2022 Podcast Festivals & Conferences
Podcasters enjoy podcasts. We listen to podcasts and share podcasts; we read about podcasts and we want to know what is happening with other podcasters. Podcasters also love conferences and events to network with other podcasters. And if you are an aspiring podcaster, you want to learn more about podcasts too and meet podcasters.
So let’s discuss the events, dates, and formats (in person or virtual) about podcast festivals and conferences in 2022. The following list is displayed alphabetically and by date. Also included is a podcaster experience level (aspiring podcaster, new podcaster or existing podcaster) to help you determine which event to attend.
Now, we have to say that because we are living in unprecedented times, many podcast events no longer exist or have yet to announce their event dates and locations. If you do not see your favorite event below, scroll to the section called “2022 Anticipated Podcast Festivals & Conferences.” In this section, you will find events that we expect to occur, but have yet to announce many details about their event. Feel free to join the mailing lists of these events to be notified when event announcements are made.
Enjoy browsing this list of 2022 Podcast Festivals & Conferences and we hope to see you at one of these events:
FEBRUARY 2022
Africa Podcast Day
DATE: February 12, 2022
ATTENDANCE FORMAT: Virtual
CONFERENCE MISSION: Discovery tour of four African podcast hubs or locations for Africans and friends of Africa
PERFECT FOR: Existing podcasters
LEARN MORE HERE: https://www.africapodcastfestival.com
MARCH 2022
Spark Media 2022 Live Conference
DATE: March 7-8, 2022
ATTENDANCE FORMAT: In Person; Nashville, Tennessee
CONFERENCE MISSION: Christian podcasters and influencers in one place to motivate, inspire, and equip podcasters of all levels
PERFECT FOR: Existing podcasters, producers, media professionals and Christian communicators
LEARN MORE HERE: https://www.sparkmedia.ventures/spark-conference
SXSW Podcast Stage
DATE: March 11-20, 2022
ATTENDANCE FORMAT: In Person; Austin, Texas
CONFERENCE MISSION: Event for best podcasting practices, diverse and varied topics shares with the live audience in attendance
PERFECT FOR: New podcasters, existing podcasters
LEARN MORE HERE: https://www.sxsw.com/conference/sxsw-podcast-stage/
Podcast Movement: Evolutions
DATE: March 23-26, 2022
ATTENDANCE FORMAT: In Person;
Los Angeles, California
CONFERENCE MISSION: Focuses on the evolving landscape of audio and podcasting
PERFECT FOR: Existing podcasters
LEARN MORE HERE: https://evolutions.podcastmovement.com
VO Atlanta
DATE: March 31-April 3, 2022
ATTENDANCE FORMAT: Virtual
CONFERENCE MISSION: Provide industry-leading voiceover training and discussions through 100+ sessions and workshops
PERFECT FOR: Aspiring podcasters, aspiring voice over artists, existing podcasters
LEARN MORE HERE: https://voatlanta.me/2021-vo-atlanta-virtual-on-demand-registration/
APRIL 2022
On Air Fest
DATE: April 7-9, 2022
ATTENDANCE FORMAT: Virutal
CONFERENCE MISSION: Exploring storytelling and creativity in sound; monetizing, building relationships with your audience, and branding conversations
PERFECT FOR: Existing podcasters and business owners
LEARN MORE HERE: https://onairfest.app.swapcard.com/event/on-air-fest/plannings/RXZlbnRWaWV3XzE2NjU0Nw%3D%3D?search=
CrimeCon
DATE: April 29-May 1, 2022
ATTENDANCE FORMAT: In Person; Las Vegas, Nevada
CONFERENCE MISSION: Participate in an immersive, weekend-long event dedicated to all things true crime created by fans for true crime fans
PERFECT FOR: New podcasters, aspiring podcasters, existing podcasters, podcast fans
LEARN MORE HERE: https://www.crimecon.com/cc22
MAY 2022
Blk Pod Festival
DATE: May 28-29, 2022
ATTENDANCE FORMAT: In Person; Atlanta, Georgia
CONFERENCE MISSION: A place to showcase and connect Black audio creatives; a family reunion mixed with a meeting of the minds for podcasters
PERFECT FOR: Black people, Aspiring podcasters, new podcasters, and existing podcasters
LEARN MORE HERE: https://www.blkpodfestival.com
JUNE 2022
Listen In Podcasting Conference
DATE: June 23, 2022
ATTENDANCE FORMAT: To Be Determined; Los Angeles
CONFERENCE MISSION: Discover how to launch, grow, and impress with podcasts
PERFECT FOR: Aspiring and new podcasters
LEARN MORE HERE: https://www.quillpodcasting.com/conference
AUGUST 2022
Podcast Movement
DATE: August 23-26, 2022
ATTENDANCE FORMAT: In Person; Dallas, Texas
CONFERENCE MISSION: Features the latest news, resources, tools for podcasters and trade shows in podcasting
PERFECT FOR: Aspiring podcasters, new podcasters and existing podcasters
LEARN MORE HERE: https://podcastmovement.com/events/
SEPTEMBER 2022
Indie Pod Con (formally the Mid-Atlantic Podcast Conference)
DATE: September 8-10, 2022
ATTENDANCE FORMAT: In Person; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
CONFERENCE MISSION: Focused on teaching podcasters the technology and techniques to thrive. Focused on those who are passionate about empowering and leading the world.
