Several major events are scheduled this July, offering opportunities for content creators, marketers, and other industry stakeholders to connect across various platforms. Check which ones best match your interests and mark them on your calendars.
This digital marketing conference focuses on digital marketing strategies, emerging technologies, and networking opportunities. The program includes keynote presentations, master classes, and sessions on topics such as programmatic advertising, mobile marketing, social media, data science, and growth marketing. Various passes are available, including in-person and virtual options.
Date: July 1-2, 2025
Venue: Hyatt Regency Austin, Austin, TX
The largest celebration of Japanese pop culture in North America returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center. Anime Expo features Japanese entertainment, music, fashion, and video games, bringing together fans and industry professionals from Japan, the US, and around the world. Organized by SPJA, a 501c3 non-profit, the event continues its mission to inspire through Japanese animation and culture.
Date: July 3-6, 2025
Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA
This event focuses on children’s content development and production. The conference opens with a keynote from screenwriter, award-winning novelist and Waterstones Children’s Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce. Under the theme “Shake It Up,” the conference explores innovative approaches to creating content for children in uncertain times. Tickets range from £325+VAT for self-funded individuals to £590+VAT for the full corporate rate.
Date: July 8-10, 2025
Venue: Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield, UK
This three-day festival focuses on science, technology, engineering, and maker creators. The event features 150 popular creator personalities, over 500 interactive exhibits, and more than 60 panels and discussions. New additions include an Indie Game Development Zone and creator-curated food options. July 18 is designated as Industry Day, with the main event following on July 19-20.
Date: July 18-20, 2025
Venue: San Mateo County Event Center, San Mateo, CA
Marketing Brew’s conference examines trends in creator marketing, focusing on content innovation, platform trends, localizing impact, data-driven insights, and strategies for working with creators. Speakers include executives from United Talent Agency, American Eagle, Whalar, and various content creators. Early bird tickets are available for $125, with standard tickets at $149 and last-call tickets at $199.
Date: July 24, 2025
Venue: Studio Gather, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, NY
This gaming convention combines gaming culture with charitable efforts, supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event features tournaments, panels, interactive exhibits, and exclusive game reveals. Ticket options include single-day admission ($75), weekend passes ($100), and premium passes ($175). An exclusive after-party at Universal Islands of Adventure is available for an additional fee.
Date: July 25-26, 2025
Venue: Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, FL
Several major events are scheduled this July, offering opportunities for content creators, marketers, and other industry stakeholders to connect across various platforms. Check which ones best match your interests and mark them on your calendars.
DigiMarCon Texas 2025
This digital marketing conference focuses on digital marketing strategies, emerging technologies, and networking opportunities. The program includes keynote presentations, master classes, and sessions on topics such as programmatic advertising, mobile marketing, social media, data science, and growth marketing. Various passes are available, including in-person and virtual options.
Date: July 1-2, 2025
Venue: Hyatt Regency Austin, Austin, TX
Anime Expo 2025
The largest celebration of Japanese pop culture in North America returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center. Anime Expo features Japanese entertainment, music, fashion, and video games, bringing together fans and industry professionals from Japan, the US, and around the world. Organized by SPJA, a 501c3 non-profit, the event continues its mission to inspire through Japanese animation and culture.
Date: July 3-6, 2025
Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA
The Children’s Media Conference
This event focuses on children’s content development and production. The conference opens with a keynote from screenwriter, award-winning novelist and Waterstones Children’s Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce. Under the theme “Shake It Up,” the conference explores innovative approaches to creating content for children in uncertain times. Tickets range from £325+VAT for self-funded individuals to £590+VAT for the full corporate rate.
Date: July 8-10, 2025
Venue: Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield, UK
Open Sauce Live
This three-day festival focuses on science, technology, engineering, and maker creators. The event features 150 popular creator personalities, over 500 interactive exhibits, and more than 60 panels and discussions. New additions include an Indie Game Development Zone and creator-curated food options. July 18 is designated as Industry Day, with the main event following on July 19-20.
Date: July 18-20, 2025
Venue: San Mateo County Event Center, San Mateo, CA
What’s Next? Navigating the Future Business of Creator Marketing
Marketing Brew’s conference examines trends in creator marketing, focusing on content innovation, platform trends, localizing impact, data-driven insights, and strategies for working with creators. Speakers include executives from United Talent Agency, American Eagle, Whalar, and various content creators. Early bird tickets are available for $125, with standard tickets at $149 and last-call tickets at $199.
Date: July 24, 2025
Venue: Studio Gather, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City, NY
GCX 2025
This gaming convention combines gaming culture with charitable efforts, supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event features tournaments, panels, interactive exhibits, and exclusive game reveals. Ticket options include single-day admission ($75), weekend passes ($100), and premium passes ($175). An exclusive after-party at Universal Islands of Adventure is available for an additional fee.
Date: July 25-26, 2025
Venue: Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, FL