AI-Driven Local Marketing Strategies Conference – Marbella 2026

Redefining Connections. Inspiring Innovation. Empowering Change.

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About the event

Shape the Future of Local Search and Digital Marketing

Siinda Live Events brings together the brightest minds in local search and digital marketing. Dive into compelling discussions on the future of SMB solutions, AI-powered local strategies, and the direct effect of the DMA legislation on agencies and directories. This isn’t just another conference—it’s your gateway to shaping the industry’s future. Experience the full blow of the industry-shaping energy full of
networking and expertise sharing.

Join marketing professionals, tech leaders, and innovators from around the globe. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or an ambitious newcomer, this is the place to build meaningful connections and drive your career forward.

What is on the Agenda?

Smart cities, smart companies, smart visions

Who will be the next rising star in serving SMBs’ needs?

Smart policies on human centric metaverse

13:00 - 16:00 The Westin La Quinta Golf Resort & Spa

Wix Golf Tournament

Whether you're playing off a 54 handicap or you're a scratch golfer, everyone is welcome. Bring your own team or let us pair you with fellow Siinda members and guests—either way, you're guaranteed a great day on the course. Golf has long been known as one of the best places to build business relationships, and this spectacular course has hosted legends such as **Severiano Ballesteros** and **José María Olazábal**, along with celebrities including actor **Amaury Nolasco** and singer **JJ Hamblett**, who claim it is one of their favorite courses.

13:00 - 17:00 The Westin La Quinta Golf Resort & Spa

Sales Director Rountable

For Siinda members only and by invitation only. Coordination Paul Wood and Jesper Simonsen.

- 20:00 Pool area at Westin La Quinta

Welcome Poolside Cocktail

Reconnect with colleagues from Berlin, welcome new Siinda members, and enjoy an evening of networking in a beautiful poolside setting. Celebrate the golf champions, raise a glass, and see if you can spot the next Tiger Woods—or better yet, your next customer, partner, or great business connection.

07:00 - 08:00 Lobby at Westin La Quinta

Jogging partnered with Adplorer

09:00 - 09:10 Westin la Quinta

Welcome to Siinda Marbella

09:10 - 09:30 Westin la Quinta

From Plazas to Platforms: Spain’s Historic Role in Local Discovery and Commerce

From ancient trade routes and historic town squares to Marbella’s transformation into an internationally renowned destination, this opening session takes delegates on a journey through the stories, people and events that have shaped the city. Through local anecdotes, history and culture, Javier will reveal the Marbella that lies beyond its famous image of luxury, while exploring how reputation, human connections and word of mouth have helped shape the destination over time. A lively introduction to Marbella, with a few insider tips to help delegates make the most of their stay. Partnered with Movylo.

Javier Gonzalez Gago Javier Gonzalez Gago
09:30 - 10:00 Westin la Quinta

Siinda CEO & Executive Panel - Smart Local in Motion: What AI Means for Platforms, Agencies and SMB Growth

Senior leaders discuss where the local marketing ecosystem is heading, which business models are being challenged, and how companies can turn AI from a technology trend into measurable value for merchants, multi-location brands, and agency partners.

10:00 - 10:30 Westin la Quinta

Yext Keynote - Knowledge Graphs, AI Search and the New Rules of Brand Visibility

As AI answer engines reshape how consumers discover businesses, brand visibility depends on accurate, connected, and machine-readable information. This session explores how knowledge graphs can help businesses control facts, improve discoverability, and build trust across local search, voice, maps, and AI-generated responses.

Christian Ward Christian Ward
10:30 - 10:50 Westin la Quinta

Lights, Camera, Algorithm: How AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Video Advertising

With over 20 years of experience in Digital Marketing, Tara (Business Development Director at Leadzai) has seen more marketing fads than she's had cups of tea. These days she's excited by how AI is rewriting the rule book for video advertising in our industry. Enabling agencies to make compelling video marketing faster, smarter, cheaper and, dare we say, more fun than ever before! Tara will show how Leadzai goes from "we should probably use AI" into "here's how we use it and here's the ROI behind it." Expect big ideas, zero fluff, real insight data and of course at least 1 video played.

Tara Nixon Tara Nixon
10:50 - 11:10 Westin la Quinta

Coffee Break

11:10 - 11:25 Westin la Quinta

Siinda Executive Insights Panel

11:25 - 11:45 Westin la Quinta

Rebuilding the Local Marketing Stack for AI, Automation and Measurable SMB Impact

This session examines the practical building blocks of the next-generation local marketing stack: AI agents, workflow automation, campaign orchestration, data activation, and reporting that agencies can use to deliver clearer ROI for SMB customers.

