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Minneapolis, we're back! 👋

Bringing expert marketing strategies to your backyard

Digital marketers in and around Minnesota have loved attending Digital Summit for years! We're excited to bring the best marketing strategies and networking right to you.

Accelerating AI? Budget Cuts? Unrealistic content quotas?

From One-Person Teams ➡️ Full Marketing Departments, We Got You.

Marketing leaders like you have a lot to figure out with almost zero time to do it.

Whether you wear ALL the hats for your brand, or you lead efforts on one focused channel for your team, Digital Summit provides a space for you to dig into the topics most important to your success and survival. Sharpening your skills and hosting networking events for you to find your next job are part of the best marketing talent in the country.

About Digital Summit Minneapolis 2026

Digital Summit Minneapolis is a two-day digital marketing conference for marketing leaders, agency professionals, and brand teams. The 2026 edition takes place through at the Minneapolis Convention Center ( 1301 Second Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403).

Dates
August 12-13, 2026 (Wednesday-Thursday)
Venue
Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403 — (612) 335-6000 — minneapolis.org
Format
In-person, two-day conference with keynotes, breakout sessions, the Mastermind Hub deep-dive workshops, exhibitor showcase, and networking receptions
Audience
Marketing leaders, brand managers, digital strategists, agency professionals, content marketers, social media managers, SEO and growth teams. Roles range from one-person marketing teams to enterprise marketing departments.
Programming Categories
Brand Trust & Safety, Customer Intelligence & Experience, Creativity Differentiation & Cultural Relevance, Next-Gen Operations & Infrastructure, Brand Visibility, The Mastermind Hub, The Growth Roundtable
Featured Speakers
Rand Fishkin (SparkToro), Andy Crestodina (Orbit Media Studios), Nicole Ramirez (Unlock Health), Ryan Pena (NMDP), Jennifer Watson (athenahealth), Joie Healy (Cisco), Ashley Zeckman (Spotlight), Dave Meyer (BizzyWeb), Arik Hanson (Arik Hanson Social Media), Liz Andert (H.B. Fuller), Craig Pladson (Brave Co.), John Triplett (IDX), and additional speakers — view the full speaker list
Tickets
Conference Pass $795 · Premium Pass $995 · VIP Pass $1,195 (standard rates; advance pricing and group discounts available). Register for Digital Summit Minneapolis · View full pricing details
Registration Deadlines
Refund deadline: July 15, 2026. Pass transfers accepted through August 11, 2026. Special-assistance requests by July 22, 2026.
Organizer
Digital Summit, a Fried Family Ventures conference series — (919) 529-5373 — registration@digitalsummit.com
Series Context
Part of the Digital Summit series, with additional 2026-2027 events in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Raleigh, Dallas, Tampa, and Chicago.

Digital Summit Minneapolis 2026 Speaker Lineup

"Digital Summit is an intense two days! You may feel like your brain will explode by the end of it, but once the knowledge settles, the new actionable skills will drive your career forward."

"As a 30-year veteran of sales and marketing, Digital Summit exceeded my expectations!"

"Top notch presenters, insightful and honest dialogue, and an audience mix of marketers, creatives, and social media creators - you're sure to leave inspired and ready for more."

Brand Trust & Safety

Customer Intelligence & Experience

Creativity, Differentiation & Cultural Relevance

Next-Gen Operations & Infrastructure

Brand VisibilitY

The Mastermind Hub

*Formerly known as Masterclasses*

The Growth Roundtable

Digital Summit Minneapolis — Frequently Asked Questions

Why should marketing leaders attend Digital Summit Minneapolis?

Digital Summit Minneapolis brings together marketing leaders, agency teams, and brand strategists for two days of expert-led sessions and workshops. Attendees walk away with actionable strategies across brand visibility, AI in marketing, customer intelligence, content, and growth — plus the chance to network with marketers driving the most successful campaigns in the country. The conference is designed for anyone from a one-person marketing team to a full marketing department.

Who attends Digital Summit Minneapolis?

Attendees include CMOs, marketing directors, brand managers, digital strategists, content marketers, social media leads, SEO and growth professionals, agency teams, and in-house marketing departments from brands and organizations across industries. The audience skews toward strategic and senior marketing roles, with a strong mix of agency-side and brand-side professionals.

When and where is Digital Summit Minneapolis 2026?

Digital Summit Minneapolis takes place Wednesday, August 12 and Thursday, August 13, 2026 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 Second Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403. Registration opens at 8:00 AM on Day 1. The networking reception runs from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Day 1.

Who is speaking at Digital Summit Minneapolis 2026?

The 2026 speaker lineup includes Rand Fishkin (SparkToro), Andy Crestodina (Orbit Media Studios), Nicole Ramirez (Unlock Health), Joie Healy (Cisco), Jennifer Watson (athenahealth), Ashley Zeckman (Spotlight), Dave Meyer (BizzyWeb), Arik Hanson, Liz Andert (H.B. Fuller), and additional marketing leaders. The lineup grows as the event approaches.

What’s included with a Digital Summit Minneapolis pass?

Three pass tiers are available (standard rates shown; advance pricing and group discounts available):

  • Conference Pass — $795: main conference breakouts, keynotes, Day 1 & 2 lunch, the exhibitor showcase, the Day 1 happy hour, session recordings, and Digital Summit Resource Center access.
  • Premium Pass — $995: everything in the Conference Pass, plus the Mastermind Hub — intensive, deep-dive workshops on specific topics.
  • VIP Pass — $1,195: everything in the Premium Pass, plus the VIP Lounge, VIP check-in, the Day 1 VIP Reception, and exclusive Digital Summit swag.
What is the refund and transfer policy?

Refund requests must be submitted at least four weeks before the event — the deadline for Digital Summit Minneapolis 2026 is July 15, 2026. Passes can be transferred to another person or another Digital Summit event any time up until the day before the event, August 11, 2026. A pass may be transferred between events only once, and transferred passes must be redeemed within one calendar year of the original event date. Service and processing fees are non-refundable. No-shows are not eligible for credit. For questions, contact registration@digitalsummit.com or (919) 529-5373.

What should I know before I go?
  • Attire: business casual. Hall temperatures vary, so dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes.
  • Wi-Fi: network “Digital Summit”, password “digitalsummit26”.
  • Charging: portable charging packs are available at registration.
  • Parking: four nearby City of Minneapolis ramps connected via skyway (event parking roughly $5–$25; Digital Summit does not validate parking).
  • Special requests: for dietary, accessibility, or other needs, email registration@digitalsummit.com by July 22, 2026.

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