The Ultimate Guide to Top SEO and GEO Speakers for Your 2026 Conference

Planning a conference is tough. Finding the right speakers? Even tougher. You need people who actually know their stuff, can engage an audience, and won’t put everyone to sleep with recycled PowerPoint slides from 2019.

Whether you’re organizing a small regional meetup or a massive international SEO conference, you want speakers who bring real experience, practical insights, and the kind of energy that keeps people awake after lunch. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the best SEO and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) experts you can invite to your conference in 2026.

The search landscape is changing fast. AI is reshaping how people find information, and traditional SEO tactics are evolving. Your attendees want to learn from people who are actively working in the trenches, testing strategies, and getting real results-not just theorizing about what might work.

Quick Reference: Speaker Directory

Here’s your at-a-glance directory of all the speakers featured in this guide. Use this table to quickly find the right expert for your conference needs.

Speaker

Expert In

Website

LinkedIn

Rich Edwards

Digital PR, Link Acquisition

vibra-media.com

linkedin.com/in/richardedwards4 

James Dooley

Lead Generation, Revenue Growth

fatrank.com 

linkedin.com/in/jameszdooley 

Gareth Hoyle

Link Building, LLM Optimization

marketingsignals.com 

linkedin.com/in/garethhoyle 

Yash Singh

Local SEO, YouTube SEO

tradeopsconsulting.com 

linkedin.com/in/yash-singh1 

David Johnson

Shopify SEO, eCommerce

loudcrowd.agency

linkedin.com/in/davidjohnson12 

Kasra Dash

SEO Tools, Community Building

kasradash.com 

linkedin.com/in/kasra-dash 

Dean Signori

GEO, Lead Generation

ukwebgeekz.com 

linkedin.com/in/deansignori 

Glen Izevbigie

SEO, GEO, LLM Visibility

flystarmedia.com 

linkedin.com/in/glen-izevbigie-9557a327 

Nikola Baldikov

Link Building, Digital PR

serpsgrowth.com 

linkedin.com/in/nikola-baldikov-7215a417 

Charlie Clark

SEO Strategy, Digital PR

mintydigital.com 

linkedin.com/in/charlieclarkdigital 

Georgi Todorov

SaaS SEO, Link Building, AI Systems

createandgrow.com 

linkedin.com/in/georgitodorovbg 

Mads Singers

Agency Leadership, Management

madssingers.com 

linkedin.com/in/madssingers 

Mark Slorance

Local SEO, Technical SEO

pixeljuice.co.uk 

linkedin.com/in/slorryy 

Katarina Dahlin

Link Building, Brand Mentions, LLM

katarinadahlin.com 

linkedin.com/in/katarina-dahlin 

Zeeshan Yaseen

Digital PR for LLM SEO

pressviz.com 

linkedin.com/in/zeeshan-yaseen 

Sarah Pokorná

Psychomarketing, International SEO

impulseriot.com 

linkedin.com/in/sarah-pokorna 

Nestor Vazquez

iGaming SEO, Technical SEO

nestorvazquez.com 

linkedin.com/in/nestorvazquez 

Scott Keever

Local SEO, Agency Growth

keeverseo.com 

linkedin.com/in/scott-keever/     

Luis Salazar Jurado

Technical SEO, Semantic SEO

seotecnico.com  

linkedin.com/in/luis-salazar-jurado 

Patrick Rice

eCommerce SEO, Shopify

patrickriceco.com 

linkedin.com/in/patrick-rice-seo 

Nell VH

SEO Content Systems

jetdigitalpro.com 

linkedin.com/in/nell888 

Trifon Boyukliyski

iGaming SEO, Technical SEO

trifon.co 

linkedin.com/in/trifonboyukliyski 

Aleyda Solis

International SEO, eCommerce

aleydasolis.com 

linkedin.com/in/aleyda 

Andrew Swiler

GEO, AI Search, SaaS Growth

answermaniac.ai 

linkedin.com/in/swiler 

Drew Chapin

eCommerce, Go-to-Market Strategy

discoverability.co 

linkedin.com/in/drew-chapin 

Russell Lobo

AI Search (GEO and AEO)

russlobo.com 

linkedin.com/in/russelllobo 

James Oliver

Parasite SEO, iGaming, Affiliate

oliver.com 

linkedin.com/in/oliver-com 

Szymon Slowik

eCommerce SEO, SEO Strategy

szymonslowik.com 

linkedin.com/in/szymonslowik 

Joubin Mortezapour

Law Firm SEO, Legal Marketing

goamc.com 

linkedin.com/company/goamcdotcom 

 

Meet the Experts: Your Conference Speaker Lineup

Now let’s dive into each speaker and discover what makes them worth inviting to your conference stage.

