01 · Ryan Stewart
STATUS ON SALEVIP DAY THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2026MAIN OCTOBER 2 TO 4, 2026LOC NEW ORLEANS, LACAP 100 SEATSEST 2012
2026
SEO ROCKSTARS
15TH ANNUAL TOUR · NEW ORLEANS, LA
15 YEARS. COUNTLESS GOOGLE UPDATES. STILL THE ONE PLACE TO LEARN WHAT DRIVES RESULTS IN SEO. NOW IN THE AI ERA.
Spend 3 days with the practitioners who test everything. No theory. No pitches. Just the exact playbooks behind $400M+ in combined revenue.
EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON NEW ORLEANS · OCTOBER 2 TO 4, 2026
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15thAnnual Event
93%Return Year After Year
700+Strategies Tested
200+Expert Speakers Since 2012
$400M+Combined Revenue
ONE STAGE · 25 SPEAKERS
The Lineup
Hover or tap any name to pull their set to the front of the stage. Billed loud to louder.
02 · Kyle Roof
Staying Relevant In The AI Age
03 · Craig Campbell
Marketing In The Toughest Niches
04 · Michael Merlino
Brand Building in the AI Era
05 · Clint Butler
Ninja Tactics In The AI Age
06 · Ted Kubaitis
Data-Driven SEO: 20,000+ Ranking Factors
07 · Dan Kurtz
Automating Your SEO Workflow
08 · Brian Kato
AI-Powered SEO Automation in 2026
09 · Bradley Benner
Local Directory SEO & Lead Gen
010 · Joy Hawkins
Local SEO at Scale
011 · Chad Michael
Technical SEO Strategy
012 · Shaun Mitchell
AI Systems
MORE SPEAKERS COMING SOON.More battle-tested operators. More proven strategies. More reasons to be in the room.
VIP & ROCKSTAR ONLY · THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2026
And THEN...
There is VIP Day!
A full day of curated adventure, high-level networking, and real connection with the people behind 8-figure SEO systems.
- 9:30 AM
Hotel Pickup
Conference Hotel Lobby
Board the coach for a full day of adventure. Transportation provided to all VIP Day activities. - 10:00 AM
Morning Activity
New Orleans Experience TBA
An unforgettable morning experience in the heart of New Orleans. Full details coming soon. - 12:30 PM
VIP Lunch
New Orleans Cuisine
Experience the legendary flavors of New Orleans with fellow VIPs. Full lunch included at a premier local restaurant. - 2:30 PM
Afternoon Experience
New Orleans
Team-based activities where you'll compete, laugh, and build relationships that last. - 6:00 PM
VIP Cocktail Party
Exclusive Venue TBA
An exclusive evening for VIP and Rockstar ticket holders and speakers only.
THE BACKSTAGE PASS
- ✦ Full-day VIP access alongside speakers and leading SEO & AI practitioners
- ✦ Curated group experiences built for connection and relationship-building
- ✦ VIP dining and New Orleans experiences unique to the city
Your Next $100K Deal Starts Here
VIP Day is not networking, it is deal-making. Spend a full day with 7 and 8-figure agency owners in a relaxed setting with no pitches and no walls up. Real business happens.
Why a Full Day Changes Everything
Most conferences give you a few hours at a cocktail party. VIP Day gives you time, enough to move beyond introductions and build relationships that last.
★★★★★ FROM THE CROWD
They Keep Coming Back
6+ Figures Added Annually“SEO Rockstars is everything I look for in an SEO event. I've been attending since 2012 and will continue because there is NO other event that has consecutively added a minimum 6 figures to my bottom line EVERY year!”
1 Year Ahead of Competition“In terms of pure actionable SEO content, this is the best event. All presenters were world class and taught real SEO strategies that actually work, NO THEORY!”
Test-Based, Not Theory“Speakers were basing their information on actual tests they've ran and not just their opinions. Many presentations were on topics I've never seen discussed anywhere else before.”
NOW PLAYING
The Set List
Six tracks running through three days. No filler. Just the playbooks driving results in 2026.
