The frenzy of year-end madness is long gone, and we’re all getting a little more comfortable putting “2023” as the date on our sales materials. As you get into the grind of a new year with new goals, it’s time to circle back to some planning that may have fallen to the wayside. More specifically… Have you mapped out your sales conference and sales summit 2023 calendar?
In this article, we’ll break down why sales conferences are a must for sales professionals who want to boost revenue, smash goals, and network and give you the top in-person and virtual sales events you won’t want to miss in 2023.
Why Sales Professionals Should Attend Sales Conferences
Whether you’re looking to learn about a new product, pick the brains of your peers, or refine your sales process, attending sales conferences and sales summits is a must for sales professionals at any level. Here are a just a few benefits:
Continue Your Professional Development
We know you’re good at what you do, but it never hurts to get better. Professional development is your career-long pursuit to improve yourself and advance in your career through ongoing training and learning. Sales conferences hit the time-out button on your daily grind and provide an environment where you can soak up hours of new information, uninterrupted.
Learn The Latest Trends and Sales Strategies
Sales is always changing — perhaps more in the past few years than in the past few decades. Sales conferences are one of the best places to discover new sales strategies, learn about new technology and sales automation tools, and hear insights on the latest developments from industry thought leaders.
Network With The Right People
At the right sales events, you can expect priceless networking opportunities with sales professionals who are all looking to improve their sales strategies, learn from each other, and grow their networks. Plus, considering 85% of jobs are filled through networking, it’s also a great place to discover new opportunities to advance your career.
Gain Insight Into Your Competitors’ Strategies
Legendary writer T.S. Eliot famously said, “Good writers borrow. Great writers steal.” Many sales conference speakers share their own personal failures and successes, for your benefit. It’s a priceless opportunity to learn from their experiences and steal their proven sales strategies to optimize your own by gaining insight from sales events..
Spark New Ideas Within Your Team
While the majority of your sales activities may be performed alone, the success of a sales department is a team effort. The fresh ideas and tactics learned in a sales conference can lift up an entire team, sparking innovative thinking that might not occur in the usual day-to-day. And if you and your colleagues can attend together, even better!
Best Sales Conferences For You and Your Team in 2023
If you’re looking for the best sales conferences to attend in 2023, you probably won’t have to go far (unless you want to). There are plenty of solid virtual options you can attend right from your home or office. Read on for our list of the best upcoming in-person and online sales conferences, broken out by region.
West:
Modern Distributor Summit: SHIFT
Date: 2022 dates were September 25 – 27. 2023 dates have not been announced.
SHIFT features three distinct, well-focused tracks of instructional content, each designed to show distributors how to: Build a strong[er] hybrid sales organization, benefit from the ceaseless digital advancements you’re bound to face, and reinforce your organization by applying data analytics that will clarify and allow you to adjust your KPIs. .
Location: Bloomfield, CO
Cost: Discounted registration available until 3/31, distributor/manufacturer cost is $1,495, after 3/31 the cost increases to $1,795
Sales Development Leadership Conference Strategic
Date: March 22, 2023
The Tenbound Sales Development Leadership Conference is a one-day event focussed on sales development. The top minds and leaders in sales development will gather for this event to cover some of the top topics in sales today.
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
Sales Innovation Expo
Date: March 21-22, 2023
With explosive growth in the sales industry, it’s virtually impossible to sort through the thousands of business sales “solutions” online. Without stepping out of the office, you can easily expect to spend months researching the best move to make for your sales needs. That’s why we bring you The Sales Innovation Expo in LA with over 450 exhibitors to source from; choose from the most innovative and trendy solutions to take your business to the next level.
Location: LA Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA
Cost: Get your free ticket here
Dreamforce 2023
Dates: September 12 – 14, 2023
Presented by tech giant Salesforce, Dreamforce is one of the splashiest business conferences in the world, consistently welcoming over 100,000 attendees each year. The event blends inspirational in-person experiences with immersive and innovative digital experiences. At Dreamforce, you can expect Salesforce training and certification opportunities as well as high-profile speakers (Jennifer Hudson and Matthew McConaughey took the stage in 2022). This is a bucket-list event for any serious sales professional.
Location: San Francisco, CA
Cost: To be announced.
Southwest:
Sales Success Summit 2023
Date: October 16 – 17, 2023
The Sales Success Summit is an event designed for sales professionals by sales professionals. This is an opportunity to learn from and talk with many of the top producing sellers who have appeared on the Sales Success Stories Podcast. We’re all about creating a unique and memorable experience that inspires, motivates and imparts the knowledge to help you take your own sales results to the next level.
Location: Austin, TX
Cost: Early bird pricing is available and will increase $50 monthly leading up to the event. The early bird price is $899
Sales Enablement Summit
Date: February 16 – 17, 2023
Do you want to take your function to the next level? Immerse yourself in two days of enablement camaraderie. You’ll get to soak in insights from the experts, learn how others have overcome similar challenges, and impress your boss with new innovative ideas. With a collection of presentations, panels, workshops, roundtables and more, you’ll have the chance to learn from, and network with, pioneering enablement experts.
Location: Austin, TX
Cost: From $895 to $1495 (three levels of event passes available with team rates available for groups of 3 or more)
LeadsCon 2023
Date: March 13-15, 2023
Located in fabulous Las Vegas, LeadsCon is a global lead generation conference. LeadsCon is attended by professionals from all major business segments, including mortgage/lending, insurance, fintech, education, auto, home services, and healthcare. Developed for sales professionals and marketers, the event promises new strategies and unique insights to start nurturing and converting more quality leads.
Location: MGM Grand, Las Vegas, NV
Cost: $1,999
Northeast:
Sales Team Accelerator Retreat
Date: March 8, 2023
The Sales Team Accelerator Retreat (STAR) is a one-day Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange sales conference happening in New York City. Interactive discussion that is incredibly open and honest. Real world examples and insights from speakers on the leading edge of B2B sales innovation. Creative networking that is not only fun but fosters real connections. A high-level group of participants invested in the program that show up with willingness to share and support. Truly an event experience like no other.
Location: New York, NY
Cost: $495
Sales Enablement Summit
Date: March 15 – 16, 2023
In March 2023, the Sales Enablement Summit will make its long-awaited return to New York, with inspiring content created and delivered by pioneering sales enablers. The panel of hand selected experts come from a range of company profiles, from start-ups, to fast growing SaaS companies, to global powerhouses. Through interactive and varied sessions, increase your knowledge base and share industry leading perspectives amongst peers.
Location: New York City, NY
Cost: From $895 to $1495 (three levels of event passes available with team rates available for groups of 3 or more)
RevGen Digital Summit
Date: February 21 – 23, 2023
With buyers more informed and powerful than ever, what is the best way to drive lead generation and revenue in the new digital-first world? Connect with leading Sales & Revenue experts on business-critical challenges and disruptive technology and drive your industry forward collaboratively. Connect with 70+ senior leaders for a curated agenda focused on tackling your current business critical challenges and driving the industry forward. Our summits are designed to help you.
Location: Interactive virtual experience
Cost: No cost. The summit is designed for senior decision-makers, who are invited to apply to attend here.
Utilize Sales Conferences to Supercharge Success
If you’re looking for more high-quality leads and increased revenue this year, consider checking out one (or more) of our top 10 sales conferences for 2023. Attending sales conferences is an important piece of any sales strategy, presenting valuable opportunities to benefit your team, your company, and your professional growth.
Supercharge your sales success, network with your peers, and sign up for a sales conference today!
