Customizable
Schedules
Each morning will start with an exciting keynote presentation. After that, attendees are invited to choose from two topics during each breakout session. Presentations are 35 minutes, with time for a Q+A
The Largest Social Media and Digital Marketing Conference in Western Canada
Thank you for another amazing sold-out conference!
We'll be back for our 5th year in June 2020.
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SocialWest is coming back for its fourth year in June 2019!
SocialWest is an exciting multi-day conference developed for those working in communications, marketing and social media professions.
Attendees experience sessions, panels and workshops led by the industry's foremost experts. Over the course of SocialWest, our speakers will share the elements of truly successful social media and digital strategies for businesses big and small.
Dynamic Speakers.
Cutting-edge Insights.
Each of our speakers have been chosen specifically because they are exciting, dynamic and invested in using their sessions to educate our attendees.
SocialWest 2019 will have more than 35 expert speakers, we've announced the first 29 below.
More speakers to be announced over the coming weeks.
Managing General Partner Co-star - Dragons' Den
Paul Burns Managing Director#StartWithThem: Connecting with the most influential audience
at Twitter Canada
Vik Kambli Head of Western CanadaCommunities and Brands in a Mobile-First World
at Facebook/Instagram
Jeff Lancaster Agency Lead, North America at LinkedInB2B Trends for the Contrarian Marketer
Duncan Blair Director of MarketingStop thinking about channels; start thinking about people
at Article
Mike Gettis Founder and CEOIntuition vs. Cognition
Endy
Usman Tahir Jutt McDonald's Owner/OperatorThe Power of People: How employees and customers can help grow your brand in a world of algorithmic hell
Torie Peterson Digital & Social Media Manager, Calgary FlamesAligning Narratives & Strategy With Stakeholders
Tyler Butler Social Media Manager at ATBFacebook Live: How a Year of Pain & Misery Led ATB to Live Video Success
Adam Rozenhart Director of Story Communications at ATBFacebook Live: How a Year of Pain & Misery Led ATB to Live Video Success
Matthew Carpenter-Arevalo CEO & founder at Céntrico DigitalInbound Marketing is Dead: The Secret to Great B2B Marketing Is To Go Back to The Basics
Fatima Zaidi VP Business Development at Eighty-Eight AgencyWhat marketers need to know about chatbots now
Vinod Varma CEO at Shop and ShoutInfluencers - a love hate relationship
Marc Binkley Director of Digital & Marketing Strategy at AnsticeMeasure what matters: Forget about vanity metrics and focus on the four levers of growth
Megan Sirockman Strategist at Critical MassShouting into the Void: Social Strategy without Personas or Journey Maps
Kelsey Chudiak Strategist at Critical MassShouting into the Void: Social Strategy without Personas or Journey Maps
Jay Palter Chief Engagement Officer at Jay Palter Social AdvisoryCommunities not Campaigns: A Guide to B2B Influencer Engagement
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Sullivan Geneau Digital Ads + SEO Coordinator at Jelly Digital Marketing + PRHow to leverage paid social algorithms to do your bidding
Jessica Fralick Senior Account Manager, Crisis & Risk, Digital at EdelmanProtecting your brand & reputation online
Jake Surrey Head of Digital – North America at Fountain PartnershipAttribution Modelling: How to Measure the Real Impact of Your Marketing Channels
Alicia Taggio Senior Customer Success Manager, Tradable BitsThe state of social media and what it means for your business
Fiona Munro Faculty Instructor, Chiu School of Business, Digital Marketing CommunicationsLaunching new talent: connecting education to industry
Nancy Smith City of Calgary Communications Team - Social MediaHow to Deal with Haters and Negative Comments on Social Media
Crystal Decnodder Vice President,Social Media Marketing and Advertising, Full Blast CreativeOrganizing and Managing Split-Testing Strategies and Technologies for Agile Marketing Teams
Beverley Theresa Social Media ConsultantWTF Is a Sales Funnel & How to Build Them
Scott King Strategy Director, Critical MassLessons from The Dark Web
Zain Velji Vice President, Stategy at NorthweatherYour Organization as an Advocacy Vehicle
Alex Kingcott President, Shareworthy Content LabSocial Media Demographics in 2019
Luiza Campos Founder, Marca StrategyHow to create a unique brand personality that resonates
Limited number of additional tickets just released!
We have decided to expand SocialWest 2019! As a result, we have added a limited number of new tickets after selling out earlier tis year.
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Who Should Attend SocialWest?
SocialWest will be a worthwhile educational conference for social media and marketing professionals of all levels. Our presenters will help you and your company develop up-to-date advanced social media and digital marketing strategies.
- Social Media Managers
- Communications & Marketing Professionals
- Digital Marketers
- Public Relations Practitioners
- CMOs, VPs of Marketing, and Other Marketing Leaders
- Small Business Operators
- Communications Students
- Content Managers
- Self-represented professionals & artists
- Photographers, videographers, technicians and artists who want to provide services to social media marketers
What to expect
Customizable
Expert Instruction & Insight
SocialWest features an instructor roster made up of people who do the work - the budgeting, strategizing, management and reporting of social media for business. Learn from industry experts who know what it’s like to do the work and are willing to share how to do it well.
Great Location
We are excited to be hosting SocialWest at Eau Claire Market Cinemas in downtown Calgary for the second year. A fully-accessible and centrally-located venue, Eau Claire Market features underground parking directly in the building.
Painless Networking
Connect with our experts and your fellow social media marketers at breaks and at nightly after-parties. We’ll keep you fuelled with coffee, beer, and treats to make it easy.
Hotel Info
A block of rooms has been reserved for June 11, 2019 - June 14, 2019 at the Hilton Garden Inn Calgary Downtown. The special room rates start at $189, and will be available until May 10, 2019, or until the group block is sold out, whichever comes first. Please click here to make your reservation.
Transportation Savings
WestJet is offering SocialWest attendees 5% off Econo and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium fares for travel within Canada and 2% off Econo, 5% off EconoFlex and 10% off Premium base fares for guests travelling Trans-border into and out of Calgary. Discount is available on travel between June 5 – 21, 2019. When booking, please visit the Westjet Convention page and use coupon code: E78GT82.
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