RC Thompson RC Thompson
11:45 - 12:05 Westin la Quinta

Building Trusted Digital Experiences: Online Safety, Youth Audiences and Responsible Innovation

Trust is becoming a core growth driver in digital ecosystems. This session explores how safer online experiences, responsible product design, and credible brand behaviour can strengthen customer confidence — especially as AI-powered engagement reaches younger and more privacy-aware audiences.

Nino Dvalizde Nino Dvalizde
12:05 - 12:25 Westin la Quinta

Session with Duda

Oded Ouaknine Oded Ouaknine
12:30 - 13:30 Westin la Quinta

Networking Lunch

13:30 - 13:50 Westin la Quinta

Building the AI Operating System for Local Agencies and SMB Success

This partner session explores how agencies can use AI to streamline sales, fulfilment, customer communication, reporting, and campaign optimization — helping them serve more SMBs with better consistency, lower operational friction, and clearer performance outcomes.

Brendan King Brendan King
13:50 - 14:10 Westin la Quinta

The Decision Advantage: Lessons from Amazon, Google and Huawei for Faster, Smarter Growth

Companies today have access to more data, more tools and more marketing channels than ever before, yet many still struggle to turn complexity into growth. This session will unpack how high-performing organizations make better decisions, align teams around customer insight, and use data to identify the actions that move revenue, retention, and market share.

Sarah Maza Sarah Maza
14:10 - 14:40 Westin la Quinta

Lightning Innovation Showcase - New Tools for Smart Local Performance

• Mono 14.10 - 14.20 • Boostability 14.20 - 14.30 • Heise 14.30 - 14.40

14:40 - 15:00 Westin la Quinta

Day 1 Wrap-Up - What Disappears, What Scales and What Still Needs a Human?

19:00 - 22:30 Terrace at Westin La Quinta

An Evening of Andalusian Passion & Flamenco

Experience the magic of Andalusia as you enjoy an unforgettable evening of authentic cuisine, local wines, and spectacular flamenco entertainment on a beautiful terrace overlooking the Marbella landscape. As the sun sets, immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and flavors of southern Spain. Be captivated by a traditional flamenco performance, then step onto the dance floor yourself as local dancers invite you to learn a few moves and experience the passion of this iconic art form. Whether you're networking with colleagues, enjoying the stunning surroundings, or discovering your hidden flamenco talent, this promises to be an evening filled with culture, laughter, and lasting connections. Partnered with Vendasta.

23:00 - 23:55 Bar at Westin La Quinta

Nightcap – A Taste of Spain

The legendary Uberall Nightcap is back, and if history tells us anything, this is where the unexpected always happens! Join us in a traditional Spanish-style bar for handcrafted cocktails, authentic sangria, and local specialties as you unwind after a full day of presentations, meetings, and networking. The conversations get livelier, the laughter gets louder, and new friendships and business opportunities often begin here. Best of all, it's all happening right in the hotel, so the walk back to your room is delightfully short. Add a little Spanish flair, great company, and a relaxed atmosphere, and you've got the perfect way to end the day. Partnered with Uberall

07:00 - 08:00 Lobby at Westin La Quinta

Jogging partnered with Adplorer

09:00 - 09:30 Westin la Quinta

The Founder's Edge : Mastering the inner game of entrepreneurship - Keynote by Ricardo Jimenez, author of Crash Course

Entrepreneurs today aren’t just expected to execute. They’re expected to carry constant internal pressure. Yet no one teaches you how to manage that emotional weight. We often expect others to understand how hard this journey is. But we don’t always give ourselves that same understanding. Overwhelm isn’t a productivity problem. With this keynote from Ricardo Jimenez, author of Crash Course, the audience will leave with practical tools they can use the same day, to reduce overwhelm, reconnect with their driving force, and trust in both life and business. Distinguish between the thing (the company) and the person (the founder), realize the hidden cause of overwhelm and how to dissolve it , understand how pressure and past affect decision-making and how much this matters The session will be followed by an exclusive book signing from Ricardo at coffee break.

Ricardo Jimenez Ricardo Jimenez
09:30 - 09:50

The customer journey from search to transaction – why payments , invoicing and onboarding matters

09:50 - 10:10

The New Agentic Agency

Peleg Geffen Peleg Geffen
10:10 - 10:30 Westin la Quinta

Reinventing Local Marketing Platforms : Fireside chat with TikTok

Simon Fowler is Channel Sales Partnerships Lead for EMEA at TikTok, where he works with partners to help businesses of all sizes get onto TikTok and find success on the platform. His work spans channel strategy, sales enablement and the growing role of technology in scaling advertising, including API integrations and AI-powered solutions. With a background in product partnerships, Simon focuses on turning new technology and platform capabilities into practical solutions that partners and advertisers can use to grow.understanding performance, and knowing what to do next.