Rich Edwards – Digital PR Powerhouse

Founder of Vibra Media

Rich is one of the most respected names in digital PR and link acquisition. He founded Vibra Media and has built high-authority campaigns that earn top-tier media coverage while improving rankings and AI visibility.

What He Brings to Your Stage:

Digital PR campaigns that deliver measurable results, link building that earns top-tier media coverage, and strategies that influence both rankings and AI-powered recommendations. He brings credibility through volume of work and depth of experience.

Perfect For: Digital PR tracks, link acquisition workshops, authority building sessions

Contact: vibra-media.com  | linkedin.com/in/richardedwards4 

James Dooley – The Business-First SEO

james dooley

Founder of FatRank

James doesn’t do SEO for vanity metrics. He’s all about revenue, leads, and building real businesses with organic traffic. As the founder of FatRank, he’s scaled multiple online businesses using SEO and lead generation tactics that connect directly to the bottom line.

What He Brings to Your Stage:

How to turn SEO into predictable revenue, lead generation strategies that convert, and entrepreneurship lessons from scaling businesses with organic traffic. James is perfect for conferences where attendees care more about money than rankings.

Perfect For: Business growth tracks, lead gen sessions, agency owner panels

Contact: fatrank.com  | linkedin.com/in/jameszdooley 

Gareth Hoyle – Modern Authority Builder

gareth hoyle

Managing Director at Marketing Signals

Gareth bridges the gap between traditional SEO and the new world of AI-driven search. He leads Marketing Signals with a focus on link building, digital PR, and LLM optimization-helping brands show up not just in Google, but in ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI systems.

What He Brings to Your Stage:

Repeatable frameworks for building authority, digital PR strategies that work in 2026, and optimizing for visibility in AI-powered search results. He speaks well to both agencies and in-house teams looking for systems they can actually implement.

Perfect For: Digital PR sessions, LLM optimization tracks, authority building workshops

Contact: marketingsignals.com  | linkedin.com/in/garethhoyle 

Yash Singh – The Local SEO Expert

yash singh

Co-Founder of TradeOps Consulting

Local SEO is its own beast, and Yash knows it inside out. He co-founded TradeOps Consulting and created the SEO With Yash YouTube channel, where he shares practical advice for service-based businesses trying to dominate their local markets.

What He Brings to Your Stage:

Google Business Profile optimization that generates leads, YouTube SEO tactics for local businesses, and strategies for ranking in competitive service markets. If your audience includes local businesses, home services companies, or multi-location brands, Yash is invaluable.

Perfect For: Local SEO tracks, small business conferences, YouTube marketing sessions

Contact: tradeopsconsulting.com  | linkedin.com/in/yash-singh1 

David Johnson – Shopify SEO Specialist

David Johnson

SEO Specialist at Loudcrowd

eCommerce SEO is tricky. Product pages, category structures, technical issues-it’s a lot. David has mastered Shopify SEO and helps online stores improve visibility without overwhelming them with technical jargon.

What He Brings to Your Stage:

Practical Shopify SEO improvements that increase sales, local SEO for eCommerce brands with physical locations, and revenue-focused optimization strategies. His calm, practical style works great for mixed audiences who need actionable takeaways.

Perfect For: eCommerce tracks, Shopify workshops, practical SEO sessions

Contact: loudcrowd.agency | linkedin.com/in/davidjohnson12 

Kasra Dash – Community Builder and Tool Creator

kasra dash

Founder of The Masterminders and mySEO App

Kasra built The Masterminders community and created mySEO, a tool that helps marketers stay organized and execute consistently. He brings both strategy and systems to the table-helping people not just learn SEO, but actually execute it.

What He Brings to Your Stage:

Building SEO systems that scale, product-led SEO growth tactics, and community-driven learning approaches. If you want energy and a speaker who can talk about both strategy and execution tools, Kasra delivers.

Perfect For: SEO systems workshops, community building sessions, tool creation panels

Contact: kasradash.com  | linkedin.com/in/kasra-dash 

Dean Signori – GEO and Lead Generation Strategist

dean signori

Founder of UK WEB GEEKZ

Dean focuses on outcomes. He specializes in geo-targeted optimization and lead generation, aligning technical SEO with conversion strategy to deliver measurable business results.