AI-Powered SEO
How to leverage AI for content creation, optimization, and automation without triggering penalties.
Link Building That Works
Methods that still move the needle, from speakers who build links every day.
Technical SEO Fixes
Site architecture, Core Web Vitals, and the technical changes that impact rankings.
Local SEO at Scale
Multi-location strategies that dominate the map pack and drive real foot traffic.
Algorithm Updates
How to read Google changes and pivot fast, from people who have weathered every update since 2012.
Automation Workflows
Increase output without increasing team size, with real workflows from successful agencies.
THE RUN OF SHOW
The Agenda
More Detailed Information Coming
VIP Day
Exclusive VIP experiences in the heart of New Orleans, including cocktails, networking, and unforgettable moments with fellow SEO professionals.
Doors 9:30 AM VIP & ROCKSTAR ONLYMain Conference Day 1
A full day of sessions covering AI-powered SEO, link building strategies, and technical optimization. Networking breaks included.
Doors 8:00 AM ALL ATTENDEESConference Day 2
A full day of sessions covering local SEO, automation workflows, and advanced strategies. Networking breaks included.
Doors 8:00 AM ALL ATTENDEESFinal Day + Implementation
Final sessions focused on putting it all together. Leave with a concrete action plan and connections that last beyond the event.
Doors 8:00 AM ALL ATTENDEESROLL THE TAPE
More Applause
Watch The Full Set. Full session replays unlock with a VIP or Rockstar pass.
Mike MerlinoJose PonceColton BollingerMarv Dorner
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BACKSTAGE
Inside The Room
Embassy Suites by Hilton New Orleans · 315 Julia Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
▸ Learning from industry experts
▸ Networking on the show floor
▸ Taking the stage
▸ Between-session laughs
▸ Crowd energy, full tilt
▸ VIP night, in full swing
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL · SAVE $4,000
Grab Your Ticket
October 2 to 4, 2026 · Embassy Suites by Hilton New Orleans · New Orleans, LA. Only 5 Rockstar access spots. When it sells out, that's it.
★ ALL ACCESS ★
ADMIT ONE · SR-2026-03Rockstar Experience
Everything + The Vault$4,997$8,997
Save $4,000- ✦ Everything in VIP Experience
- ✦ The Rockstars Vault™ (15 years of content)
- ✦ AI-powered search of all Vault content
- ✦ Automation & GPT templates from each session
- ✦ Limited to 5 buyers
EXCLUSIVE TO ROCKSTAR TICKET HOLDERS · ENCRYPTED
The Rockstars Vault™
15 Years. 300+ Speakers. Every Strategy. Now Searchable.
For the first time ever, get access to the complete SEO Rockstars archive. Every video presentation, slide deck, framework, and SOP from every speaker since 2012.
- ✦ AI-powered search, ask any question, get answers instantly
- ✦ Video recordings from 15 years of events
- ✦ Speaker slides and presentation decks
- ✦ Proven SOPs and frameworks
- ✦ Event content added automatically
READ THE FINE PRINT
Questions?
Is this conference for beginners or advanced SEOs?
SEO Rockstars is designed for intermediate to advanced SEO professionals. We assume you know the basics and focus on strategies that are working right now, based on real tests.
What if I can't attend all three days?
Rockstar ticket holders get lifetime access to all session recordings, so you won't miss anything.
Will the sessions be recorded?
Yes. All sessions are recorded and Rockstar ticket holders get lifetime access to all recordings.
What's included in my ticket?
The Rockstar Experience includes full conference access, VIP Day, the cocktail party, all session recordings, the Vault, AI-powered search, and automation templates.
What about parking and hotels?
The event will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton New Orleans, 315 Julia Street. We recommend booking your room early.
WHERE YOU'LL STAY
The Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton New Orleans · 315 Julia Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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READY TO DOMINATE SEO IN THE AI ERA?
Spend 3 days with the SEO and AI practitioners shaping what works in 2026, live in New Orleans this October. Limited seats by design.
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