Digital Growth Summit 2025 Recap
In April 2025, Webfor hosted its most anticipated event of the year — Digital Growth Summit 2025. Held in downtown Vancouver, WA, it brought together over 200 marketers, business owners, and digital professionals from across the Pacific Northwest.
Event Overview
The summit, themed “Building Better Digital Experiences”, focused on emerging marketing trends such as AI, personalization, and privacy. Attendees enjoyed a dynamic mix of solo presentations, expert panels, and interactive breakout sessions designed to provide both tactical knowledge and strategic insights.
Kevin Getch, Webfor’s founder, kicked off the event with a powerful keynote titled “Marketing with Meaning: Why Strategy Outlives Tools.” His message centered on authenticity and customer-first thinking in the era of automation.
Featured Sessions & Key Takeaways
1. AI and Automation for Small Business Marketing
Led by Webfor’s SEO Director, this session showcased practical AI tools like ChatGPT, Jasper, and Google AI Studio to automate tasks, generate content, and understand customer behavior.
2. The Future of Search: What’s Next for SEO in 2025
This session explored evolving search algorithms, structured data, voice search, and zero-click strategies, supported by live case studies.
3. Inclusive Design in Web Development
Webfor’s design team emphasized ethical UX design and accessibility, showcasing how thoughtful, inclusive design leads to better user experiences and higher conversions.
4. Panel Discussion: Ethical Data in a Post-Cookie World
Experts discussed first-party data collection, privacy, and maintaining user trust in the face of cookie deprecation.
All sessions were recorded and made available post-event through a secure portal, complete with downloadable resources and slides.
Community Impact & Closing Moments
Webfor’s commitment to community was clear: a portion of proceeds supported local nonprofits including Share Vancouver and Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Washington. Attendees joined in raising over $5,000 through a matching donation wall.
The event closed with a lively networking hour featuring local food vendors and acoustic music — a perfect setting for meaningful connections.
Attendee Feedback:
- “Absolutely inspiring—best marketing event I’ve attended in years.”
- “Webfor nailed the balance between strategy and action.”
- “Loved the local focus and real-life marketing examples.”
Looking ahead: Webfor announced a new event for Fall 2025, focused on “E-commerce and the Human Brand.”
