It’s nice, and necessary, to get out of the office every once in awhile. Whether it is to do some networking, learn something new, or just to get a change of scenery, these Social Media and Digital Marketing conferences can provide you some relief from office drudgery.

So mark your calendars these are the industry conferences you will want to attend in the first part of 2015.

January

Mobile Marketing Exchange

Lake Buena Vista, FL

January 25-27, 2015

• The second annual MME provides the opportunity for marketing professionals to network and discuss emerging trends in the realm of mobile marketing, digital marketing, and responsive design.

February

Social Media Strategies Summit

Las Vegas, NV

February 10-12, 2015

• A conference that focuses on teaching the best practices for social media marketers. Featuring 7 workshops and dozens of interactive lectures designed to help professionals maximize the impact of their brand. Just don’t max out the corporate Visa at the casino.

Social Media Week

New York, NY

February 23-27, 2015

• Truly an international affair with events planned in cities all over the world from Copenhagen to Bangalore. For the domestic version, New York will play host to over 10,000 attendees. The diverse content of this event promises to challenge the way we think about work, connectivity and even human interaction. And if you are game you can even propose your own presentation.

March

Adobe Summit

Salt Lake City, UT

March 9-13, 2015

• The industry leader’s conference includes presentations on marketing innovations, mobile marketing, and social marketing. You can also take advantage of preconference training on Adobe products. If skiing is your thing, the good folks at Adobe have you covered by scheduling a day just to hit the slopes.

SXSW Interactive

Austin, TX

March 13-17, 2015

• Running concurrent with the renowned South by South West Music and Film Festival, this is more of party than a stuffy conference. Workshops on digital marketing, branding, and content writing are hosted by industry leaders. A veritable rolodex of A-list Keynote speakers will undoubtedly unlock your creativity. Content geared toward inspiration and ingenuity, set amongst all the bars, BBQ, and weirdness Austin, TX has to offer.

Social Media Marketing World

San Diego, CA

March 25-27, 2015

• A can’t miss networking opportunity, with many events designed for the sole purpose of pressing flesh, including the Social Beach Networking Party. Because what is a trip to San Diego without the beach? When the party is over be sure to attend sessions on social media strategy, content marketing, or small Business.

April

Digimarcon Cruise

Orlando, FL

April 26 - May 3, 2015

• Are you noticing a pattern? Digital marketers and social media managers really like to cut loose. Royal Caribbean is providing the vessel for this unique conference. A week’s worth of content strategy, mobile marketing, and social media strategy and lifetime’s worth of Hawaiian shirts and umbrella drinks.

Social Media Strategies Summit

Chicago, IL

April 28-30, 2015

• If you missed the Social Media Strategies Summit in Las Vegas, good news, there is another one on the not too distant horizon. Heck, even if you attended in Vegas the Chicago conference features new speakers and content that is focused on you getting the most from your brand.

There you have it, get out there and rub shoulders with your peers, maybe introduce yourself in person to some of your twitter followers. Learn what is on the horizon for 2015. And refine the skills you need to amplify your brand.