News Summary
The Art of Marketing Conference will take place in San Diego, featuring industry leaders sharing insights on modern marketing trends. With a host of immersive sessions and a keynote from a prominent marketing executive, the event promises valuable networking opportunities. It aims to enhance marketing skills and foster connections among professionals. Attendees can expect to gain crucial knowledge for navigating the evolving marketing landscape.
San Diego will host the Art of Marketing Conference on October 24, 2025, organized by the San Diego Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA). This year’s event will take place at the Knauss School of Business at the University of San Diego and signifies the fourth annual iteration of a conference designed to highlight creativity, strategic insight, and innovation within the marketing sector.
The conference serves as a premier gathering for marketers, brand leaders, and creative professionals, drawing significant attention from industry experts. Notably, it is one of the select AMA chapters nationwide to host this flagship conference.
Industry leaders from renowned organizations such as PlayStation, San Diego FC, Sports San Diego, Compass Real Estate, Q2 Insights, SeaWorld San Diego, KPBS, SDG&E, and Gaylord Resorts are expected to share their knowledge and expertise during the event. An attention-grabbing feature will be the afternoon keynote speaker, Matt Prince, who currently serves as the Head of Earned Media and Brand Social at KFC. His background also includes significant roles at Taco Bell and Disney, adding notable credentials to the lineup.
Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of immersive sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities that will cover prevalent areas such as Tourism, Sports Marketing, AI, and New Media. The event aims to address current trends and insights shaping the marketing landscape, providing invaluable information for all attendees.
The conference will run from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, followed by a networking reception and happy hour from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Tickets are currently available for purchase at www.sdama.org, and participation is open to both AMA San Diego members and non-members.
This year’s conference will feature four curated tracks that focus on key aspects of modern marketing, highlighting essential themes aimed at driving engagement and skill development among marketers. A unique dynamic improv session is designed to encourage business leaders to foster creative thinking and collaboration. Furthermore, an interactive keynote fireside chat led by Matt Prince will conclude the day’s events, centering on impactful marketing strategies and effective use of social media.
Sponsors for the conference include prominent organizations such as Outfront, Downtown Works, SeaWorld, Sports San Diego, among others, reflecting broad support from the business community.
Nick Hofer, President of the AMA San Diego Board of Directors, emphasized the transformational role of marketing as a dynamic force for change. The conference aims to create meaningful connections among participants and foster growth within the marketing and business landscape in San Diego and beyond.
The Art of Marketing Conference stands as an important event for enhancing marketing knowledge, developing new strategies, and networking among professionals within the industry. Attendees can expect to gain insights that could significantly influence their approach to marketing as they navigate the evolving business environment.
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