Networking & social events at brightonSEO

Networking & parties

Whether you want to chat about SEO or anything but, we put on a range of events to help you meet other search marketers.

For when you're not in the conference hall...

These networking events are organised by the brightonSEO team and are a great opportunity to connect with other attendees.

'Happy hour' Drinks Receptions

Enjoy a drink on us at the end of the busy conference day.

Networking Parties

Wrap up each day of the conference with a chance to mingle with attendees and enjoy a drink on the waterfront.

Dinner with Friends

Attending brightonSEO or HeroConf on your own? Don’t spend your evenings dining solo—join a group dinner and connect with other attendees you haven’t had a chance to meet yet.

LET'S GO PADRES!

Interested in attending a ball game? Spend a fun summer evening at Petco Park and cheer on the San Diego Padres!

Sunset Sail

If you are in town before the convention on Sunday, September 21st, embark upon the Catalina 400 for a wonderful sunset cruise. Cruise starts at 3:30pm on Sunday, September 21st and lasts for 3 hours. You will be booking directly with Sail San Diego via their site and in charge of your own reservation. Go to "Book Ticketed Sail" and choose the date "September 21st" at 3:30pm Cost: $119/ per adult. Detailed instructions about ticketing, location and cancellation policy can be found on the website. Please let us know if you will be participating in this event so we can connect you with other attendees! Email: [email protected]

Basketball

If you're staying in our conference hotel you can meet fellow attendees for an informal game of basketball on their rooftop courts.

Pickleball

If you're staying in our conference hotel you can meet fellow attendees for an informal game of basketball on their rooftop courts.

Netwalking

Join us for a stroll to get to know San Diego and each other.

Morning 5k run

Stretch your legs and get your blood pumping before a day of learning on our morning run.

Yoga

Enjoy a calming yoga class to counteract your brain getting busy at the conference.

Roundtable Discussions

Join us at a roundtable discussion in San Diego

Independent fringe events run by friends

Below are some fantastic networking events hosted and run by friends of brightonSEO.

Apply to host an independent fringe event

Boardwalk Bash

The SEO Community + SEO Jobs Boardwalk Bash is a party we'll hold prior to brightonSEO at Ballast Point Little Italy in San Diego, CA. We'll welcome 300 Brave SEOs to our 3rd event for a really great time spent with old and new friends.

SoCal SEO Meetup: brightonSEO After Party

Join the Southern California SEO Meetup group for our official brightonSEO fringe event — the brightonSEO After Party!

Women In Tech SEO Meet-Up

An opportunity for Women in Tech SEO members to meet one another, discuss how the day went, and make plans to attend the evening party together.

Some of our networking opportunities

A glimpse of the fun we have at brightonSEO San Diego