Ungagged


UnGagged is a search engine optimization and digital marketing conference. The purpose of the semi-annual event is to provide a platform for speakers to present uncensored content to audiences behind closed doors without recordings. UnGagged is an international event, but to date all of the presentations, media and related content has been produced in the English language.

History

The inaugural conference was held at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas in November 2014, and had approximately 300 attendees, 30 speakers and 16 sponsors. The second event was held in London in May 2015, and had approximately 200 attendees. The third event was held in Las Vegas in November 2015, and had approximately 300 attendees.
The next UnGagged event is to be held in London, on June 15, 2017.

Overview

The conference tackles the subjects of web strategy, social media, search engine optimization, affiliate marketing, content marketing, mobile marketing, behavioral targeting, and graphic design. Past attendees of the conference include Bing, CBS Interactive, LinkedIn, Oracle, Yahoo, Shopify, and others.

The recording ban

The UnGagged events forbid any video or audio recording to encourage their speakers to speak freely and have an unbiased discussion.
It is forbidden for speakers to have any hidden agendas, sales pitches or self-promotional content.

Events

The UnGagged events are held each year in London and Las Vegas. More locations are planned to be introduced in the future.
NameLocationOpeningClosureKeynote speakers
Las Vegas 2014Las Vegas, USANovember 15, 2014November 17, 2014Scott Stratten, Erika Napoletano
London 2015London, UKMay 16, 2015May 18, 2015Marcus Tandler, Joe Sinkwitz, Evo Terra
Las Vegas 2015Las Vegas, USANovember 9, 2015November 11, 2015Duane Forrester, Rae Hoffman
London 2016London, UKJune 23, 2016June 24, 2016Bas van den Beld, Marcus Tandler
Las Vegas 2016Las Vegas, USANovember 13, 2016November 14, 2016Duane Forrester, Marty Weintraub, William Sears
London 2017London, UKJune 15, 2017June 16, 2017Marty Weintraub
London 2018London, UKJune 11, 2018June 12, 2018Marty Weintraub
Las Vegas 2018Las Vegas, USANovember 4, 2018November 7, 2018TBD