If there’s one event small business owners should add to their calendar this year, it’s the Thryv Marketing + AI Virtual Summit. This fast-paced, insight-packed, expert-led experience is designed to help you sharpen your marketing, understand what’s changing in AI, and build a winning strategy for 2026.

And yes—it’s completely free. Even better, it fits into a single three-hour window, making it easy to join no matter how busy your day is.

This December, we’re bringing together some of the most respected leaders in AI, digital marketing, buyer psychology, and small business growth. Whether you’re trying to future-proof your business, simplify your marketing, or stay one step ahead of your competition, this summit will give you the clarity and confidence you need heading into the new year.

Why This Summit Matters for 2026

Small businesses are heading into one of the most transformative years yet. AI is reshaping how customers search, shop, and interact with brands. Digital habits continue to shift. Marketing trends evolve faster than ever.

But one thing remains true: the businesses that stay informed and adapt early are the ones that win.

The Marketing + AI Virtual Summit was built with that in mind. In just three hours, you’ll get real-world guidance on:

  • The AI trends that actually impact small businesses
  • How to use AI to accelerate your marketing, sales, and customer engagement
  • Step-by-step digital strategies you can start using immediately
  • What’s working right now in email, social, content, and automation
  • How to build a smarter, more efficient marketing plan for 2026

This isn’t a high-level “thought leadership” event. It’s a practical, no-fluff summit built for busy business owners who want results, not theories.

Meet the Lineup: Industry Leaders, Marketing Visionaries & AI Experts

Our speaker lineup is curated specifically for small business owners. You’ll hear from leaders who understand the challenges you face — and who specialize in helping SMBs show up stronger online, understand today’s buyer, and use AI to grow smarter.

Here’s who you’ll learn from:

Ross Simmonds

Ross Simmonds is an entrepreneur and content strategist who helps B2B and SaaS brands scale through SEO, content marketing, and distribution systems. Through Foundation, he’s helped companies build high-performing content engines that generate millions of visits and drive over $100M in business growth.

Jay Schwedelson

Jay Schwedelson is a marketing innovator who has built businesses generating over $400M by challenging conventional “best practices.” He founded Guru Media Hub, host of the world’s largest virtual marketing events with 50,000+ annual attendees. His podcast, Do This, Not That: For Marketers, is the #1 marketing podcast in the U.S.

Marilyn Gil

Marilyn Gil is an AI marketing strategist who helps brands use AI in practical, everyday ways. With 15+ years in digital and lifecycle marketing across Fortune 50 companies and fast-moving startups, she now teaches teams how to automate customer journeys, create content faster, and streamline operations—all without the AI overwhelm. Her approach is real-world, accessible, and focused on giving businesses back valuable time.

Nancy Harhut

Nancy Harhut is an award-winning author and global keynote speaker known for applying behavioral science to marketing. As a creative leader, she’s helped B2B and B2C brands achieve measurable results, earning more than 200 industry awards for digital and direct marketing excellence.

Lisa Landsman

Lisa Landsman brings nearly three decades of digital experience—and 20 years at Google—to helping businesses thrive across Google platforms. She has led major initiatives across retail, restaurant, and CPG verticals and now heads Industry Engagement and SMB Success for Google Search Partnerships, equipping businesses with the tools and insights needed to grow.

Each session is crafted to give you real guidance you can put to work immediately—not just inspiration.

Your Next Step: Save Your Spot

If you’re planning your 2026 strategy…
If you want to show up online stronger…
If you want proven systems and practical AI guidance…

This is your event.

Register today at the official event page here!