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Join us at Edge of Search ’26!
Bridging the Gaps Across Digital
- 3rd & 4th September 2026
- City Hall, Newcastle NSW 2300
Early Bird Tickets On Sale Til April 30th
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- Tea Breaks & Lunch Provided
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- Conference Recordings
- Swag Bag
Conf. + Nik Masterclass
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- Edge of Search Ticket 2026 - Full Day Conference
- Tea Breaks & Lunch Provided on Conference Day
- Access To Post-Conference Networking Drinks
- Conference Recordings
- Swag Bag
- Access to the Masterclass with Nik Ranger
Conf. + Nathan Masterclass
$495
$595 – SAVE $100+
- Edge of Search Ticket 2026 - Full Day Conference
- Tea Breaks & Lunch Provided on Conference Day
- Access To Post-Conference Networking Drinks
- Conference Recordings
- Swag Bag
- Access to the Masterclass with Nathan Hughes
Conf. + Both Masterclasses
$660
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- Edge of Search Ticket 2026 - Full Day Conference
- Tea Breaks & Lunch Provided on Conference Day
- Access To Post-Conference Networking Drinks
- Conference Recordings
- Swag Bag
- Access to the both Masterclass with Nik Ranger and Nathan Hughes
Can't Make It In Person? Recordings & Live Stream Options Available
Live Stream
$99
- Join Live Stream for Full Day Conference
- Access to Audience Q&A
- Conference Recordings
The Speakers for 2026 - More To Be Announced!
TECHINCAL & AI SEO
Senior SEO Consultant at DEJAN Marketing
Senior SEO Consultant at DEJAN Marketing
About Nik Ranger
Nik Ranger is the Senior Tech SEO Consultant at DEJAN Marketing, Google Womens Techmaker Ambassador, and Chair of SEO Collective Australia. She is ranked as the top 202 Top SEO Experts You Should Be Following by Search Engine Journal, and she is an international speaker. Her work is published in four books with Search Engine Journal and Majestic, and she has presented on stage at SMX, Search Marketing Summit, WTSFest and Sydney SEO Conference. Nik is primarily interested in machine learning, computer science and how we can leverage AI to solve old age problems, streamline processes and build better attribution for SEO tasks.
SOCIAL x BRAND x SEO
Co-Founder @ Deviation
Co-Founder @ Deviation
About Ashley Liddell
Ashley Liddell is the Co-founder and Search Everywhere® Director at Deviation | The Search Everywhere® Agency.
Ashley is a content marketer with a focus on putting “search” at the heart of holistic marketing strategies. Ashley’s work has focused on the development of a ‘search everywhere’ proposition, combining the skills developed over the last 5 years of working with global brands, across multiple industries, on their search and digital PR approaches. In 2024, Ashley launched Deviation, an agency that tasks itself with building organic visibility, growing share-of-search and building communities for brands.
SEARCH MARKETING
Organic Marketing Consultant at Jes Scholz Consulting
Organic Marketing Consultant at Jes Scholz Consulting
About Jes Scholz
Jes is an award-winning Australian SEO expert with 16 years of experience in growth marketing, organic audience development, technical SEO. She offers growth marketing strategies and training, with a focus on brand optimisation, automated content distribution and future-proofed SEO tactics.
Based in Sydney, she brings a global perspective to digital marketing, having worked hands-on across nearly every continent. She engages with the marketing community through her newsletter SEOBrief, regular columns in Search Engine Land and Search Engine Journal, being a Friends of Search Awards judge, and speaking at conferences including Mozcon, SMX Munich, TuringFest – and now Edge of Search!
SEO LEADERSHIP
Enterprise GEO/SEO @ Adobe | ex. Optus
Enterprise GEO/SEO @ Adobe | ex. Optus
About Daniel Cheung
Daniel Cheung is the Enterprise GEO/SEO at Adobe and joined us in 2024 for the first ever Edge of Search with his presentation ‘Semantic SEO—Why Nike AU Should Just Do It’. Daniel works in the fields of search engine optimisation (SEO), with a focus on technical and semantic SEO, and in the emerging field of answer engine optimisation (AEO). He has previously worked at Prosperity Media as a Team Leader, then Optus as an SEO Manager, and joined Adobe in 2023 as Senior SEO Manager for Asia-Pacific and Japan. Most recently, Daniel has been published in Search Engine Land on topics regarding governance and search leadership.
SEARCH MARKETING
Co-Founder @ Virayo
Co-Founder @ Virayo
About Robbie Richards
Robbie Richards is the Co-Founder of Virayo, a B2B Search Marketing Agency that helps B2B SaaS companies drive more traffic, leads and trials to their business using targeted search marketing campaigns. He is also a speaker, trainer (creator of The SEO Playbook training program), and consultant.
