Social Media Marketing: Trends & Strategist

Top Social Media Conferences To Watch Out for in 2026

Social media professionals continue to face an evolving landscape. Between the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI), social media bans and platform fragmentation, it can be hard to stay current. Conferences provide industry professionals with the opportunity to grow their skills while staying up-to-date on social media trends.

From more creator-oriented events to those focused purely on industry, the 2026 conference landscape is shaping up to have something for every type of industry professional. Upcoming conferences are scheduled to cover major topics of interest such as growing a following, social-first strategies and more.

Below, some of the top conferences to look forward to in 2026 are listed.

• SXSW
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  March 12-18, Austin, Texas. An annual event showcasing the intersection of technology and culture, with programming focused on the creative industry, including media, innovation, film, TV and music.
• Social Media Week
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  April 14-16, Metropolitan Pavilion, New York City, New York. An event organized by trade publication Adweek, centering around social-first strategy as a growth driver.
• Social Media Marketing World
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  The 2026 convention marks the 13th year of Social Media Marketing World. AI and its impact on social media strategy will take center stage at the Anaheim event.
• ANA Digital & Social Media Conference
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  July 8-10, JW Marriott Los Angeles, California. An industry gathering putting heavy emphasis on networking while helping attendees keep up-to-date with the latest trends across the marketing industry.
• Content Marketing World
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  An annual event catered toward content marketing professionals. Previous topics covered have included AI, brand strategies and analytics.
• Advertising Week
  : TBD, New York City, New York. A yearly event bringing together professionals from across the marketing industry.
• Vid Summit
  : TBD. Specifically designed for influencers to learn how to build a brand, monetize their content and grow their audiences.
• Vid Con
  : TBD, Anaheim, California. Bringing together fans, creators and brands, with three tracks: community, creator and industry.
• Twitch Con
  : TBD. An event entirely dedicated to Twitch streamers, creators and fans, including panel discussions, networking events and meetups.

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