SMX Search Marketing Expo 2026

March 9-11, 2026
ICM - International Congress Center Messe Munich, Munich, Germany

AI + SEO + PPC = SMX. Europe’s largest Search Marketing Conference for Professionals.

5,000+
Attendees
100+
Companies

What is SMX Search Marketing Expo?

Digital marketing professionals and search experts converge at SMX Munich 2026 to master the latest in SEO, PPC, and AI-driven strategies. This premier conference offers deep dives into Generative Engine Optimization, content, analytics, and UX, providing attendees with actionable insights and a platform for community exchange. It's essential for upgrading skills and staying competitive in the fast-evolving search landscape. Learn more at SMX Search Marketing Expo website

Who Attends

  • SEO Professionals mastering AI-driven ranking factors
  • PPC Specialists optimizing campaigns with AI & automation
  • Digital Marketing Managers driving business growth with search strategies
  • Founders & CEOs shaping future search marketing direction
  • Content Strategists creating high-quality, AI-proof content
  • Analytics & Data Experts measuring AI-overview traffic in GA4

Key Topics

  • AI Overviews & Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)
  • Advanced SEO Strategies
  • PPC & AI-Driven Search Advertising
  • Content Strategy & Digital PR
  • Analytics, Data Literacy & GA4
  • Technical SEO & LLM Crawlers

Why SMX Search Marketing Expo Matters for B2B Teams

Scale & Community

SMX Munich 2026 gathers Europe's largest concentration of search marketing professionals and digital experts.

Decision Makers

Attendees include business drivers, insight translators, and creative problem-solvers shaping future search strategies.

Practical Outcomes

Participants gain actionable know-how and community exchange, enabling immediate application of advanced SEO and PPC strategies.

The Challenge

Why Most Teams Fail to Maximize Event ROI

Without preparation, SMX Search Marketing Expo 2026 becomes an expensive networking trip with nothing to show.

Unusable Portals

5,000+ attendees. No way to filter by ICP. Finding ideal prospects means manually clicking through thousands of profiles.

Too Late

30-40% of attendees register in the last 2-3 weeks. Finish reaching out to one batch, hundreds more registered. Always behind.

No Prioritization

Without scoring and segmentation, all 5,000+ attendees look the same. Teams waste cycles on low-fit prospects instead of focusing on high-value targets.

Manual Multi-Channel

Reaching prospects across email, LinkedIn, phone, and in-app manually is impossible at scale. Most teams pick one channel and miss opportunities.

Best Practices

How to Actually Maximize SMX ROI

Winning teams follow two phases: preparation and execution.

3-4 weeks before

Pre-Event Preparation

Identify Target Prospects

Monitor attendee lists continuously as 30-40% register in the last 2-3 weeks.

Enrich with Contacts

Add verified emails, LinkedIn profiles, company data, and tech stack to raw attendee names.

ICP, Persona & ABM Matching

Score by role, title, job level, company size, revenue, location, industry. Match to target personas and ABM accounts. Focus on top 20%.

Launch Multi-Channel Outreach

Email, LinkedIn, phone, in-app. Goal: pre-book meetings with high-value prospects.

Event week

During the Event

Execute Pre-Booked Meetings

Calendars should be 60-70% full with high-fit prospects before arriving at Munich.

Prioritized Conversations

Know ICP score and context for every interaction. Focus on high-value targets.

The Reality: Nearly Impossible Manually

These practices work. But 30-40% of attendees register in the last 2-3 weeks. Manual execution takes 5-7 days per batch. Teams would need to repeat identification, enrichment, scoring, and outreach continuously across email, LinkedIn, phone, and in-app. Most don't have the bandwidth.

The question isn't what to do. It's how to execute continuously at scale.

Turning Strategy Into Execution

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How Spivot Automates Event Best Practices

Strategy becomes workflow.

1

Identify Target Prospects Automatically

Best Practice: Monitor attendee lists continuously as registrations come in.

How Spivot Helps: Connect to the event portal or upload the CSV. We identify target prospects and refresh daily as new registrations come in. Catch the 30-40% who register late without lifting a finger.

Manual: Days per refresh → Spivot: 10 minutes
2

Enrich with YOUR API Keys

Best Practice: Transform basic attendee lists into rich prospect profiles with verified contact data.

How Spivot Helps: Connect Apollo, ZoomInfo, or any other enrichment provider. We add verified emails, LinkedIn profiles, company data, and tech stack. Full control over provider and costs.