ECOMM
Head of Search & AI Strategy @ Edge Marketing
Head of Search & AI Strategy @ Edge Marketing
About Luke Gosha
Luke Gosha is an experienced marketing professional with over a decade of experience specialising in Search marketing, SEO, digital marketing strategy, and AI-driven initiatives. After his recent move to Australia, he is now leading search and AI strategy at Edge Marketing, bringing his depth of experience to the Australia market. Recognised for industry excellence, including wins at the UK Search Awards and the European Search Awards, Luke will be talking to EoS about the art of consulting through the lens of eCommerce.
He is also an international speaker and has spoken at conferences including BrightonSEO, Athens SEO, and soon to be Edge of Search.
WEB DEV
Senior SEO Lead at InfoChoice: Collaborative Strategies & Relationships That Build Successful Campaigns
Senior SEO Lead at InfoChoice: Collaborative Strategies & Relationships That Build Successful Campaigns
About Sally Mills
Sally is the Senior SEO Lead at InfoChoice Group and was the Keynote Speaker for our first Edge of Search event back in 2024! She is BACK for 2026 discussing the revival of the webmaster, showing us how the increasing interconnected nature of digital means a need for sounder technical foundations. Previously leading search campaigns and technical SEO at Allianz Partners and Canstar, Sally is a tech SEO pro with a well-rounded knowledge that spans the digital verticals. She is also the founder of SEO Beers Brisbane, Brisbane’s go-to SEO networking community, and is a partner of the SEO Collective for the Brisbane area.
SEO x UX
Founder of SEO Meets Design & Senior Writer at ahrefs
Founder of SEO Meets Design & Senior Writer at ahrefs
About Despina Gavoyannis
Despina is the founder of SEO Meets Design, combining her experiences in user experience and search to create integrated search marketing strategies. She is passionate about educating SEOs and marketers about the space where SEO meets design frameworks and skills. In her presentation, she’ll be exploring how you can take a UX approach to your SEO to create purposeful and accurate search journeys to improve your campaigns!
Masterclasses - 3rd Sept 2026
Join us the day before the Edge of Search Conference for exclusive masterclasses led by industry experts. Get hands-on training in these masterclasses for a deeper learning experience before the main event.
Only conference ticket holders can register for the masterclasses
Strictly limited to 20 spots per masterclass
Exclusive content from in-demand industry experts
September 3rd, 2026
180 min
Technical SEO & AI Masterclass with Nik Ranger (DEJAN)
Have you wanted to get into the nitty gritty details of working with AI? In this workshop, Nik Ranger will demonstrate the technical SEO's approach to AI visibility, including an overview of how it fits into traditional workflows, creating those workflows, setting up campaigns, and tracking progress. AI SEO is a key area of research and development at DEJAN marketing, and Nik's masterclass provides an up close and personal encounter with cutting edge work in AI search.*
September 3rd, 2026
180 min
Masterclass with Nathan Hughes (Ali Abdaal Ltd.)
Nathan Hughes is the Student Success Manager, previously Head Coach, at Ali Abdaal Ltd. - a content creation and lifestyle business founded by Ali Abdaal, doctor-turned-entrepreneur, author of Feel Good Productivity, and the world's most followed productivity expert. Nathan's journey through search and digital marketing, into community building, provides a unique insight into unique marketing perspectives across the digital ecosystem. Masterclass content TBC.
*content subject to changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edge of Search?
Edge of Search is an annual search marketing conference that brings together leading experts, practitioners, and digital professionals to explore the cutting edge of search, content, and growth strategies.
When and where is the conference?
Edge of Search is Newcastle’s first search marketing and SEO conference, held on the 4th September, 2026, at Newcastle City Hall.
Who should attend this event?
Our goal is to bring together digital professionals of all kinds of backgrounds: website development, traditional marketing, SEO, UX, branding, social media, and more.
The content is suited to a wide variety of professionals, from mid-level to senior level professionals, and is aimed at a mixed skill audience.
What topics will be covered?
Edge of Search covers topics that showcase where SEO crosses over with other digital professions, as well as business related content. This includes SEO + content, website development, UX, branding, PR, social media, PPC, AI, digital teams and more!
Will there be networking opportunities?
Edge of Search provides plenty of opportunities for networking including, lengthy breaks throughout the day and the networking after party.
Can I watch the conference online?
Yes! For anyone who would love to access the presentations but is unable to join us in-person at the conference, we will have Recording Only tickets available for purchase ($99 AUD).
Where can I find accommodation?
There is plenty of accommodation around Newcastle within 5-10mins of walking distance to the conference venue, including The Crystalbrook Kingsley, The Lucky Hotel, The QT Newcastle, Crown on Darby Apartments, and more!
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