Your Front-Row Seat to the
Future of Paid Media.

Epic learning & networking event for paid advertising professionals

Hero Conf San Diego 2026 brings together the brightest minds in paid media for two days of world-class content, insider strategies, and connections that will supercharge your campaigns. From Paid Search to Paid Social, whether you’re scaling, optimizing, or breaking into new channels, this is the place to learn, network, and level up.

With a bold new home at the San Diego Convention Center, bigger stages, and more space to connect, 2026 is your chance to be part of the most impactful PPC event of the year.

👊 Smarter strategies. ☀️ Bigger stage. 🎉 Legendary parties.

All happening September 15–16, 2026, alongside brightonSEO.

Your ticket will give you access to:

• Content for every level of digital marketer – a focus on innovation and relevance
• Expert speakers who’ve done the work –  engaging content from experts who do what you do daily
• Actionable ideas & real-life examples – case studies with tips and tricks to immediately apply in your role
• Networking for every type of networker – casual & unscripted to organised engagements give you plenty of opportunities to meet like-minded professionals

Why Hero Conf?

Because staying average in PPC isn’t an option.

Hero Conf is the largest independent event 100% dedicated to PPC and paid social pros — and that focus shows. We don’t do fluff. We do real, tactical, immediately usable strategies that move the needle.

Expect deep dives into the latest innovations across Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, Amazon Advertising, Apple Ads, and more. From platform updates to campaign hacks, you’ll leave with a notebook full of ideas and the clarity to act on them.

Whether you’re scaling budgets, testing new channels, or battling algorithm changes, this is where the best in the business level up.