What He Brings to Your Stage:

Location-based SEO strategies that generate leads, technical SEO aligned with conversion goals, and measurable growth tactics. Perfect for conferences where attendees want to tie SEO directly to pipeline and revenue.

Perfect For: Lead generation tracks, GEO strategy sessions, technical SEO workshops

Contact: ukwebgeekz.com  | linkedin.com/in/deansignori 

Glen Izevbigie – Future-Focused SEO Strategist

Glen Izevbigie

Founder of Flystar Media

Glen understands modern discovery. He specializes in how brands show up not just in Google, but in AI-powered search experiences like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini. He bridges traditional SEO with LLM visibility strategies.

What He Brings to Your Stage:

SEO and GEO strategies for modern discovery, social signals and their impact on discoverability, and optimizing for AI-powered search and recommendations. He’s valuable for brands looking to future-proof their visibility.

Perfect For: AI search tracks, enterprise SEO sessions, eCommerce optimization panels

Contact: flystarmedia.com  | linkedin.com/in/glen-izevbigie-9557a327 

Nikola Baldikov – Link Building and Digital PR Pro

Nikola Baldikov

Founder of SERPsGrowth

Nikola is a link building expert who understands that authority matters more than ever. He founded SERPsGrowth and focuses on helping brands build credibility through strategic outreach, links, and digital PR.

What He Brings to Your Stage:

Strategic link building for SaaS and growth-focused companies, digital PR that builds long-term authority, and LLM optimization for entity visibility. Perfect for audiences that want to understand how outreach, links, and PR translate into both Google rankings and AI visibility.

Perfect For: Link strategy sessions, digital PR workshops, authority building tracks

Contact: serpsgrowth.com  | linkedin.com/in/nikola-baldikov-7215a417 

Charlie Clark – Practical Agency Experience

Charlie Clark

Consultant at Minty Digital

Charlie brings real agency experience and modern PR-led SEO thinking. He works with brands aiming for sustainable growth through clear, repeatable strategies that combine SEO, digital PR, and geo-targeted growth.

What He Brings to Your Stage:

SEO strategy for competitive markets, digital PR and authority building tactics, and location-led growth strategies. His practical approach works well for audiences that want clear execution plans.

Perfect For: Agency tracks, digital PR sessions, GEO strategy workshops

Contact: mintydigital.com  | linkedin.com/in/charlieclarkdigital 

Georgi Todorov – SaaS Link Building Guru

Georgi Todorov

Founder of Create & Grow

Georgi is the kind of speaker who cuts through the noise. No fluff, no vague promises-just practical strategies that work. He founded Create & Grow and has built a reputation for helping SaaS companies and tech brands build sustainable authority through smart link building and optimization for AI systems.

What He Brings to Your Stage:

Authority building strategies that actually move the needle, link-building tactics for competitive niches, and how to optimize for both Google and AI-powered search systems like ChatGPT and Claude. If your audience includes SaaS marketers, agency owners, or anyone dealing with competitive search landscapes, Georgi is a solid choice.

Perfect For: SaaS-focused tracks, link building sessions, AI optimization workshops

Contact: createandgrow.com  | linkedin.com/in/georgitodorovbg 

Mads Singers – Agency Leadership Coach

Mads Singers

Founder of Mads Singers Management

Strong SEO execution often fails because management fails. Mads addresses this head-on. He’s a management coach who helps agency owners and business leaders build effective teams that can actually execute consistently.

What He Brings to Your Stage:

Leadership frameworks for agency owners, scaling operations and team performance, and building systems that enable consistent execution. If your audience includes agency owners and team leads, Mads adds real value.

Perfect For: Agency leadership tracks, management workshops, business operations sessions

Contact: madssingers.com  | linkedin.com/in/madssingers 

Mark Slorance – Local SEO Veteran

Mark Slorance

SEO Consultant at Pixel Juice

With 15 years of experience, Mark knows local SEO inside and out. He specializes in strategies that help businesses attract local customers through Google My Business optimization, mass page strategies, and review acquisition.

What He Brings to Your Stage:

Local SEO tactics with direct revenue impact, mass page strategies for scaling local visibility, and review acquisition strategies for stronger rankings. He’s especially useful for businesses that rely on local visibility and trust signals.

