India has two events that focus only on SEO. One is Google Search Central Live. The other is the India SEO Conference. Other big events in India cover all of digital marketing. SEO is one topic among many.
This guide lists the main events for 2026 and 2027. It gives the dates, cities, venues and ticket prices. It also shows how much SEO each one has.
Some events have set dates for 2027. Others repeat in the same month each year. For those, this guide gives the usual month and the last known venue.
SEO Only Events in India
Google Search Central Live, Bengaluru
Google runs this event for site owners and SEOs. The next event is on October 30, 2026, at the Radisson Blu on Outer Ring Road, Marathahalli, in Bengaluru. Google Search Central Live runs from 10:00 to 17:30.
The top speakers at Google Search Central Live Bengaluru are Gary Illyes, Cherry Prommawin and Aaseesh Marina from the Google Search team. Entry to Google Search Central Live is free. You apply online, and Google picks who gets a seat. Applications for 2026 close on October 15.
You must attend in person. Google skips live streams and recordings. Before this, the last India event is in 2023. New dates appear on the Google Search Central events page.
India SEO Conference
The India SEO Conference is a two day event that covers only SEO. It takes place in January each year. In 2025 it is at Radisson Blu Hinjawadi in Pune on January 11 and 12. In 2026 it moves to Goa in late January.
The top speakers of the India SEO Conference are Kyle Roof, Chris M. Walker, Chris Palmer, Benedict Hayes from Ethinos and Aman Raj from Groww. India SEO Conference talks cover tech SEO, SEO at scale, online store SEO, digital PR, E E A T and AI content.
India SEO Conference tickets start at ₹10,000 plus GST. Mastermind and VIP passes cost more. If the January pattern holds, 2027 tickets go on sale in late 2026.
Big Marketing Events With SEO Talks
India Digital Summit, Bengaluru
The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) runs the India Digital Summit. The 2027 summit is on February 11 and 12 at Leela Bhartiya City in Bengaluru.
The summit dates back to 2006. In 2026 it has 7,500+ people, 300+ speakers and 60+ sessions. The top speakers of the India Digital Summit are Priyank Kharge, Rajesh Magow of MakeMyTrip, Hitesh Oberoi of Naukri, Dinesh Agarwal of IndiaMART and Kiran Mani of JioStar.
The India Digital Summit covers the web, AI and policy. The summit has few SEO talks. SEO agencies go to meet the heads of marketing at large Indian web firms.
ad:tech New Delhi
ad:tech is an ad and media event. The 2027 event is on March 17 and 18 at Yashobhoomi, the India International Convention and Expo Centre in Dwarka, New Delhi. In 2026 it has about 6,000 people. Expo passes start at ₹2,000.
Most ad:tech talks cover ads, retail media and paid growth. Search is a small part of ad:tech. ad:tech fits SEOs who also run paid search. ad:tech ticket details are on newdelhi.ad-tech.com.
DigiMarCon India, Gurugram
DigiMarCon India takes place at The Westin Gurgaon every August. The 2027 dates are August 26 and 27. Of the broad events, DigiMarCon India has the most SEO talks. Other DigiMarCon talks cover content, social media, data and marketing tools. DigiMarCon India tickets start at about ₹10,000.
Other Events for SEOs in India
WordCamp India 2027 takes place in late 2027. The host city is still open. WordCamp is a WordPress event. WordCamp talks on site speed, plugins and site structure help tech SEOs. WordCamp India updates are on india.wordcamp.org.
CLICK Summit is an IAMAI event for affiliate and paid growth teams. In 2025 it is at Andaz, New Delhi, on August 20 and 21. The top speakers of CLICK Summit are Dennis Yu, Lee Ann Johnstone and Urmesh Chandra of PolicyBazaar. CLICK Summit fits affiliate site owners who depend on search traffic.
e4m MarTechAI Summit takes place in New Delhi every December. The MarTechAI Summit covers martech and AI agents.
DigiPlus Fest from ETBrandEquity takes place at The Leela Ambience Gurugram. In 2026 it is on September 25 with about 1,000 people.
D2C summits help online store SEOs meet brand founders. The Inc42 D2C and Retail Summit is invite only, with 600+ guests in 2026. D2C Insider FRONTIER passes cost ₹4,999 to ₹14,999.
afaqs! Digies is an awards event with 61 categories. Entries close on November 30, 2026. The Digies awards night is in February 2027. Digies entry details are on events.afaqs.com/digies.
Goafest is an ad festival in Goa every May. Goafest draws ad and media teams more than SEOs.
India SEO Event Dates for 2026 and 2027
Event Dates
| Date | Event | City |
|---|---|---|
| October 30, 2026 | Google Search Central Live | Bengaluru |
| January each year | India SEO Conference | Pune or Goa |
| February 11 and 12, 2027 | India Digital Summit | Bengaluru |
| March 17 and 18, 2027 | ad:tech New Delhi | New Delhi |
| August 26 and 27, 2027 | DigiMarCon India | Gurugram |
| Late 2027 | WordCamp India | To be set |
| December each year | e4m MarTechAI Summit | New Delhi |
Tips for SEO Events in India
- Add 18% GST to every ticket price.
- Apply early for Google events. Seats go to selected applicants.
- Book a hotel near the venue in Delhi NCR. Yashobhoomi and The Westin Gurgaon are far from central Delhi.
- Plan one trip for Bengaluru in February and New Delhi in March if you cover both cities.
- Bring questions on AI search. Most 2026 talks focus on AI.
For larger SEO events outside India, see the guides to SEO conferences in Dubai, SEO conferences in Thailand, the Chiang Mai SEO Conference and the top SEO conferences worldwide.
India SEO Conference FAQs
Which Is the Best SEO Conference in India?
Google Search Central Live and the India SEO Conference are the best events for SEO content. Google brings its own Search team. The India SEO Conference has two full days of SEO talks.
Is Google Search Central Live in India Free?
Yes. Entry is free. You apply online, and Google picks who gets in.
When Is the India Digital Summit 2027?
It is on February 11 and 12, 2027, at Leela Bhartiya City in Bengaluru.
How Much Do SEO Conferences in India Cost?
Google Search Central Live is free. ad:tech expo passes start at ₹2,000. India SEO Conference tickets start at ₹10,000 plus GST.
