Social media drives business results. And as influencers and marketers experience platform fragmentation and the rise of AI-generated content making it difficult to tell what’s real from what’s fake, it’s safe to say the social world is being rocked. At Social Media Week, we'll unpack the strategies, tips, case studies, tech, and platforms you need to move your business forward during this complex era. Designed for CMOs, content creators, social media managers, and everyone in between, #SMW is your chance to learn, share, and connect with the masterminds behind the most unforgettable brands and viral campaigns. Dive into the world of influencers, tap into pop culture, partner with top agencies, and keep your audience hooked across the latest channels. With three days of mindful insights, wildly creative energy, and stage time for your favorite social leader's favorite social leader, this is a can’t-miss event for marketers of all sizes to make sense of it all.
Conference
April 14th-April 15th
New York, NY

Social Media Week

Social Media Week 2026 speakers
 
Emma Grede

Emma Grede
Founder, Serial Entrepreneur, Author and Host of Aspire with Emma Grede Podcast
Jordan Klepper

Jordan Klepper
Comedy Central’s The Daily Show
The Daily Show

Nicolle Lopez

Nicolle Lopez
Head of Brand Social
Amtrak

Josh Johnson

Josh Johnson
Comedy Central’s The Daily Show
The Daily Show

Dhar Mann

Dhar Mann
Founder
Dhar Mann Studios

Mabel Martinez

Mabel Martinez
Director of Social
Lancôme

Grace Kuhlenschmidt

Grace Kuhlenschmidt
Comedy Central’s The Daily Show
The Daily Show

Michael Olson

Michael Olson
Deputy Managing Editor
MPR News

agenda Highlights
 
Leading the New Rules of Discovery: Inside Free People’s Triple-Digit Social Growth
 
Mastering Crisis Communication in the Social Media Era
 
The New Power of Late Night Voices in a Short-Form World
 
Content With Conviction: Nonprofits Navigating the Digital Landscape
 
Lights, Camera, Content: Crafting Social Moments with Talent
 
 

Social media drives business results. And as influencers and marketers experience platform fragmentation and the rise of AI-generated content making it difficult to tell what’s real from what’s fake, it’s safe to say the social world is being rocked. At Social Media Week, we’ll unpack the strategies, tips, case studies, tech, and platforms you need to move your business forward during this complex era. Designed for CMOs, content creators, social media managers, and everyone in between, #SMW is your chance to learn, share, and connect with the masterminds behind the most unforgettable brands and viral campaigns. Dive into the world of influencers, tap into pop culture, partner with top agencies, and keep your audience hooked across the latest channels. With three days of mindful insights, wildly creative energy, and stage time for your favorite social leader’s favorite social leader, this is a can’t-miss event for marketers of all sizes to make sense of it all.

 

Narratives to explore at SMW this year:

  • Social as the Front Line of Culture
  • The New Creative Stack
  • The Business of Attention: From Content to Commerce
  • Operating in a 24/7 World
  • Power, Responsibility, and Representation
  • Creators Shaping the Moment
  • Moments That Break Through the Feed
 

Metropolitan Pavilion

125 W 18th St, New York, 10011

 
 
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