Social Media Events in 2017

This is our Top 5 List of Social Media Events in 2017. If you’re seeking to sharpen your skills in the Social Media Market, attending these events will get you up to speed on the latest techniques to help you master this critical part of business in today’s world.

Getting your company out there in the Social Media world is not an option anymore. It is crucial to having a successful business. Attending events like the ones listed below will help you acquire the skills needed and is a great way to come up with a very creative game plan, opening up a whole new world of opportunities for your business.

1. Social Media Strategies Summit 2017– February 7-9, 2017, San Francisco, CA

Learn from a mix of experienced in-house practitioners and award-winning agencies to get a 360° view on what it takes to execute a successful, revenue-driving social media strategy. Build a content strategy that’s sustainable, scalable and drives business growth. Leverage practical, tangible strategies to differentiate your brand in a crowded marketplace. Strategically integrate social media tools to run more effective, engaging campaigns.

Meet other organizations with challenges just like yours — and learn how they are overcoming them. Connect and have conversations with the speakers and brands that inspire you most. Engage in interactive sessions with clear, actionable frameworks and takeaways. Learn best practices to leverage emerging social channels and stay ahead of the curve.

2. Social Media Marketing World 2017– March 22-24, 2017, San Diego, CA

Here’s why you should attend this conference:

Networking unlike anything you’ve experienced: Imagine connecting face-to-face with thousands of people just like you—as you share stories, gather ideas, and build relationships that last for years. Also, we uniquely bring together marketers and creators. We make connecting easy for you by building in extensive networking opportunities.

Discover world-class content from the top industry pros: Take in 120+ practical, action-oriented social media marketing and creator training sessions from the world’s leading experts—all in beautiful San Diego, California.

Want to learn from the social pros you’ve looked up to for years? Social Media Marketing World is the planet’s largest gathering of social media thought leaders. We encourage all of our speakers to make themselves accessible to you.

A small sampling of our expert speakers include Guy Kawasaki, Mari Smith, Jay Baer, Michael Stelzner, Ann Handley, Amy Porterfield, Chris Brogan, Mark Schaefer, Kim Garst, Tim Schmoyer, Gini Dietrich, Shaun McBride, Joel Comm, Viveka Von Rosen, Marcus Sheridan, Amy Schmittauer, Pat Flynn, Cliff Ravenscraft, and Christopher Penn.

Fun, San Diego style: Have a blast at our opening night networking party held aboard an aircraft carrier (All-Access attendees). Plus, enjoy magnificent views of San Diego Bay from our waterfront conference venue.

3. Social Media Week: Los Angeles 2017- June 12-16, 2017, Los Angeles, CA

Social Media Week Los Angeles is one of the premiere digital media conferences in the United States.

The event brings together some of the industry’s leading brands and individuals at the intersection of entertainment, media, marketing, and technology, including Instagram, LittleThings, National Geographic, Sundance, Forbes, Crackle, Big Spaceship, Vox Media, Edelman, Fullscreen, The Economist, Bleacher Report, Upworthy, and Giphy.

In 2017, we will explore our global theme “Language and the Machine”, which examines how algorithms are shaping human language communication.

At SMW Los Angeles we will explore the theme through more than one hundred mainstage talks, interviews, panel sessions, and workshops.

The event will feature two stages, including a 500 person theater and a workshop stage that seats 100, co-working lounges, speaker AMA lounge, VR showcase, technology vendors, food trucks providing complimentary lunch for all attendees and an opening party to kick-off the week’s activities.

4. SocialMedia.Org Brands-Only Summit– January 23-25, 2017, Orlando, FL

This event is focused on what you need to be a successful social media leader.

This conference features 32 intense peer-to-peer discussions, 24 case studies, and 2 amazing keynotes. There’s also a fascinating pre-conference, incredible networking opportunities, and lots of delicious food.

You’ve never been to an event so thrilling, so inspiring, and so exhausting.

You’ll have leadership conversations you can’t get anywhere else.

This isn’t an event for the tactical stuff, social media 101, or topics you’ll hear about in a webinar or on a panel. We’re talking about the issues facing decision makers with substantial professional experience and social media sophistication — and it’s all off the record.

Everything is peer-to-peer.

That means better conversations and more meaningful connections. The people at this conference have been there, done that, and are willing to share the real stories of what worked and what didn’t.

You won’t hear canned presentations, vendor pitches, or polished stuff for the stage. The conversations at this conference are much more real-time, relevant, and relatable.

5. Social Media Week: Chicago 2017- November 13-17, 2017, Chicago, IL

Social Media Week Chicago is one of the premiere digital media conferences in the United States. The event brings together some of the industry’s leading brands and individuals at the intersection of entertainment, media, marketing, and technology, including BuzzFeed, National Geographic, IBM, The Chicago Cubs, Trello, Edelman, LinkedIn, WOMMA, Capital One, Havas Worldwide Chicago, The Onion, and General Assembly.

#SMWChicago attendees are immersed into a collaborative environment for learning about the industry’s most important trends, conversations, and best practices. Speakers from various pockets of the industry will share the tactical advice on how to become a better marketer, media professional, and technology user in today’s constantly evolving world. In addition, you’ll have opportunities to meet and network with thousands of other individuals in similar roles as you.

In 2017, we will explore our global theme “Language and the Machine”, which examines how algorithms are shaping human language communication.

At SMW Chicago we will explore the theme through more than one hundred Mainstage talks, interviews, panel sessions, and workshops.