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APRIL 29, 2026 — Conference season is here! *Insert the Mariah Carey "it's timeeeee" gif.* The Seer team is on the road, connecting with the community and sharing all of our latest findings on what's happening with AI search.
Where in the world is Wil? Seer's Founder and CEO Wil Reynolds has been booked and busy, spreading word far and wide about how to excel at marketing in the age of AI. You can find Wil everywhere from the finance-focused Financial Brand Forum to Digital Summit Denver — his list of conferences and events for 2026 is longer than a CVS receipt!
Check out what Wil's been up to recently and where you can find him next.
Recent Events from April
Financial Brand Forum 2026: April 13-15
The Financial Brand Forum is one of the premium financial and banking events of the year, with 2,000+ attendees and speakers from top organizations like Citi, Bank of America, and Golden 1 Credit Union.
* Where to find Wil: Wil gave a talk on "AI and the New Rules of Search: Content Strategies to Maximize Brand Visibility" where he shared how to evolve from chasing rankings to building real authority and a foundation of trust with your audience.
* Why we like it: FBF is a great way to build deeper connections with your finance audience and really dive into the weeds with fellow finance marketers on what strategies are working for this audience.
Limitless World Summit: April 23-24
Limitless World Summit offers a unique opportunity to interact with the next generation of youth leaders and entrepreneurs. Hosted by the University of Delaware's Horn Entrepreneurship program, the summit connects mentors and professionals with students looking to learn more about business.
* Where to find Wil: Wil had the honor of opening the summit with a breakfast keynote
* Why we like it: Wil is a major proponent of building community and giving back to others, and participates in events like the summit to help teach and encourage the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs.
SEO Week 2026: April 27-30
One of the top conferences for search marketers, SEO Week 2026 is a four-day event taking place in New York. Speakers from Microsoft, Uber, Wix, iPullRank, Market Brew, and more will discuss building frameworks, testing tools, and shaping how brands can win in AI search.
* Where to find Wil: Wil gave a talk on “SEO Is a Performance Channel, GEO Isn’t. How Do You Pivot?” where he discussed why GEO and SEO require different metrics and how to sell value to executives. Search Engine Land also recapped the talk in a blog focused on Wil's top theme right now: why marketing isn't just about being seen, but getting your audience to believe and choose you.
* Why we like it: If you’re struggling to differentiate your SEO and AI search strategies (yes, you still need both), then this conference is for you. Each day focuses on different foundational elements of building a modern search strategy: the science, the psychology, the ecosystem, and the future.
Upcoming Events in May and June
EMARKETER Summit’s Ad Buyer Strategies: May 14
Ad Buyer Strategies is one of EMARKETER’s flagship events for data-driven insights — a must-attend for digital marketers looking to stay on top of the latest ad trends and best practices, and understand how AI is transforming search.
* Where to find Wil: Thursday, May 14 @ 10:50am ET for the panel “AI at the Point of Discovery and What It Means for Marketing”
* Why we like it: This event is nirvana for a digital marketer who works on ad strategy. It's your chance to learn how leading brands are actually building and spending their ad budgets — and where AI comes into play.
Digital Summit Denver 2026: June 15-16
Known for its breadth of trends and topics, Digital Summit is a leading conference for marketing professionals that hosts several regional events. Digital Summit Denver will take place in mid-June and cover everything from Generative AI to content quotas for marketers, whether you're a one-person team or a full marketing department.
* Where to find Wil: Monday, June 15 @ 3:15 MT for his talk "Optimizing AI and Authenticity to Win in 2026"
* Why we like it: If you're looking for a one-stop shop to hear from the top minds in marketing about any and all of the leading topics, Digital Summit is the place to be. Hear the latest on operations & infrastructure, customer intelligence, creativity & differentiation, brand trust, strategy, and more.
Wil Reynolds: Thinker, Teacher, Speaker
Wil launched Seer Interactive in 2002 with a vision to combine digital expertise and community impact. As a former teacher, he loves to help others learn about how AI is transforming digital marketing — and how brands can meet the moment. He's a big proponent of leveraging innovation while focusing on marketing that builds trust with the audience.
Wil has spoken at top industry events including MozCon, SMX Munich, brightonSEO, SearchLove, Digital Summit, MAICON, and more.