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To help you get started planning your professional development events for 2019, here are thirteen leading social media marketing conferences in the U.S and Canada.
When: February 20-22, 2019
Where: Austin, Texas
Social Media Week Austin is a 3-day conference designed for industry leaders, experts and practitioners. This conference is a practical, immersive experience in the fields of social media and digital marketing. The full programming won’t be available until January 2019.
When: February 26-27, 2019
Digital Summit is a digital marketing conference held in Seattle in late February. There will be over fifty speakers in attendance, many of which come from well-known Fortune 500 companies, offering innovative ideas and best practices. Expect speakers from major brands such as Airbnb, Amazon, Nike, Facebook, Google, Coca-Cola, Uber, NASDAQ, ESPN, BuzzFeed and Slack. Topics include brand storytelling, strategy, search, content, social email data & analytics, conversion & engagement, UX & design, mobile, B2B and B2C.
When: March 19-21, 2019
Where: Anaheim, California
The Social Media Strategies Summit focuses on best practices in social media marketing.
When: March 20-22, 2019
Where: San Diego, California
Social Media Marketing World is sponsored by Social Media Examiner. You can expect over 7,000 attendees.
Social Media Marketing World promises advanced marketing ideas, connections with marketers from all over the world, and a gorgeous venue on the San Diego Bay waterfront. All-access, marketer, community (live content only) and virtual tickets available.
When: April 16-18, 2019
Where: St. Louis Union Station
The Midwest Digital Marketing Conference proudly claims to be the largest digital marketing conference in the Midwest. Last year there were speakers from Pandora, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Hubspot, Google, Yahoo, Nielsen and more. Topics include data, digital, social media, creative, e-commerce, innovation, academic, tech and entrepreneurial. This conference promises inspiration, connections and new ideas. Early bird prices through December 31, 2018.
When: April 25-26, 2019
Where: Victoria, Canada
Social Media Camp is the largest social media conference in Canada. During the event you will be paired with a coach who will help you walk away with new ideas and plan of action on how to implement your organization’s social media marketing plan. Social Media Camp offers a broad spectrum of speakers that tackle all aspects of social media marketing.
When: April 30-May 2, 2019
Where: Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Social Media Week New York is promoting their 2019 global theme – Stories: With Great Influence Comes Great Responsibility.
When: May 6-8, 2019
Where: Atlanta, Georgia
The Social Shake Up is a very well-known event and for good reason – the conference covers a wide-range of topics jam-packed into a two-day conference. Each session dives deep, giving even experienced marketers something new to take away. Expect to see marketing professionals from Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Southwest Airlines, IBM, Cisco, Arby’s, Microsoft and so many more! Special interests in the “Visual Storytelling Essentials for Pinterest, Facebook and Snapchat” discussion. Social Shake Up is offering discounts for groups, nonprofits and government entities.
When: June 12, 13 & 14, 2019
Where: Calgary, Alberta
SocialWest targets social media and marketing professionals at all levels. Expect to hear advanced topics related to social media, artificial intelligence, mobile and video. If you’re interested in attending sessions lead by the industry’s foremost experts, get this conference on your calendar and sign up for updates about the event.
When: June 20-21, 2019
Where: Chicago, Illinois
Learn from digital marketing experts and sales professionals that will help you utilize the latest digital marketing techniques. Hear success stories from organizations that have leveraged digital marketing to drive remarkable success. Awesome keynote speakers, expert panels and new tools will all be presenting, leaving you with new ideas that will lead your team to greater success. Super early bird pricing ends April 12th.
When: Friday, June 21, 2019
Where: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Social Media Day: Halifax is a day-long event dedicated to social media and digital marketing. The event focuses on teaching social media managers applicable skills they can bring to the workplace. Expect actionable lessons, like how to optimize Facebook ads, legal tips and informational sessions on how to build better marketing funnels. Tickets go on sale January 6, 2019.
When: July 18-19, 2019
Where: Rutgers University Inn and Conference Center, New Brunswick, New Jersey
The International Conference on Social Media Marketing is a global forum that brings the world of academia and social media practitioners together under one roof for active dialog and practical skill development. Expect to gain valuable knowledge on trending issues and new tools that address the theory and practice of all dimensions of social media marketing.
When: July 24-26, 2019
Where: San Diego, California
The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) annual digital and social media conference aims to keep marketers at the top of their game. Over the course of the two-day event, expect to cover new and emerging social media and technology-related topics such as chatbots, artificial intelligence, voice, influencer marketing, augmented and even virtual reality. Expect to see some of the world’s most iconic brands, such as MasterCard, Yamaha, Frito-Lay, Hershey, Wendy’s and Lufthansa Airlines.
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