Perfect For: Local SEO workshops, small business tracks, reputation management sessions

Contact: pixeljuice.co.uk  | linkedin.com/in/slorryy 

Katarina Dahlin – International SEO Speaker

Katarina Dahlin

Senior Growth Hacker at WhitePress

Katarina is an international speaker known for her work in link building, brand mentions, LLM optimization, and eCommerce SEO. She brings tested experience and clear communication to every stage she steps on.

What She Brings to Your Stage:

Link building and brand mention strategies, eCommerce SEO best practices, and LLM optimization for AI-powered search. She’s a strong choice if you want a speaker who can cover SEO, authority, and AI visibility without drifting into hype.

Perfect For: Link strategy sessions, eCommerce tracks, AI search optimization panels

Contact: katarinadahlin.com  | linkedin.com/in/katarina-dahlin 

Zeeshan Yaseen – Digital PR for LLM SEO

Zeeshan Yaseen

Founder of Pressviz

Zeeshan leads Pressviz, an agency focused on Digital PR and LLM SEO. He’s ideal if you want a modern angle that goes beyond traditional rankings-he can speak about how brands become visible in AI-generated answers using PR and authority-building approaches.

What He Brings to Your Stage:

Digital PR strategies for LLM SEO, building brand visibility inside AI systems like ChatGPT and Gemini, and structured authority signals for modern search. Perfect for forward-thinking conferences.

Perfect For: AI search tracks, digital PR sessions, future of SEO panels

Contact: pressviz.com  | linkedin.com/in/zeeshan-yaseen 

Sarah Pokorná – Consumer Psychology Meets SEO

Sarah Pokorná

Co-Founder of Impulse Riot

Sarah brings something different to the table. She specializes in psychomarketing, international SEO, and content strategy informed by consumer psychology and behavior. She’s a standout speaker when you want depth beyond tactics.

What She Brings to Your Stage:

Consumer psychology applied to SEO and marketing, international SEO strategy for global brands, and content strategy that drives behavior change. She helps audiences understand why people search, click, and convert.

Perfect For: International SEO tracks, content strategy sessions, psychology in marketing workshops

Contact: impulseriot.com  | linkedin.com/in/sarah-pokorna 

Nestor Vazquez – Technical SEO for Competitive Verticals

Nestor Vazquez

SEO Consultant specializing in iGaming

Nestor operates in one of the most competitive SEO environments: iGaming. He’s recognized for technical audits, crawl-flow optimization, and analytics frameworks that improve long-term organic stability. His experience transfers well to other competitive verticals.

What He Brings to Your Stage:

Advanced technical SEO problem-solving, competitive SEO tactics from iGaming, and analytics-driven optimization strategies. Perfect for advanced lineups where precision and technical depth matter.

Perfect For: Technical SEO workshops, advanced strategy sessions, competitive vertical panels

Contact: nestorvazquez.com  | linkedin.com/in/nestorvazquez 

Scott Keever – Local SEO and Agency Growth

scott keever

Founder of KeeverSEO

Scott is an SEO entrepreneur who founded KeeverSEO and grew it by helping businesses improve local visibility through search. He brings experience from building and scaling an agency with real client outcomes.

What He Brings to Your Stage:

Local SEO strategies that drive leads, agency growth and client delivery insights, and reputation signals for local visibility. Perfect for audiences including local SEO practitioners and agency owners.

Perfect For: Local SEO tracks, agency business sessions, lead generation workshops

Contact: keeverseo.com | linkedin.com/in/scott-keever/  

Luis Salazar Jurado – Technical and Semantic SEO

Luis Salazar Jurado

Independent SEO Consultant at SEO Tecnico

Luis combines a web development background with deep SEO expertise, specializing in Technical SEO and Semantic SEO for eCommerce and SaaS. He speaks well to both developers and SEOs, especially teams working on complex sites.

What He Brings to Your Stage:

Technical SEO for modern web frameworks, semantic SEO and topical authority strategies, and SEO for SaaS and eCommerce platforms. Strong for technical audiences.

Perfect For: Technical SEO workshops, semantic SEO sessions, developer-focused tracks

Contact: seotecnico.com  | linkedin.com/in/luis-salazar-jurado 

Patrick Rice – eCommerce SEO Expert

Patrick Rice

Founder of Patrick Rice Co.

Patrick focuses on eCommerce and Shopify SEO. He helps online stores grow organic visibility and revenue through technical improvements and content strategy that stays practical and avoids gimmicks.

