It’s almost springtime, and with the weather finally warming up, monsters are on the move. You know what that means—it’s conference season.
Now’s a great time to connect with peers and get inspired for the months to come. Whether you’re on the hunt for your next big campaign idea or prioritizing your professional development, the right event can make all the difference.
While you’re saving the dates, you can follow Monstie on Instagram to see where he’ll pop up next. Will it be on a bike path in Chicago or by a pool in sunny Florida? You’ll have to find out.
Want to talk shop with the Inbox Monster team? Here are the events we’re attending because they’re just that good.
The Best Email Marketing Conferences to Attend in 2026
1. Email Insider Summit
April 12-15, 2026, in Key Largo, FL
Hosted by MediaPost, this spring’s Email Insider Summit is an intimate gathering that’s focused on getting quality time with industry experts.
This year, the event explores “technology, trust and finding the true value of the inbox,” with content covering how to elevate the email and CRM experience. We’re particularly interested in the roundtables on everything from tracking all the recent email changes to what’s working (and what’s not) with AI.
If you want to make meaningful connections during fun excursions, Email Insider Summit is where it’s at. Afternoon activities on the agenda include golfing, kayaking, pickleball and a boat cruise. We can’t wait!
2. Adobe Summit
April 20-22, 2026, in Las Vegas, NV
Known as the “Digital Experience Conference,” Adobe Summit is all about discovering what’s next in marketing and creativity. This year’s speaker lineup is stacked, with keynotes featuring comedian Iliza Shlesinger; Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of Nvidia; and Shailesh Jejurikar, president and CEO of Procter & Gamble.
With over 200 sessions across 13 dedicated tracks, Adobe Summit is the place to develop your marketing skills. You can also earn your Adobe certification at no additional cost with a full conference pass.
Inbox Monster is a Showcase sponsor at Adobe Summit, so make sure to visit us in the expo hall.
3. Unspam by Really Good Emails
April 20-22, 2026, in Long Beach, CA
Created specifically “for folks who hate boring email marketing conferences,” Unspam, hosted by Really Good Emails (RGE), ought to be at the top of everyone’s lists.
Unlike many events that are geared towards marketing executives and big-picture thinking, Unspam provides value for email practitioners and creatives, with sessions on email design workflows, industry trends, and even emotional intelligence when sending messages.
We’ve got an epically awesome and entertaining announcement with the RGE crew coming soon—get ready to have your minds blown!
4. Iterable’s Activate Summit
April 21-23, 2026, in Los Angeles, CA
I may be biased as one of Iterable’s early marketers who helped build Activate Summit, but I always have a wonderful time at Activate events. This year’s summit is the first in SoCal, with marketing leaders from household names, like Shake Shack, Washington Post, Angi, Survey Monkey and more.
Activate Summit is great for networking, with a women’s empowerment lunch and roundtables focused on specific industries, such as consumer apps. Inbox Monster will also be giving a special Lightning Talk on how to cut your email QA time in half.
Early bird pricing continues until March 20. We hope to see you there!
5. Inbox Expo
May 26-28, 2026, in Atlanta, GA
Inbox Expo is back in Atlanta this year, with three days of sessions and collaborative opportunities. Many email legends will be in attendance, including Anne Tomlin, founder of Emails Y’all; Kath Pay, cofounder of Holistic Email Academy; and Alicia Mintz, owner and CEO of Hemlock Creatives.
Hosted by Email Industries, Inbox Expo has a diverse agenda for email practitioners, from sessions on interactive email and deliverability to an ISP panel and speed networking workshop. According to the stats, last year’s conference drew in 265+ attendees with “1 hell of a good time.” We’re looking forward to it.
Early bird tickets are available until March 20.
6. Salesforce Connections
June 3-4, 2026, in Chicago, IL
Promising “two days of nonstop agent-filled innovation,” Salesforce Connections (CNX) is an AI-forward conference for marketers and Salesforce users from across lifecycle teams, demand & growth, commerce and customer experience.
The impact of CNX is massive, with 280+ sessions, hands-on trainings, and an exclusive concert to celebrate the moment. Marketing Cloud users can also arrive early for a free pre-event certification at the Trailblazer Bootcamp.
In case you haven’t heard the news, Inbox Monster is the first creative rendering platform integrated with Salesforce Marketing Cloud Next, so CNX is the perfect place to learn how AI tools will interpret your emails, before they land in the inbox.
Our team is hosting a welcome party with a fun river cruise and architectural tour to celebrate the start of CNX. The event is free to attend, but space is limited, so reserve your spot.
7. Movable Ink’s Think Summit
June 16-17, 2026, in New York City, NY
This year’s theme of Think Summit, hosted by Movable Ink, is Marketer x Machine. The conference’s tracks cover leadership perspectives, campaign inspiration, and the modern marketing ecosystem.
A new series of hands-on classes will also help you get the most out of the Movable Ink platform. These sessions range from introductory workflows to advanced personalization with interactive content.
Over 1,000 marketers are expected to attend, and early bird pricing ends on April 10. You can save $100 on your ticket by registering with the promo code INBOXMONSTER-100.
8. eTail
August 10-12, 2026, in Boston, MA
Retail marketers already know that eTail is the place to be to talk shop. For 25 years, the conference has created community, and this year is no exception.
eTail Boston will host a variety of sessions on loyalty and customer retention, search and performance marketing, and AI and the customer journey. Expect to learn from executives at leading brands, such as Warby Parker, David’s Bridal, VistaPrint, Levain Bakery and more.
The event has a choose-your-own-adventure element, with exclusive store tours, a C-suite retreat, and an innovation theater showcasing the latest e-commerce solutions.
You can receive a “first mover’s discount” by registering by March 31.
9. Braze Forge
September 28-30, 2026, in Las Vegas, NV
If you’re involved in the customer experience in any way, Forge, hosted by Braze, offers best practices and fresh ideas.
This year’s headline speakers include:
- Merline Saintil, a Fortune 100 board member who cofounded Black Women on Boards
- Marcus Collins, marketing professor, author and chief strategy advisor
- Omar Johnson, the visionary behind Beats by Dr. Dre and CEO of ØPUS Intelligence Labs
Super Early Bird tickets include free training for Braze users and are available until May 31.
Meet Inbox Monster at the Best Email Marketing Conferences in 2026
There are a ton of awesome benefits to being an email marketer, and one of those is just how much knowledge and energy you can gain from these events. If anything, there are so many email marketing conferences to choose from, that it can be difficult to decide which to attend.
We hope this list helps you pick the right ones for you and your team. If you see us hanging at the Inbox Monster booth, come say hi! We’re friendly monsters who prefer to chat about email, rather than hide under beds. We’re excited to get geeky with you.
