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.
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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 10 are below. Stay tuned for more speaker announcements!
YouTube for Brands
Susan Charles Brand Strategy Lead
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
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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.
Get Tickets- 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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