Networking & social events at brightonSEO

Networking events & activities

Whether you want to chat about SEO or anything but, we (and some trusted partners) put on a range of events to help you meet other search marketers.

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For when you're not in the conference hall...

These networking events are organised by the brightonSEO team and are a great opportunity to connect with other attendees.

Pickleball

Meet fellow attendees for an informal game of pickleball on the courts.

Basketball

Meet fellow attendees for an informal game of basketball on the courts.

Morning 5k run

Stretch your legs and get your blood pumping before a day of learning on our morning run.

Netwalking

Join us for a guided walking tour to get to know San Diego and each other.

Yoga

Enjoy a calming yoga session to balance out the busy conference schedule.

Roundtable discussions

Exclusive group discussion sessions to discuss the hot topics with others in similar roles.

Sunset sail

If you're in town before the convention on Sunday, September 13th, embark upon the Catalina 400 for a wonderful sunset cruise.

brightonSEO San Diego 2026 closing drinks

Closing drinks reception

Celebrate the end of the conference with us! Join us and mingle with industry professionals and enjoy a drink on us.

Tuesday networking party

Keep the energy going with us on Tuesday night at East Village Tavern + Bowl with cold drinks and free bowling.

Networking Fringe events run by our Friends

Take your pick from the events put on by our friends during brightonSEO. Most of our networking events are free but some require you to reserve a place in advance.

Social Ad AKademy: First Click Meetup

oin Akvile DeFazio (Founder of the Social Ad AKademy community) for a casual pre-conference coffee meetup designed to help advertisers and first-time attendees connect before the event begins.

TESTIMONIALS

What attendees think of brightonSEO...

Przemek Sztal

SEO Expert, Performance Group

“brightonSEO is a well-organized event... A friendly atmosphere, great people, knowledge sharing and a beautiful town all rolled into one.”

Steve Biggs

Lead Digital Analyst, Cheil UK

“My first time at brightonSEO. Its reputation proceeds it and now I can see what all the fuss is about!”