October 2024 Marketing + Design Events
October’s got it all—B2B marketers taking a page from B2C playbooks, designers balancing AI with creativity and quick hacks for your holiday emails. With typography workshops, talks with Mattel and Amazon’s creative leads, and sessions on accessibility and privacy-first marketing, there is something for everyone. Oh… and St. Louis Design Week, our favorite week of the year.
Keep scrolling to see what’s coming up, and for the latest updates, follow the Atomicdust team on LinkedIn and Instagram.
October 7-11
St. Louis Design Week
STLDW 2024 turns St. Louis into a week-long creative exchange with workshops, talks and tours, covering everything from agency ownership and neuroaesthetics to zine-making and sustainable swag. Start each day hearing from industry leaders at the Bright & Early morning sessions hosted by Atomicdust. Get your ticket.
October 7, 8-10 am CT
Bright & Early: Mike Spakowski
The Bright & Early series is back at Design Week, beginning with its founder, Mike Spakowski. Then every morning after, a different creative will share insights across industries, covering topics such as gaming design and urban landscapes—all over a cup of coffee. Grab your spot.
October 8, 12-1 pm CT
Person Place Thing With Juan Carlos Pagan
Award-winning designer Juan Carlos Pagan will be interviewed in a live recording of the radio show Person Place Thing hosted by the Type Directors Club. Attendees will hear unique stories as Juan discusses a person, place and thing that holds personal significance. Save your seat.
October 8-11
Design + Accessibility Summit
This online event focuses on teaching creative professionals how to make their designs accessible to people with disabilities. Gain practical skills in creating accessible documents, understanding compliance standards, and using tools like InDesign, Acrobat, and PowerPoint. Register.
October 9-10
B2B Marketing Expo
Explore the latest marketing innovations and get practical insights from industry leaders at this Los Angeles event. With interactive masterclasses, networking sessions and expert-led talks, you’ll gain actionable strategies to drive business growth and sharpen your skills. Grab free tickets.
October 9-10
Digital Marketing for Financial Services (DMFS) Midwest Summit
Join marketing, digital and growth leaders from top financial brands for a unique opportunity to connect, learn and share insights. With in-person networking, virtual sessions and interactive workshops, this two-day event covers everything from GenAI use cases to scaling hyper-personalization and optimizing marketing teams. Register now.
October 9-11
Circles Conference
Explore the intersection of design and AI, focusing on how technology enhances, not overtakes, the art of creativity. With hands-on workshops, networking parties and wellness activities like yoga and a 5K run, this event in Grapevine, Texas offers practical tools and fresh inspiration for designers ready to level up their craft. Sign up.
October 10-11
2024 Brand New Conference
Get ready for two full days in Salt Lake City dedicated to corporate and brand identity, featuring global industry leaders sharing insights on everything from design processes to in-house branding strategies. With presentations from top names like Ragged Edge, Liquid Death and Studio Dumbar, plus an after-party to unwind, it’s the ideal space for fresh perspectives and networking. Get your ticket.
October 10-12
2024 AIGA Design Conference Virtual
Explore new design frontiers at this year’s AIGA Design virtual event, centered around the theme “Margins.” With sessions on everything from regenerative design to data sonification, discussions will dive into how creativity thrives in overlooked spaces, amplifying marginalized voices and pushing the boundaries of innovation. Register to attend.
October 12-13, 12-8 pm CT
A Crash Course in Type Selection with Stephen Coles, Christopher Slye
Discover how to simplify choosing the perfect font for any project in this interactive two-day workshop in San Francisco. Gain helpful skills to make font selection easier, explore new type sources and understand font licensing options. Secure your seat.
October 16, noon-12:30 pm CT
Marketing Futures Webinar Series
Learn how generative AI models are becoming powerful influencers, shaping the products people discover and compare. Discover why leading brands are adjusting their marketing strategies to align with AI-driven preferences and what this shift means for your approach to audiences, assets and outcomes. Grab your spot.
October 16-17
Brand-Side
Hear from top creative leaders at brands like Mattel, Duolingo and Amazon as they explore everything from building creative cultures to driving engagement through social-first strategies at this event in Nashville. Sessions will dive into brand storytelling, attention strategies and the role of diversity in shaping impactful creative work. Buy your ticket.
October 17
Make It Count 2024
Discover strategies to accelerate B2B growth through sessions on pipeline management, revenue optimization, and account-based marketing. This virtual event will feature expert-led discussions on emerging technologies shaping the industry. Register now.
October 17, 2-3 pm CT
Perspectives on a New Era of Online Privacy
Get insights from Chrome and Android’s Privacy Sandbox team on privacy-first alternatives to cross-site tracking and how ad tech leaders are adapting to this shift. Learn how Google Ads integrates these new APIs and hear strategies from experts on privacy-centric monetization. Save your seat.
October 21-23
Content Marketing World 2024
For three days in San Diego, content creators, marketers and industry leaders will come together to explore fresh strategies and gain actionable insights from 100+ expert speakers. With a focus on practical tips, the event covers everything from developing a content marketing strategy to measuring ROI while offering plenty of time for networking and idea-sharing. Grab your ticket now.
October 27-30
LavaCon
Explore the latest in content strategy, UX and technical communication from industry professionals at this Portland, OR event. With speakers from Google, Meta, Nike and more, the event offers practical insights on the latest tools and techniques to enhance user experience and streamline workflows. Sign up.
October 30, 2-2:30 pm CT
30 Holiday Email Tips in 30 Minutes – Your Last-Minute Quick Wins for 2024 into 2025
Prepare for a fast-paced session with 30 expert tips to boost your holiday email strategy. Industry pros will share actionable insights on creative, testing, design, segmentation, and more to help elevate your emails for the season and beyond. Register to join.
