Social media professionals proceed to face an evolving panorama. Between the proliferation of synthetic intelligence (AI), social media bans and platform fragmentation, it may be onerous to remain present. Conferences present trade professionals with the chance to develop their abilities whereas staying up-to-date on social media traits.
From extra creator-oriented occasions to these centered purely on trade, the 2026 convention panorama is shaping as much as have one thing for each kind of trade skilled. Upcoming conferences are scheduled to cowl main matters of curiosity resembling rising a following, social-first methods and extra.
Beneath, Social Media In the present day has compiled among the prime conferences to sit up for in 2026. We’ll proceed to replace this record as further particulars and occasions are introduced. Within the meantime, there may be nonetheless time to take a look at the remaining prime conferences in 2025.
Prime social media conferences for 2026
March 12-18
Austin, Texas
SXSW is an annual occasion showcasing the intersection of expertise and tradition, with programming centered on the inventive trade, together with media, innovation, movie, TV and music. Attendees can anticipate finding skilled growth alternatives, screenings and extra.
Social Media Week
April 14-16
Metropolitan Pavilion, New York Metropolis, New York
Social Media Week, an occasion organized by commerce publication Adweek, will focus on social-first technique as a progress driver. Attendees can count on to listen to trade leaders talk about the highest points dealing with social advertising right this moment, together with platform fragmentation and the proliferation of AI-generated content material.
Social Media Advertising World
April 28-30
Anaheim Conference Middle, Anaheim, California
The 2026 conference marks the thirteenth 12 months of Social Media Advertising World. AI and its affect on social media technique will take middle stage on the Anaheim occasion. Different matters will embrace advertising methods, natural vs. paid advertising and extra.
ANA Digital & Social Media Convention
July 8-10
JW Marriott Los Angeles, California
This trade gathering places heavy emphasis on networking whereas serving to attendees preserve up-to-date with the most recent traits throughout the advertising trade. Business leaders will current on topics resembling retail media networks, CTV, influencer advertising, AI and extra.
Content material Advertising World
Oct. 5-7
Denver, Colorado
Content material Advertising World is an annual occasion catered towards content material advertising professionals. Earlier matters lined have included AI, model methods and analytics.
Promoting Week
TBD
New York Metropolis, New York
This yearly occasion brings collectively professionals from throughout the advertising trade. Actions embrace panel discussions, seminars, networking occasions and displays from corporations.
VidSummit
TBD
TBD
VidSummit is particularly designed for influencers to learn to construct a model, monetize their content material and develop their audiences. Company this 12 months included Kim Larson, the managing director and head of YouTube’s creator and gaming group, together with creators Safiya Nygaard and her husband Tyler Williams, HopeScope and Tyler Allen.
VidCon
TBD
Anaheim, California
Bringing collectively followers, creators and types, VidCon stays a prime occasion for these fascinated with digital content material. To cater to numerous audiences, the convention has three tracks: group, creator and trade.
Informa, which owns a controlling stake in Informa TechTarget, the writer behind Social Media In the present day, is the organizer of VidCon. Informa has no affect over Social Media In the present day’s protection.
TwitchCon
TBD
TBD
This occasion is solely devoted to Twitch streamers, creators and followers. Issues to do embrace panel discussions, networking occasions and meetups.
