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2019 Podcasting Conferences & Events You Need To Attend

Podcasting is exploding, and with it, more events and conferences that feature your favorite podcasters, a place to meet and network with other podcasters, and a place to learn. We’ve put together a list of the top podcasting conferences and events so you can easily find one to attend.

They will be in chronological order and we’ll try to include upcoming dates and locations whenever possible. Let me know in the comments if any are missing!

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Confirmed dates are listed. You can check out the 2018 dates at the bottom of this post to get a general idea of when the conferences will take place. Unknown dates say 2019.

2019 Podcast Conferences

ConferenceDateLocation
Brooklyn Podcast FestivalJanuary 10-13, 2019Brooklyn, New York
PodConJanuary 19-20, 2019Seattle, Washington
Australian Podcast AwardsFebruary 18, 2019Sydney, Australia
RAIN Podcast Business SummitMarch 5, 2019New York City, New York
Podfest Multimedia ExpoMarch 7-9, 2019Orlando, Florida
Adelaide Podcast Festival2019Adelaide, Australia
NYCPodFest2019New York City, New York
British Podcast Awards2019London, United Kingdom
PodXMay 31-June 2, 2019Nashville, TN
AudiocraftJune 1, 2019Sydney, Australia
PodSummitJune 22, 2019Calgary, Alberta, Canada
GimletFest2019Brooklyn, New York
Philadelphia Podcast Festival2019Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Podcast MovementAugust 13-16, 2019Orlando, Florida
Mid-Atlantic Podcast ConferenceSeptember 6-8, 2019Swedesboro, New Jersey
London Podcast Festival2019London, United Kingdom
Edtech Podcast Festival2019London, United Kingdom
International Podcast DaySeptember 30, 2019Worldwide
Third Coast Audio FestivalOctober 4-6, 2018Chicago, Illinois
OzPod2019Sydney, Australia
We Are PodcastNovember 7-9, 2019Brisbane, Australia
DCPodFest2019Washington, DC
Werk It2019New York City, New York
Chicago Podcast Festival2019Chicago, Illinois

Brooklyn Podcast Festival

bkpodfest.com • January 10-13, 2019 • Brooklyn, New York

Happening early 2019 instead of late 2018.

PodCon

podcon.com • January 19-20, 2019 • Seattle, WA
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They moved the date to early 2019 instead of late 2018.

Another brand new podcast conference launching at the end of 2017. They picked a month and city that didn’t already have anything going on – smart!

PodCon raised $243,746 on IndieGoGo recently to make this event awesome. Take a look at the video they did for the fundraiser:

They are doing live recordings from some of the top podcasts in all different genres, workshops, discussions, and more.

Australian Podcast Awards

australianpodcastawards.com • February 18, 2019 • Sydney, Australia

Australian Podcast Awards

The Australian Podcast Awards is an annual celebration of the quality and breadth of Australian podcast content.

Entrees are self-nominated, and over 20 categories are judged by a panel of experts, with 2 categories decided by popular vote. Entries come from independent podcasters, as well as some of the most iconic media brands in the country, and all production backgrounds in between.

Entries close on February 14, 2019, and anyone with an interest in podcasting is encouraged to attend the event on February 18 at the 500-seat Everest Theatre at Sydney’s Seymour Centre.

Podfest Multimedia Expo

podfestexpo.com • March 7-9, 2019 • Orlando, Florida

Podfest is a big event with tons of big names. It includes multiple tracks:

  • Creation & Launch
  • Technology & Innovation
  • Audience Growth
  • Monetization & Marketing
  • YouTube & Video
  • Networking & Social

Learn more about Podfest here – and don’t forget to use the code INSIGHTS when you get your ticket for 15% off!

Adelaide Podcast Festival

adelaidepodcastfestival.com.au • 2019 • Adelaide, Australia

The Adelaide Podcast Festival is your chance to hear Australian podcasts recorded live.

Comes from the Auscast Network.

RAIN Podcast Business Summit

rainnews.com/podcast-business-summit • March 5, 2019 • New York City, New York

RAIN has the CEO of NPR and other high profile executives for their new show that is “bringing together buyers from advertising agencies, brand marketers, leading podcast networks, show hosts and producers, data experts, and technology companies”.

NYCPodFest

nycpodfest.com • 2019 • New York City, New York

See some of your favorite podcasts record live!

PodX

podx.com • May 31 – June 1, 2019 • Nashville, Tennessee

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PodX brings together your favorite networks, podcasters, and podcasts, from true crime and politics to pop culture and storytelling, all in one incredible weekend.

Audiocraft

audiocraft.com • June 1, 2019 • Sydney, Australia

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High-quality Australian podcast conference with awesome sponsors and guests.

PodSummit

podsummit.com • June 22, 2019 • Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Podsummit III will be in Calgary, Alberta. Tickets are $150 until June 14.

Check out their feature on the Global News TV network:

British Podcast Awards

britishpodcastawards.com • 2019 • London, United Kingdom

Watch your favorite UK podcasts get crowned live.

