, SEO and analytics
• Search marketers, content professionals and digital marketers at all career levels
• In-house marketers, agency professionals and freelancers seeking actionable SEO tools for marketing and AI SEO strategies