For Real Though: What Drives Growth in the AI Search Era?
"Gurus" abound, but what is actually driving growth in the AI search era? ChatGPT and classic search have instigated incredible shifts in how users access information and it's changing traffic. So where are the wins? This myth busting, tactical talk will focus on what still works in AI and classic search, versus what should be left in 2025.
βCrystal Carter (She/Her) Head of AI Search & SEO Comms, Wix
βTina Reis (They/Them) Senior SEO Strategist, Muhlert Digital
How to Use Data to Get Buy-In for SEO: Real-World Strategies
To implement our SEO recommendations, we have to get buy-in from our stakeholders. But what if you're hitting a wall and they're not convinced? In this talk, you'll learn how to use data to get buy-in for your initiatives. Using data stories the right way, you'll be able to move from "this is a SEO best practice" to "this will have an impact, and this is why."
Crafting Content with Purpose: Making Your Words Work Harder
It's not just about ranking. Get ready to learn a practical framework to ensure you're crafting content with purpose - engaging readers, building trust and delivering impact long after you've appeared on page one. Expect clear steps and actionable takeaways you can use right away.
βAleyda Solis (She/Her) Founder, Orainti & SEOFOMO
AI Search: Where Are We So Far & How to Win in the Current Landscape
Letβs explore the latest state of AI search: Whatβs the current level of adoption? Which players are leading the way? What actionable steps can we take to maximize our impact? This talk covers these topics and more to ensure your investment delivers value!
Debunking and Demystifying Generative Information Retrieval
The birth of Generative Information Retrieval was 2023, so we're only a couple of years into the biggest paradigm shift the search world has seen. Inevitably there's much confusion, mysticism and mythology filling the void of accurate understanding. In this talk you'll learn some of the common jargon - what really matters and what is simply noise.
6 AI Content Workflows to Diversify your Traffic Sources
ChatGPT can do more than draft blog posts. You can use it to create and maintain a robust content engine. In this talk, you'll learn how to use it to run webinars, write thought leadership content, and diversify your traffic channels.
Everyone Needs an AI Agent in 2026...Except Me!
Everyone says AI agents and no-code tools will take over our jobs. Instead of debating, I tested it myself: automating keyword clustering with n8n, OpenAI, and Google Sheets. This talk shares the wins, the fails, and what it really means for SEO.
Reddit Joins the Search Wars: Building Authentic Content in an AI Era
This talk covers how AI is reshaping search and Redditβs rising influence, why its content drives trust, key platform mechanics, brand engagement strategies, common pitfalls, how to use Redditβs API for insights and ways to future-proof your brand voice.
Edges to Centre: Turning What Makes You Different Into Your Superpower
Does work make you feel like you need to change to fit in? SEO world is all about ranking to be visible and it can feel like that in your career too. How do you own your differences and create the career you want without having to be someone else?
In our closing fireside chat hosted by Hannah Smith, we'll have an award winning journalist, published author, influencer and public speaker! Our guest is a champion for women, wellness and fitness, mental health, diversity and inclusion. Stay tuned for our official announcement!
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