GimletFest

gimletfest.com • 2019 • Brooklyn, New York

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From the site:

GimletFest is the best of Gimlet Media brought to life in a two-day festival.

You’ll get a chance to hear and meet your favorite Gimlet Media podcasts live – check it out!

They also have a really cool event website, might be worth taking a look at.

Philadelphia Podcast Festival

phillypodfest.com • 2019 • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The 2018 Philadelphia Podcast Festival

Their website says it best:

Since 2013, The Philadelphia Podcast Festival has sought to entertain and educate using the digital medium of podcasting. From June 22-July 1, 2018, more than 40 live podcast recordings will be happening at six venues throughout Philadelphia.

Podcast Movement

podcastmovement.com • August 13-16, 2019 • Orlando, Florida

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Podcast Movement is one of, if not the largest podcast conference.

It boasts over 2,000 attendees and speakers, over 80 sessions, and always has an awesome lineup of speakers and sponsors.

I like that the location changes from year-to-year too.

Podcast Movement Coupon Code: Use promo code INSIGHTS for $30 off any ticket. This is a special offer just for readers of Podcast Insights – please say thanks to the PM team when you see them!

Mid-Atlantic Podcast Conference

podcastmidatlantic.com • September 6-8, 2019 • Swedesboro, New Jersey

This is an educational podcast conference that takes place in the Philadelphia and New Jersey area. If you’re nearby, definitely take a look. If you’re farther away, take a look as well – they have attendees from all over the US (and the world). They also have an impressive lineup of speakers and sponsors. Great value!

London Podcast Festival

kingsplace.co.uk/london-podcast-festival • September 12-16, 2018 • London, United Kingdom

2018 will be the 3rd annual London Podcast Festival.

Edtech Podcast Festival

theedtechpodcast.com/festival • September 22, 2018 • London, United Kingdom

International Podcast Day

internationalpodcastday.com • September 30, 2019 • Worldwide

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International Podcast Day sees tons local, national, and global events. Check out the site for more info.

Third Coast International Audio Festival

thirdcoastfestival.org • 2019 • Chicago, Illinois

“Third Coast International Audio Festival (TCIAF) curates sound-rich audio stories from around the world”.

OzPod

http://www.abc.net.au • 2019 • Sydney, Australia

2nd annual OzPod conference.

We Are Podcast

wearepodcast.com • November 7-9, 2019 • Brisbane, Australia

We Are Podcast

This is the 4th annual We Are Podcast and it’s the first podcast to launch in the southern hemisphere. The lineup of speakers is awesome and you will get a ton of a value by going!

Check out this video:

DCPodFest

dcpodfest.com • 2019 • Arlington, VA

The DCPodFest takes place at Spaces The Artisphere in Arlington, Virginia for 2018 and focuses on “business, creativity, and influence of podcasting”.

Werk It

werkitfestival.com • 2019 • New York City, New York

They moved from the west coast to the east coast this year.

Werk It is an all-women podcast festival. There are “workshops, demonstrations, mentoring sessions and NSFW conversations about working in audio and digital media”.

Check out the 2017 promo video:

Chicago Podcast Festival

chicagopodcastfestival.org • 2019 • Chicago, Illinois

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You can get in touch and sign up for updates on their 2018 festival page.

ConferenceDateLocation
Podfest Multimedia ExpoFebruary 8-10, 2018Orlando, Florida
Adelaide Podcast FestivalFebruary 27-28, 2018Adelaide, Australia
RAIN Podcast Business SummitMarch 22, 2018New York City, New York
Podcast CruiseSpring, 2018The Ocean
NYCPodFestApril 6-8, 2018New York City, New York
British Podcast AwardsMay 19, 2018London, United Kingdom
PodSummitMay 5, 2018Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
AudiocraftJune 2, 2018Sydney, Australia
GimletFestJune 16-17, 2018Brooklyn, New York
Philadelphia Podcast FestivalJune 22-July 1, 2018Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Beyond The PodcastJuly 17, 2018Online (Virtual Summit)
Podcast MovementJuly 23-26, 2018Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Podern LoveAugust 10-12, 2018New Orleans, Louisiana
Mid-Atlantic Podcast ConferenceSeptember 7-8, 2018Swedesboro, New Jersey
Now Hear This Podcast Festival2018New York City, New York
London Podcast FestivalSeptember 12-16, 2018London, United Kingdom
Edtech Podcast FestivalSeptember 22, 2018London, United Kingdom
International Podcast DaySeptember 30, 2018Worldwide
Third Coast Audio FestivalOctober 4-6, 2018Chicago, Illinois
OzPodOctober 17, 2018Sydney, Australia
We Are PodcastOctober 18-20, 2018Brisbane, Australia
DCPodFestNovember 9-10, 2018Washington, DC
Werk ItNovember 13-14, 2018New York City, New York
Chicago Podcast FestivalNovember 26-December 2, 2018Chicago, Illinois
Brooklyn Podcast Festival2019Brooklyn, New York
PodCon2019Seattle, Washington

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