Portland, Ore. — SEMpdx is excited to announce the return of its premier digital marketing conference, Engage, to two full in-person days this October. Thirty industry experts will be featured in three educational tracks that include artificial intelligence (AI), search engine optimization (SEO), and a mix of content marketing, paid media and other trending topics. Engage is slated for October 17 and 18, 2024, with ticket prices increasing by $50 on August 15.

WHAT: The first day will kick-off with the always-engaging Wil Reynolds (Seer Interactive), followed by a variety of presentations by speakers such as Colin Lee (Microsoft) and Michael King (iPullRank), both discussing AI.

The second day will open with Rachel Heseltine (CBS Interactive at Paramount Global), followed by a mixture of presentations by speakers such as Rand Fishkin (SparkToro) discussing AI, and Ian Lurie discussing content marketing, concluded by a keynote from Michelle Robbins (LinkedIn).

Lunch and breakfast will be served both days, along with happy hour and mingling ending both evenings.

WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 17 and Friday, Oct. 18, from 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

WHERE: Smith Memorial Student Union, Portland State University, 1825 SW Broadway, Portland

WHO: Engage is hosted by SEMpdx (Search Engine Marketing Professionals of Portland), a nonprofit dedicated to nurturing the development of the digital marketing industry throughout the Pacific Northwest. 2024 Engage sponsors include: Logical Position, Mobi Solutions, Viant, Webfor, 3Point Brand Management, Mac's List and pdxMindShare.

SEMpdx's 2024 Charity of Choice is Taking Ownership, a volunteer-based nonprofit that renovates Black-owned homes, enabling Black homeowners to age-in-place, generate wealth and combat systemic gentrification. Throughout the year, SEMpdx will provide the nonprofit with pro-bono SEO assistance and will match donations made during SEMpdx events up to $2,500.

TICKETS: Tickets are available at sempdx.org and are priced as follows:

• Early Owl: $449.99 (now through August 15)

• General Eagle: $499.99 (August 16 - August 31)

• Parrott Pass: $549.99 (September 1 - September 30)

• Last Minute Lark: $599.99 (October 1 - October 16)

• Tickets purchased at the door will be priced at $900

SEMpdx members will receive a 30% discount on any price range.