Scale
Handle all 5,000+ SMX attendees in one upload
Manual: 4-6 hours → Spivot: 2-3 minutes
3

ICP & Persona Matching

Best Practice: Score prospects against ICP and match to target personas to prioritize outreach.

How Spivot Helps: AI scores every attendee by role, title, job level, company size, revenue, location, and industry. Match to target personas and ABM accounts automatically.

Persona & ABM Matching
Match to target personas and ABM accounts
Multi-Factor Scoring
Role + Title + Level + Size + Revenue + Location + Industry
Focus on top 20% of prospects automatically
4

Push to Your CRM & Sales Tools

Best Practice: Sync enriched, scored prospects to existing workflow.

How Spivot Helps: One-click sync to Salesforce, HubSpot, Outreach, Salesloft, Apollo, or export to Google Sheets. Enriched, scored lists ready for outreach.

HubSpot CRM Integration - Sync SMX Search Marketing Expo 2026 attendees to HubSpot
Salesforce CRM Integration - Sync SMX Search Marketing Expo 2026 attendees to Salesforce
Outreach Sales Engagement Integration - Launch SMX Search Marketing Expo 2026 campaigns in Outreach
Salesloft Sales Engagement Integration - Launch SMX Search Marketing Expo 2026 campaigns in Salesloft
Apollo.io Integration - Sync and enrich SMX Search Marketing Expo 2026 attendees with Apollo
Google Sheets Export - Export SMX Search Marketing Expo 2026 attendee lists to Google Sheets
5

Launch & Track Campaigns

Best Practice: Start personalized outreach 3-4 weeks before the event to schedule meetings.

How Spivot Helps: Launch campaigns in Outreach, Salesloft, or Apollo. Reach prospects across email, LinkedIn, phone, and in-app automatically. Track engagement, responses, and meetings. All attributed to SMX Search Marketing Expo 2026.

40%
Higher Conversion
80%
Faster First Touch
60%
Less Wasted Outreach

The Bottom Line

Reach every attendee automatically, even the 30-40% who register late. Land in Munich with meetings booked. Your competitors are still cleaning spreadsheets.

10x
Faster event data processing
(5-7 days → 5-10 minutes)
3-4 weeks
Earlier outreach
(Book meetings before the event)
40%
More meetings booked
(Targeted vs. spray-and-pray)

Enterprise-Grade Security

Your data stays secure and compliant

AES-256-GCM
Encryption at rest and in transit
OAuth 2.0
Secure authentication
Multi-Tenant
Complete data isolation

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend SMX Search Marketing Expo?

SMX Search Marketing Expo is designed for a broad range of search marketing professionals, including SEO and PPC specialists, digital marketing managers, and content strategists. Founders and CEOs looking to shape future strategies, alongside analytics and data experts focused on measuring AI-overview traffic, will find immense value. The event caters to anyone seeking to sharpen their skills, gain actionable know-how, and connect with peers to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving search landscape.

Is SMX Search Marketing Expo worth attending?

Absolutely. SMX Search Marketing Expo is Europe’s largest conference dedicated to search marketing, offering unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. Attendees gain actionable know-how on critical topics like AI Overviews, Generative Engine Optimization, and advanced SEO/PPC strategies. With a neutral editorial team curating 60+ sessions across 7 tracks, participants receive unbiased, high-quality content. The event fosters real community exchange and provides a platform to redefine KPIs, making it an essential investment for staying competitive and driving business outcomes.

What topics are covered at SMX Search Marketing Expo?

SMX Search Marketing Expo covers a comprehensive range of critical topics for today's digital marketers. Key areas include AI Overviews and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), advanced SEO strategies, and PPC with a focus on AI-driven advertising. The agenda also delves into content strategy, digital PR, analytics, data literacy, and GA4 implementation. Furthermore, attendees can explore technical SEO, LLM crawlers, and specialized workshops on Google Ads, local SEO, and building AI marketing tools.

How does Spivot identify target prospects at SMX Search Marketing Expo?

Connect to the event portal or upload attendee data. Spivot automatically identifies, scores, and enriches prospects as new attendees register, with daily updates to catch late registrations.

Can I use Spivot for events other than SMX Search Marketing Expo?

Yes. Spivot is an AI agent that automates event workflows for any event where attendees are available in the event portal. The same workflow applies across all events.

How accurate is the ICP and persona matching?

Spivot's AI uses multi-factor analysis across role, title, job level, company size, revenue, location, and industry. Match attendees to target personas and ABM accounts automatically. Built-in intelligence recognizes equivalent roles like 'VP of Growth' and 'Chief Revenue Officer.'

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