Simon Fowler Simon Fowler
10:30 - 10:45 Westin la Quinta

Lightning Innovation Showcase - New Tools for Smart Local Performance

10:50 - 11:15 Westin la Quinta

Coffee Break

11:15 - 11:35 Westin la Quinta

AI and branding in the industrial sphere : Building Smarter Tech Stack in an AI driven, Privacy First World

With more platforms, channels, data, and privacy regulations than ever before, adopting a smart, compliant approach to technology and decision-making is critical. It can mean the difference between scattered efforts and scalable success. in this session, Saptak Bose, Global Adtech Lead @Volvo Cars, explores the challenges brands face today in working with consumer data and tech stacks across marketing and advertising, especially in AI driven context. It highlights key strategies to consider when scaling personalization and building a first-party data approach driving smarter marketing and measurable growth. What you can expect to takeaway: • Preparing internally to maintain personalisation and performance without third-party cookies • Overcoming challenges in collecting and activating high-quality consumer data • Personalisation at scale: how to deliver relevance without being invasive or “creepy” • Balancing friction zones: aligning Marketing, Tech, and Legal (Data Protection Office) on data strategy and tools • Enhancing the value of consumer data with AI and machine learning

Saptak Bose Saptak Bose
11:35 - 11:45 Westin la Quinta

Session with Uberall

11:45 - 12:00 Westin la Quinta

Session with CloudCampaign

12:00 - 12:30 Westin la Quinta

Keynote on AI governance and responsible use as a strategic asset - why you need an AI Officer

AI is moving faster than most organisations can absorb. Leaders are under pressure to prove ROI, manage legal and security risks, set internal guidelines and ensure teams use AI in ways that are safe, ethical and aligned with business priorities. These are not only technical questions; they are leadership questions. Responsible AI is a strategic asset, not a compliance exercise, and the real challenge is not adopting AI — it is governing it responsibly.

12:30 - 13:00 Westin la Quinta

Siinda General Assembly and Siinda Initiatives

• Siinda General Assembly • Siinda Initiatives: discussion outlining the new Siinda expanding initiatives - Siinda on the Road in London and Hamburg, and the Siinda Pavilion.

13:00 - 13:20 Westin la Quinta

Siinda EU Regulatory Overview

A practical update on how evolving EU regulation affects AI adoption, advertising, data use, platform accountability, and digital market competition. The session will help agencies and platforms understand what compliance means for SMB-facing products, campaign automation, and responsible innovation.

13:20 - 13:30 Westin la Quinta

Closing and next Siinda Events

13:30 - 14:30 Westin la Quinta

Networking Lunch

14:30 - 16:00 Westin la Quinta

Free Afternoon for meetings including coffee break/station in the afternoon

18:30 - 18:30 Westin la Quinta

Bus departure

19:00 - 23:00 Trocadero Arena

Jungle by the Sea: An Executive Networking Experience

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable networking evening unlike any other. Step inside this extraordinary architectural masterpiece, where nature and design blend seamlessly to create the feeling of being deep within a tropical jungle—while the Sea gently laps just a few meters away. Enjoy handcrafted tropical cocktails, discover inspiring local artwork, and experience the vibrant rhythms of live Ska music performed by talented Spanish and North African artists. The warm sea breeze, the sound of the waves, and the songs of the surrounding birdlife create an atmosphere that is both energizing and relaxing. This is networking reimagined. Wander through this remarkable venue, meet fellow executives in a truly memorable setting, exchange ideas, build new relationships, and simply enjoy an evening where business conversations happen naturally. Casual and comfortable dress is welcome. Partnered with Yext

Networking Events You Can’t Miss

Meet the Industry Experts

Get ready to hear from industry pioneers and visionaries

Saptak Bose

Global AdTech Lead at Volvo Cars

Sarah Maza Álvarez

Digital Marketing and Retail Media expert with 12+ years of experience

Christian Ward

Chief Data Officer & EVP at Yext

Nino photo

Nino Dvalidze

Founder at Young Minds App

Why to attend?

“The best part? You leave with connections, strategies, and unforgettable memories.”

Future-Proof Your Knowledge

Stay ahead of industry shifts.

Expand Your Network

Meet peers, partners, and clients.

Experience Marbella

Discover the charm of one of Europe’s most vibrant cities.

Venue and Travel

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Rooming modifications by guests may be made up to 30 days (1 month) prior to the event, no later than September 10.

The first night’s stay will be charged once the reservation is made, and the remaining balance will be charged on September 10.

To transfer to the hotel, you can use Uber, or if you wish for private transport, you can reach out to [email protected].

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