What will make your podcast the best it can be and attract more listeners in 2024? One of the greatest tools in the podcasting industry is the provision of podcasting conferences. They are one of the most effective ways to take your podcasting game to the next level and connect with the podcasting community.

Part of growing is learning from other people’s experiences and expert advice. There is always something you can learn if you keep an open mind and are willing to share your passion for the podcasting medium with those who share the same enthusiasm. 

What are podcast conferences?

They are events held once a year that feature pro podcast speakers, interactive sessions, networking opportunities and the chance to meet other podcasters and gain from their experience.  

They are great for learning about podcasting technology and content creation. They can range from a day of webinars to a multi-day conference which can take over huge convention centers and hotels. 

Here is The Expert Booker’s guide to Podcast Conferences in 2024.

PODFEST EXPO

Date: Jan 25-28, 2024

Location: Wyndham Orlando, International Drive, Orlando, Florida, USA

Cost: $99-$599

It is PODFEST’S 10-year anniversary, and they welcome everyone to celebrate with them their accomplishments, like earning the Guinness World Records title for The Largest Attendance for a Virtual Podcasting Conference in One Week in 2020 and beating that record the following year with 5,816 attendees!

They focus on driving results for independent creators and global brands. This year they expect to set a new record and welcome you to become part of the tight-knit community that is the Podfest family.

If you have any questions reach out to andrew@podfestexpo.com

PODFEST EXPO | Where Your Voice Matters

 

ON AIR FEST

Date: Feb 28-Mar 1

Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA

Cost: $175-$700

On Air Fest is presented by Hot Pod Summit and brings another great event for 2024. It includes live stories from Design Matters Live with Debbie Millman, The Allusionist with Helen Zaltzman and Twenty Thousand Hertz creator Dallas Taylor. You will see Malcolm Gladwell receive On Air Fest’s 2024 Audio Vanguard Award and appearances from other familiar faces. 

Not only does this event bring together the biggest names in podcasting, it also inspires through the creators and fans that take part.

Checkout the lineup and buy tickets Overview (onairfest.com)

RADIODAYS EUROPE 2024

Date: Mar 17-19

Location: Munich, Germany

Cost: 100 Euro – 649 Euro

Bringing 65 countries and over 140 speakers together for this Radio, Podcast and Audio World event, Radiodays Europe is a destination event for professionals and companies from around the world and not to be missed! Keynote speeches, panel discussions, interactive sessions, summits, workshops and networking events to discuss the media challenges across borders

RDE is organized as an annual conference in the spring of a different European city each year, and this year the in-person event will be in Munich. 

 

EVOLUTIONS by PODCAST MOVEMENT 2024

Date: Mar 26-29

Location: JW Marriott, Los Angeles, CA, USA

Cost: $179-$599

Focusing on educating podcasters around the world, Podcast Movement talk about the latest research, tools, technology and cutting-edge information that all podcasters and professionals need to reach and stay at the top of their game.

They have breakout sessions and panels over three content tracks (Podcaster, Industry Pro and Beginner), keynote talks, networking events and parties.

Register for Evolutions by Podcast Movement (regfox.com

THE PODCAST SHOW 2024

Date: May 22-23, 20-26

Location: BDC, Islington, London, UK

Cost: 55 Euros

The Podcast Show is the biggest international festival with over 350 world-class speakers this is the business of podcasting! You can choose from the By Day on the 22nd-23rd with 150 plus panels and sessions with some global industry brands and great networking. Or the By Night show LIVE from 20th-26th where you can immerse yourself in a week-long program of live podcast stage shows and listen to some world class talent.

The Podcast Show 2024 (thepodcastshowlondon.com

 

PODCAST MOVEMENT 2024

Date: Aug 19-22

Location: Washington, DC, USA

Cost: $219-$519

Gathering thousands of enthusiastic podcasters and industry professionals from around the world, this is the world’s largest podcast gathering and this year is making its debut in the nation’s capital. Take advantage of the four days of over 100 educational sessions and workshops, connect with the thousands of other creators and learn from the best in the business. Then make the most of podcasting’s biggest and best expo and trade show. Finally, have fun at the great after-party thrown! 

Register for Podcast Movement 2023 (regfox.com)

 

AFROS & AUDIO PODCAST FESTIVAL 

Date: Oct 18-24

Location: Baltimore, MD, USA

Cost: $100-$275

Afros and Audio podcast is hosting its first two-day conference for and by black independent​ podcast creatives and audio professionals. Its aim is to unite creators and transform podcasting by pushing strategies for success further. They champion greater representation and visibility of black podcasts. This event encourages access to resources and support for sustainable podcast growth. 

Home | Afros & Audio | Black Podcasts (afrosandaudio.com)

 

If you miss any of these events, don’t worry, most events run each year, so you can plan to attend the next one. Podnews has an email newsletter event board https://pod.events/ to keep you updated on what is happening over the upcoming months in 2024.

 

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