The conference that keeps Canadian digital marketers and communications professionals ahead of the trends and at the top of their game.
Be confident that your digital voice is saying all the right things to all the right people. Tap into your audiences, dig into your analytics, and push beyond your comfort zone to power your strategies, up your tactical game, and deliver results.
With over 800 attendees, SocialWest is Western Canada's Largest Social Media and Digital Marketing Conference - offering an unprecedented opportunity for networking and professional development.
Discounted Early Bird Tickets on sale now for a limited time only. Don't miss out on $75 in savings.
What to Expect
A choice of three epic speaker experiences every hour
3 evenings of networking and community-building
A cinematic experience with 50-foot screens and surround-sound
Dynamic Speakers, Cutting-Edge Insights
Our presenters have done the work — the budgeting, strategizing, management and reporting — so they know what it takes to build a successful social media and digital marketing strategy. Their experience, enthusiasm and commitment to elevating the Canadian digital marketing industry is what sets SocialWest speakers apart.
To get a sense of what to expect in 2020, check out the full speaker roster for SocialWest 2019 here.
SocialWest 2020 will feature 40+ expert speakers. The first 16 are below. Stay tuned for more speaker announcements!
"YouTube for Brands"
Susan Charles Brand Strategy Lead
"B2B Marketing Trends for 2020"
Jeff Lancaster Agency Lead, North America
"2020 Social Media Trends"
Alicia Taggio Senior Manager, Customer Success
"Three Ways to Make Your Marketing More Effective"
Marc Binkley Director Digital and Strategy
"Generating Leads Without Spending a Dime"
Derek Hovinga Content Strategist
"Crafting the Perfect Influencer Pitch and Developing the Most Effective Influencer Strategy"
Linda Hoang Owner, Social Media Strategist
"Stress Less About Social Media"
Victoria Smith Founder and Stress Reduction Coach
"Forecast Your Way to Success: Assess the Viability of Your Paid Media Campaigns from the Outset"
Jake Surrey Head of Digital - North America
"Brand Building Through Community Connection: Lessons from the Cannabis Industry"
Amber Craig VP Marketing
"Organic Reach Isn't Dead: Getting Results in a Competitive Environment"
Lane Anderson Owner
"Sharing Your Company's Social Impact Story"
Jennifer Couldery Executive Director
"The Future of Child-Focused Digital Advertising"
Daniel Riddell Chief Technology Officer
"Content Syndication: The Answer to Your Content Woes"
Beverley Theresa Social Media Strategist and Consultant
"How to Future-Proof Your Brand and the Role Digital Plays"
Luiza Campos Founder & Owner
"How to Gather, Use, and Champion Ethical (and Effective) Data"
Cordell Vos Senior Media Strategist -- Co-Presenter
"How to Gather, Use, and Champion Ethical (and Effective) Data"
Lisa Gacek Account Director -- Co-Presenter
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Our Schedule
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Pre-Event Seminar
Hashtag Awards & Opening Bash
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Conference Day One
After Party
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Conference Day Two
After Party
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Who Should Attend
SocialWest is an annual investment in professional development for people working in digital marketing, social media or communications who need to stay up-to-date on the latest and greatest in digital best practices, social customer service, and beyond.
Register Early & Save- 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
Celebrating the Best of the Digital West
The Hashtag Awards celebrate individuals and organizations who excel in digital marketing and social media across Western Canada. Submissions for the 2020 Hashtag Awards will open in early 2020.
News and Updates
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