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Your Ultimate Guide to Marketing Events in Australia & New Zealand
July 10, 2025
(2025 Edition)
Marketing folks, mark your calendars – 2025 is looking BIG.
Whether you're deep in the strategy weeds as a CMO or just kicking off your marketing career, there’s nothing like a good event to spark ideas, grow your network, and give you that energy boost we all need from time to time.
From conferences and summits to intimate industry gatherings, here's a round-up of some must-attend marketing events in Australia and New Zealand through to the end of 2025. Bonus: if you’re job hunting or looking to make a career move, these are golden opportunities to get out there and be seen.
📍 Melbourne Events
Marketing Leaders Summit
- 29–30 October 2025
- Australia’s premier event for senior marketers and CMOs. Expect high-level conversations on innovation, leadership, and customer experience.
DigiMarCon Melbourne
- 19–20 August 2025
- A deep dive into digital marketing, media, tech, and trends. A must for performance marketers, content strategists, and brand leaders alike.
Social Media & Marketing Conference
- 29 August 2025
- From AI to email marketing, PR to personal branding – this one’s packed with practical takeaways.
- Marketing Leadership Awards (MLAs) – hosted by New Chapter Talent 😉
- 24 July 2025 | 6pm–8pm
- Celebrating standout marketers and future stars. $20 a ticket with 100% of proceeds going to Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre. A feel-good, high-impact evening not to be missed!
Pause Awards (National Final in Melbourne)
- November 2025 (TBC)
- Recognising the boldest and most forward-thinking brands, people, and ideas in Australia.
📍 Sydney Events
- Australian Marketing Conference (AMC)
- Typically May – 2025 date TBC in 2026 but add to your calendar!
- One of the biggest marketing events in the country. Past speakers include marketing leaders from Canva, Telstra, and The Iconic.
Online Retail Industry Awards (ORIAS)
- 24 July 2025
- Shining a spotlight on e-commerce excellence across Australia and New Zealand.
ADMA Global Forum
- August 2025 (TBC)
- A major event for data-driven marketing, customer experience, and innovation in advertising. Heaps of insights from both local and global experts.
SMX (Search Marketing Expo)
- October 2025 (TBC)
- Perfect for SEO, SEM and paid media professionals. Great practical content for performance marketers.
📍 New Zealand Events
NZ Marketing Summit – Auckland
- September 2025 (TBC)
- A key event for Kiwi marketers. Expect big-brand case studies, CX strategies, and plenty of inspiration.
StopPress Marketing Awards – Auckland
- Late 2025 (TBC)
- Honouring innovative, effective marketing campaigns from across New Zealand.
The Marketing Club AU/NZ – Events Across the Year
- If you’re not already tapped into this crew, do it. They host events, panels, and meetups regularly across NZ and Australia. Great people, great vibes, and a brilliant way to stay connected across the region.
Why Attend?
Whether you’re looking for fresh thinking, meaningful connections, or even your next career opportunity – these events are where the magic happens. Make 2025 the year you show up, speak up, and put yourself in the room.
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