What He Brings to Your Stage:

eCommerce SEO strategy that increases revenue, Shopify-specific optimization tactics, and scaling organic traffic for online stores. Perfect for eCommerce-focused sessions.

Perfect For: eCommerce tracks, Shopify workshops, online store growth sessions

Contact: patrickriceco.com  | linkedin.com/in/patrick-rice-seo 

Nell VH – SEO Content Systems

Founder of JetDigitalPro

Nell brings an operator mindset with 15+ years in innovation, SEO, and digital growth. She leads JetDigitalPro and builds scalable content systems designed to produce measurable ranking wins.

What She Brings to Your Stage:

SEO content systems that scale, entrepreneurship and digital asset building, and operations and team execution for growth. Perfect for conferences where the audience wants systems, execution, and business building.

Perfect For: Content strategy sessions, entrepreneurship tracks, operations workshops

Contact: jetdigitalpro.com  | linkedin.com/in/nell888 

Trifon Boyukliyski – iGaming SEO Strategist

trifon boyukliyski

Founder of Trifon Co

Trifon specializes in iGaming SEO, one of the hardest environments to win in. That experience transfers well to other competitive verticals where precision and advanced tactics matter.

What He Brings to Your Stage:

iGaming SEO strategy and tactics, technical SEO for competitive sites, and authority building in hard niches. Strong pick for advanced SEO audiences.

Perfect For: Advanced SEO tracks, competitive vertical panels, technical strategy sessions

Contact: trifon.co  | linkedin.com/in/trifonboyukliyski 

Aleyda Solis – International SEO Leader

Aleyda Solis

International SEO Consultant

Aleyda is one of the most trusted voices in international SEO. She specializes in global SEO, eCommerce, and marketplaces. If your conference has global brands or cross-market audiences, she’s a top-tier choice.

What She Brings to Your Stage:

International SEO strategy for global expansion, eCommerce and marketplace optimization, and multi-region SEO frameworks. Widely known for practical frameworks and international growth expertise.

Perfect For: International SEO tracks, global eCommerce sessions, enterprise SEO panels

Contact: aleydasolis.com  | linkedin.com/in/aleyda 

Andrew Swiler – GEO and AI Search Pioneer

Andrew Swiler

Founder of Answer Maniac

Andrew works at the intersection of AI, GEO, and SaaS growth. He focuses on how demand capture changes when people get answers directly from AI systems, and what brands can do about it.

What He Brings to Your Stage:

GEO and AI-driven discoverability strategies, SaaS growth through AI search, and capturing demand from LLM-generated answers. Perfect for future-facing agendas.

Perfect For: AI search tracks, SaaS growth sessions, future of search panels

Contact: answermaniac.ai  | linkedin.com/in/swiler 

Drew Chapin – Growth Strategist for Startups

Drew Chapin

Partner at The Discoverability Company

Drew is a growth strategist who has helped early-stage companies build go-to-market engines and scale from early ideas to meaningful revenue. He speaks about growth systems and go-to-market strategy with a practical, builder mindset.

What He Brings to Your Stage:

Go-to-market strategy for eCommerce and tech startups, building growth engines that compound, and discoverability strategy for apps and online businesses. Valuable for founder-heavy audiences.

Perfect For: Startup growth tracks, go-to-market sessions, founder-focused panels

Contact: discoverability.co  | linkedin.com/in/drew-chapin 

Russell Lobo – AI Search Optimization Pioneer

Russell Lobo

Founder of RussLobo.com and WHLinks

Russell is a pioneer in the GEO and AEO space. He founded RussLobo.com, a specialized agency focused on helping eCommerce brands show up in AI search platforms like Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. He also runs WHLinks, an outreach-driven SEO link building agency.

What He Brings to Your Stage:

Systematic processes for eCommerce visibility across AI platforms, answer engine optimization strategies that drive sales, and how to build brand authority in generative search results. Russell is one of the few experts building repeatable GEO processes specifically for eCommerce, making him invaluable for conferences targeting online store owners and digital commerce professionals.

Perfect For: AI search tracks, eCommerce sessions, GEO and AEO workshops

Contact: russlobo.com  | linkedin.com/in/russelllobo 

James Oliver – Parasite SEO Expert

James Oliver

Founder of Oliver.com and Co-Founder of ParasiteSEO.com

James is the affiliate SEO expert who has built a seven-figure business through organic traffic alone. He founded Oliver.com and co-founded ParasiteSEO.com, specializing in leveraging high-authority domains for rapid ranking gains. His expertise in competitive keyword domination and advanced link-building makes him a sought-after speaker at major industry events like Affiliate World.