PERFECT FOR: Entrepreneurs, creatives, and business owners, existing podcasters
LEARN MORE HERE: https://www.indiepodcon.com/indie-podcast-conference-8-2022/
OCTOBER 2022
She Podcasts LIVE
DATE: October 11-14, 2022
ATTENDANCE FORMAT: In Person, Washington D.C.
CONFERENCE MISSION: Focused on the various stages of podcasting: growing, setting goals, audience growth, and community outreach
PERFECT FOR: Women and non binary podcasters, aspiring podcasts, new podcasters, existing podcasters
LEARN MORE HERE: https://shepodcastslive.com/
2022 Anticipated Podcast Festivals and Conferences
Review each event website for official dates, locations and more information about the event (listed alphabetically):
Afros & Audio Podcast Festival
DATE: To Be Determined
ATTENDANCE FORMAT: To Be Determined
CONFERENCE MISSION: Commitment to community and collaboration; bringing podcast creatives and audio professionals together in one place
PERFECT FOR: Aspiring podcasters, new podcasters, existing podcasters
LEARN MORE: https://www.afrosandaudio.com/podcastfestival
Corporate Podcast Summit
DATE: To Be Determined
ATTENDANCE FORMAT: Virtual; LinkedIn Live
CONFERENCE MISSION: Focused on branded podcasts and internal podcasting for learning and development.
PERFECT FOR: Existing podcasters, business owners
LEARN MORE HERE:
https://www.linkedin.com/events/corporatepodcastsummit6848880916463529984/
Podcast Culture Conference
DATE: To Be Determined
ATTENDANCE FORMAT: Clubhouse
CONFERENCE MISSION: First conference on Clubhouse dedicated to the podcasting culture, featuring keynotes, panel discussions, and networking receptions
PERFECT FOR: Aspiring podcasters, new podcasters, existing podcasters
LEARN MORE HERE: https://powerofpodcasting.splashthat.com
Podfest Origins
DATE: To Be Determined
ATTENDANCE FORMAT: To Be Determined
CONFERENCE MISSION: Limited attendance conference for sharing their voice and message with the world through the powerful mediums of audio and video
PERFECT FOR: Existing podcasters, media sponsors, video creators
LEARN MORE HERE: https://podfestexpo.com
PodThon
DATE: To Be Determined
ATTENDANCE FORMAT: To Be Determined
CONFERENCE MISSION: To encourage more people of color to become speakers and have a presence on stages worldwide
PERFECT FOR: People of color, black people, new podcasters, aspiring podcasters and existing podcasters
LEARN MORE HERE: https://podthon.com
Sports PodCon
DATE: To Be Determined
ATTENDANCE FORMAT: To Be Determined
CONFERENCE MISSION: Provide the largest international sports, esports and gaming podcast conference to encourage podcasters, gamers, and broadcasters
PERFECT FOR: Aspiring podcasters and existing podcasters
LEARN MORE HERE: http://sportspodcon.com
Third Coast Conference
DATE: To Be Determined
ATTENDANCE FORMAT: To Be Determined
CONFERENCE MISSION: Artists and storytellers based in Chicago, Illinois
PERFECT FOR:
LEARN MORE HERE: https://www.thirdcoastfestival.org/conference/2020-third-coast-conference
Utah Podcast Summit
DATE: To Be Determined
ATTENDANCE FORMAT: To Be Determined
CONFERENCE MISSION: Platform to provide opportunities for podcasters to connect in the Intermountain West of the USA and outside of Utah
PERFECT FOR: Aspiring podcasters, new podcasters, and existing podcasters
LEARN MORE HERE: https://www.utahpodcastsummit.com
Werk It Women’s Podcast Festival
DATE: To Be Determined
ATTENDANCE FORMAT: To Be Determined
CONFERENCE MISSION: Female and non-binary writers, reporters, editors, engineers, social media managers, marketers, sound designers, and video producers
PERFECT FOR: Existing podcasters, media producers and video creators
LEARN MORE HERE: https://www.werkitfestival.com/#about-2019
We Are Podcast
DATE: To Be Determined
ATTENDANCE FORMAT: To Be Determined
CONFERENCE MISSION: Helping businesses monetize with podcasts. Great resource for entrepreneurs looking to expand their reach and gain new customers.
PERFECT FOR: Business owners, entrepreneurs, aspiring podcasts
LEARN MORE HERE: https://wearepodcast.com/events/
NOTE:
Remember to review every website for schedule changes, updates, and location changes. Mark your calendar for events that you want to attend and have fun learning and connecting with podcasters.
If one of your favorite events was not listed above, leave us a comment and we will make sure we include that event in future lists.
