Looking for marketing, advertising, digital and business events this August? There are plenty of opportunities this month to sharpen your skills, explore new technology, hear from industry leaders and connect with other marketers across Australia.
This month’s round-up includes AI content workshops, marketing and martech summits, finance and travel marketing conferences, digital out-of-home advertising, email marketing training, social media, content strategy and future-of-marketing events.
Want to plan your own marketing networking, learning and events calendar? Please visit our Australian Marketing Conferences and Events Calendar. If there’s an event, conference or webinar we’ve missed, you can submit the event here free.
AI-Powered Content & Digital Storytelling
July 2 – September 3, Online
Join this AI-powered storytelling masterclass led by Steve Ballantyne, an industry veteran with more than 30 years of storytelling and branding experience. Designed for marketers, business owners and content creators, this workshop explores how to combine AI, storytelling and digital strategy to create more engaging brand content.
Intrigue MAdVerse 2026
August 5, QLD
Join 250+ CMOs, marketers and agencies at the 53rd Intrigue MAdVerse, a human-first, AI-powered marketing and martech summit taking place in Brisbane. The event is designed to bring together marketers, technology providers, agencies and business leaders for a day of ideas, networking and practical insights.
Digital Adelaide
August 6 – August 7, SA
Digital Adelaide is the largest marketing conference in South Australia. Held at Adelaide Oval, the event brings together around 220 attendees each year and features real marketers sharing real experiences. Attendees can expect practical sessions across digital marketing, content, social media, AI, paid media, community building and strategy.
How To Build A Never-Ending Source Of Content Ideas Across An Entire Content Marketing Year
August 11, Online
Struggling with “what do we post next?” is one of the biggest barriers to consistent content marketing. This online event explores how brands can build sustainable, systemised idea engines to support a full year of content marketing activity, helping teams move beyond last-minute posting and reactive content planning.
Mumbrella’s Finance Marketing Summit 2026
August 12, NSW
Trust, regulation and scrutiny are intensifying across financial services, while AI and changing customer expectations continue to reshape the role of marketing teams. Mumbrella’s Finance Marketing Summit brings together senior marketers and industry leaders to explore brand, performance, trust, innovation and effectiveness in the finance sector.
DigiMarCon Australia 2026
August 12 – August 13, NSW
DigiMarCon Australia returns in August 2026, bringing together professionals across digital marketing, media and advertising. The conference is designed for marketers looking to explore emerging strategies, technologies, tools and best practices across digital channels, customer experience, content, data, advertising and marketing innovation.
IAB Australia Powering DOOH Summit Melbourne
August 20, VIC
IAB Australia and the Outdoor Media Association are bringing Powering DOOH back to Melbourne. This half-day conference will present technical, practical and strategic sessions focused on programmatic out-of-home advertising in Australia, making it a useful event for marketers and media agencies investing in, or considering, digital out-of-home.
iMedia Future Of Marketing Summit Australia 2026
August 24 – August 26, QLD
For more than twenty years, iMedia’s marketing and brand summits have brought together senior leaders across brand, marketing, media and technology. The Future of Marketing Summit is designed as a curated forum for collaboration, thought leadership and peer-to-peer discussion on the trends shaping the future of marketing.
State Of Social 2026
August 25 – August 26, WA
State of Social is an award-winning digital and social marketing conference held in Perth. In 2026, the event brings together sharp industry minds to challenge assumptions, share hard-won insights and explore what’s next across social media, content, digital culture and marketing strategy.
Email Marketing Essentials: 26–27 August 2026
August 26 – August 27, Online
Want to make your emails impossible to ignore? This online course explores how to plan, create and optimise email campaigns that convert. Attendees will learn how to develop stronger email strategies, write more compelling copy, improve layouts, segment audiences and deliver more value through one of digital marketing’s most enduring channels.
Mumbrella Travel Marketing Summit 2026
August 27, NSW
Travellers today are seeking connection, not just destinations. Mumbrella’s Travel Marketing Summit brings together leaders across travel, tourism, media and marketing to explore how brands can respond to changing traveller expectations, build meaningful experiences and connect with audiences in a competitive travel landscape.
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Pamela Alison Meagher
Pamela's industry leadership includes mentoring for the Australian Marketing Institute and Swinburne University. In addition, she has contributed as an SEO Meetup Organiser, Australian Marketing Institute Award Judge, and Australian Web Awards Judge.
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