Unlock Your Chance to Speak at SMX Next – Pitch Now Before It’s Too Late!

Ever feel like search marketing has morphed into some wild sci-fi creature overnight? Yeah, me too. SMX Next is back this November 18th online, and it’s zeroing in on the mind-bogglingly complex search landscape we’re navigating—and more importantly, the savvy tactics that’ll make or break your success come 2027 and way beyond. SEO isn’t just about keywords anymore; we’re talking AI Overviews, omnipresent search optimization, and even autonomous AI agents working behind the scenes. Trustworthiness and laser-focused user intent alignment? Non-negotiable now. And PPC? With generative AI and deep automation dialing personalization through the roof, the question isn’t just “How do I adapt?” but “How the heck do I keep control, safeguard privacy, and dodge wasted spend all at once?” If you’ve got a passion for sharing your hard-earned search marketing smarts—and honestly, who doesn’t?—now’s your chance to throw your hat in the ring as a speaker for SMX Next. This is your moment to shape the conversation, whether you’re a seasoned pro or a fresh voice with a killer new idea. Just a heads up—the pitch deadline is August 7th, so don’t let it slip by. Curious to learn how to craft a knockout proposal and jump into the future of search marketing? LEARN MORE.

SMX Next returns online Nov. 18, focusing on navigating today’s complex search landscape and mastering the tactics that will define success in 2027 and beyond.

Search marketing isn’t just changing; it has evolved into an entirely new beast.

  • SEO has shifted to mastering AI Overviews, search everywhere optimization, and consideration for autonomous AI agents that browse on behalf of users. Demonstrating trustworthiness, digital authority, and precise alignment with user intent is even more important now.
  • On the PPC side, generative AI and deep automation are driving unprecedented personalization, but marketers are facing new challenges: How do you maintain strategic control, preserve data privacy, and prevent waste?

If you’re an enthusiastic search marketer who has a passion for sharing knowledge please consider submitting a session pitch for SMX Next. We’re looking for subject matter experts to share insights, strategies, and tactics to help SEO and PPC marketers thrive in 2027.

Whether you’ve been speaking for years or you are a practitioner ready to share something new you’ve developed, we welcome your voice. We are actively seeking new speakers with diverse points of view and real-world experience.

The deadline for SMX Next pitches is Aug. 7.

Here are a few tips for submitting a compelling session proposal:

  • Present an original idea: Focus on advanced, forward-thinking topics or unique frameworks not commonly covered at other search events.
  • Focus on actionability: Include explicit details about what attendees will be able to do better, faster, or differently as a result of your session.
  • Bring the data: Back up your theories with a case study or specific examples, explaining how they can be scaled across different types of organizations.
  • Keep it focused: Be realistic about what you can present in 30 minutes. Going deep on a narrow or specialized topic provides much more value than a broad overview.
  • Provide tangible takeaways: Ensure attendees walk away with a clear action plan or framework they can implement immediately.

Jump over to this page for more details on how to submit a session idea, or directly to this page to create your profile and submit a session pitch.

If you have questions, feel free to contact me directly at [email protected]. I’m looking forward to reading your proposals!

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About the Author

Kathy Bushman

Kathy is the director of event content at Third Door Media. She has more than 25 years of experience in marketing communications, event management and marketing training. Formerly, Kathy was the director of content and training for the Digital Summit series of events where she oversaw the content development and quality of more than 20 events a year. Prior to that she was the director of training for MarketingProfs where she worked on live events, virtual events and developed marketing training programs using instructional design techniques and adult learning theory. She has also worked on industry events for other companies including the Direct Marketing Association and Penton Media.

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