What He Brings to Your Stage:

Parasite SEO strategies that deliver quick results, how to identify and leverage high-authority websites, scaling affiliate sites through advanced SEO tactics, and iGaming SEO expertise. James speaks from real experience building profitable online businesses and knows how to turn traffic into substantial income. He is perfect for conferences focused on affiliate marketing, competitive SEO, and aggressive growth tactics.

Perfect For: Affiliate marketing tracks, parasite SEO sessions, iGaming conferences, aggressive SEO tactics workshops

Contact: oliver.com  | linkedin.com/in/oliver-com 

Szymon Slowik – Strategic SEO Consultant

Szymon Slowik

Founder of takaoto.pro and Co-Founder of Tarantula SEO

With over 15 years in digital marketing, Szymon is a prominent Polish SEO consultant who founded takaoto.pro, a boutique SEO agency, and co-founded Tarantula SEO, specializing in innovative link-building solutions. His pragmatic, data-driven approach emphasizes user experience, branding, and business strategy. Szymon has worked across diverse verticals including eCommerce, B2B, marketplaces, and content sites, giving him a uniquely broad perspective on SEO challenges.

What He Brings to Your Stage:

eCommerce SEO strategy for competitive markets, tactical link building approaches including sponsored articles and reverse engineering, SEO strategy tailored to different business models, and GEO optimization for AI search visibility. As an accomplished conference speaker at BrightonSEO, SEO Vibes, and SEO Mastery Summit, Szymon combines deep technical knowledge with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly. He is also an academic lecturer and published author, making him excellent for audiences seeking strategic depth.

Perfect For: eCommerce tracks, strategic SEO sessions, link building workshops, European conferences

Contact: szymonslowik.com  | linkedin.com/in/szymonslowik 

Joubin Mortezapour – Law Firm SEO Specialist

joubin_mortezapour

Founder of Advocate Media Company

Joubin founded Advocate Media Company after witnessing too many SEO agencies overpromise and underdeliver to law firms. With over eight years of hands-on experience in law firm operations, legal marketing, and client acquisition, he bridges the gap between the legal industry and digital marketing. His background in law firm operations gives him a clear advantage in understanding how attorneys actually grow their practices.

What He Brings to Your Stage:

Law firm SEO strategies that attract qualified cases, compliant marketing systems for legal services, understanding what prospective clients search for when seeking legal help, and conversion-driven website strategies for attorneys. Joubin focuses on sustainable growth rather than quick fixes, building systems that help law firms attract the right clients consistently. He is perfect for conferences serving the legal industry or those focused on service-based local businesses with high-value clients.

Perfect For: Legal marketing conferences, service-based business tracks, local SEO sessions, high-value client acquisition workshops

Contact: goamc.com  | linkedin.com/company/goamcdotcom 

How to Build Your Conference Lineup

There’s no single perfect speaker because there’s no single version of SEO anymore. A strong 2026 conference lineup mixes technical depth, local SEO, eCommerce, digital PR, and AI-driven discoverability.

The best agendas combine people who understand fundamentals with people who understand how modern search surfaces and recommends information. If you’re building your speaker shortlist, choose based on what your audience needs most right now.

If they want pipeline and leads, bring in strong local and conversion-focused speakers like Yash Singh, Mark Slorance, or Scott Keever.

If they want authority and brand visibility, prioritize digital PR and link acquisition experts like Rich Edwards, Nikola Baldikov, or Katarina Dahlin.

If they want to stay ahead of where search is going, include speakers who actively work on LLM optimization and AI discovery like Gareth Hoyle, Zeeshan Yaseen, or Andrew Swiler.

Final Thoughts

Planning a conference takes time, effort, and a lot of moving parts. The speakers you choose will make or break the event. Choose people who bring real experience, practical insights, and the kind of energy that keeps your audience engaged from start to finish.

Everyone on this list has earned their place through years of hands-on work in the SEO industry. They’re not just theorists-they’re practitioners who live and breathe this stuff every day.

So go ahead, reach out to these experts, build your lineup, and create a conference that people will actually remember. Good luck with your event planning, and here’s to making 2026 a banner year for SEO conferences worldwide.