It’s 2018 and as marketers, we’re ready to take our skills to the next level. A new year brings great opportunities for advancements, and one of my personal goals for 2018 is to strengthen my skills. So, I put together a list of 13 must-attend 2018 social media marketing events around the world that both you and I can use.

Every year we are faced with new advances in the industry. This includes new technologies and strategies, and one of the best ways we can be prepared for what we’re faced with is to be surrounded by powerful thought leaders in the industry at this year’s hottest events.

13 Global Social Media Marketing Events

 

Social Media in the Pharmaceutical Industry

When: January 22-23
Where: London, UK
SMi is proud to present the return of their 10th Annual Social Media in the Pharmaceutical Industry conference in London on the 22nd – 23rd January 2018. Social media is the perfect channel for pharmaceutical companies to educate, market, listen and connect with customers, patients, and physicians. Over the past decade there has been a huge shift in the way that businesses and consumers use social media, however, regulatory and logistical obstacles make the utilization of social media in the pharmaceutical industry particularly complex. Join SMi’s 10th Annual Social Media in the Pharmaceutical Industry Conference to learn the best way your company can benefit from social media. Hear from industry experts on how to leverage social media platforms to develop a robust digital strategy and discuss the latest challenges and techniques in the field of ‘social pharma’.

 

Social Recruiting Strategies Summit

When: January 31 – February 2
Where: San Francisco, CA
In just over 6 years SRSC has grown to become the conference leader for recruiters and talent acquisition professionals across all industries — offering the latest in global recruiting trends, data analytics, recruitment marketing, candidate experience, tools, and technology. This year we have crafted an agenda with 4 new session track themes.

 

Social Media Strategies Summit West

When: February 6-8
Where: San Francisco, CA
#SMSsummit, the longest-running, most comprehensive social media conference in the US, is the #1 conference choice for social media, digital marketing and communications professionals across industries.

 

Social Media Marketing World

When: February 28 – March 2
Where: San Diego, CA
Discover the best social media marketing techniques from the world’s top experts. Experience three phenomenal days with the best social marketers, discover the latest tactics and master social media in 2018. Join 5,000 fellow marketers and creators at the mega-conference designed to empower you with business-building ideas—brought to you by Social Media Examiner.

 

Social Media Conference for PR, Marketing, and Corporate Communications

When: March 14-16
Where: Orlando, FL
As the digital landscape becomes more crowded and audience attention spans shrink, how can you stand out online? At this conference, you’ll learn how to craft content that sizzles across platforms, best practices for boosting consumer engagement and excitement, tactics to embrace social media trends and insights on how you can balance social media changes with an ever-growing list of PR, internal communications, and marketing responsibilities.

 

Smart Social New York City

When: April 17
Where: New York, NY
At Smart Social New York 2018, attendees will connect with fellow social media leaders, gain insight into the future of digital and social, and leave with tips on how best to deliver value to your business. Once we wrap for the day, our cocktail reception offers even more chances to swap smart social secrets with the brightest minds in the industry.

 

Social Media Strategies Summit Central

When: April 24-26
Where: Chicago, IL
#SMSsummit, the longest-running, most comprehensive social media conference in the US, is the #1 conference choice for social media, digital marketing and communications professionals across industries.

 

Social Media Week New York

When: April 24-27
Where: New York, NY
Social Media Week New York is one of the world’s premier conferences for professionals at the intersection of media, marketing, and technology. In 2018 #SMWNYC celebrates its 10th annual conference and to mark the occasion, organizers Crowdcentric Media are launching a new global edition of the conference which will now take place in New York City during the week of April 24-27 at The Sheraton Hotel. In 2018, Crowdcentric, organizers of #SMWNYC, will celebrate human connectivity and the power that technology provides in bringing the world closer together.

 

Social Media Camp

When: May 2-3
Where: Victoria, CA
We are Social Media Camp – Canada’s largest social media conference. What makes us unique is the broad spectrum of delegates we attract as we tackle all aspects of social media. People come from all over North America, and from all sectors of the economy – small business, large business, government, education, and non-profit. Of course, we cover social media marketing – communications, sales, crowdsourcing, e-learning, digital marketing, content marketing, e-mail marketing, inbound marketing, and more. But we are not only a “marketing” conference. We look at the cultural impacts of social media, its effects on politics, and its security and safety implications.

 

The Social Shake-Up

When: May 7-9
Where: Atlanta, GA
Join us May 7-9, 2018 in Atlanta for this premier social media conference as we overthrow the status quo and redefine what social media means for your business, your brand, your future. To get your messages across the digital and social universe, and to test their effectiveness, you must navigate the ins and outs of live streaming, SEO, storytelling, social selling, Snapchat, Instagram and so much more. At The Social Shake-Up on May 7-9, 2018 at the Marriott Marquis Atlanta, speakers from brands like Twitter, Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Arby’s, The Coca-Cola Company and many others will show you and your team how to take your social media strategy to the next level. This three-day social media conference is designed for digital, social, marketing, PR and communications professionals looking for new innovative ways to keep integrating social media into their overall business strategy.

 

Social Media Week Los Angeles

When: June 12-14
Where: Los Angeles, CA
In 2018, we will explore our global theme “Closer”, which touches on the intensifying conflict between community and individualism. 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 theatre and a second stage that seats 120, 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.

 

Social Media Strategies Summit East

When: October
Where: New York, NY
#SMSsummit, the longest-running, most comprehensive social media conference in the US, is the #1 conference choice for social media, digital marketing and communications professionals across industries.

 

Social Media Week London

When: November 14-16
Where: London, UK
In 2018, we will explore our global theme “Closer”, which touches on the intensifying conflict between community and individualism. At SMW London we will explore the theme through more than 50 sessions, including mainstage talks, interviews, panel sessions, and workshops. With its new home at the QEII Conference Centre, the event will feature two stages, co-working lounges, speaker AMA lounge, VR showcase, technology vendors, complimentary coffee, snacks and lunch options.

Interested in adding your event to our list? Email us at team@synthesio.com to submit your 2018 social media marketing events.