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Oct 29 - 30, 2026Halifax, NS
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  • 600+ ATTENDEES
  • 25 Expert Speakers
  • 8th Annual Event

Learn Strategies from Marketers Who've Done the Work

Atlantic Canada’s largest marketing conference returns to Halifax, bringing together 600+ marketers for two days of practical insights, real conversations, and zero fluff.

Marketing is getting more complex, more automated, and harder to measure. The marketers who move ahead will be the ones who bring better judgement, clearer systems, stronger collaboration, and more trust into their work.

You’ll leave with strategies you can actually use, and a network of people who understand what you’re dealing with every day.

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Topics covered at SocialEast

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    Content Marketing & Video
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    Email and SMS marketing
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    Marketing Technology Innovations
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    The Future of AI in Marketing
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    Influencer Marketing
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    Digital Brand Strategy
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    Social Media
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    Marketing Data and Analytics
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    Marketing Automation

What to Expect

  • 1.5 Day Conference Experience
  • Over 25 Exceptional Sessions
  • An East Coast Kitchen Party
  • Snacks, Coffee, and Refreshments Included
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2026 Speaker Roster

Meet The Marketers Shaping What's Next

Our speakers share what's working, what matters, what's changing, and what's next in Canadian marketing. You'll hear from brand builders, creative thinkers, and digital leaders solving real challenges and driving real results.

  • Canadian Conversations Drive Decisions.
    Gilbert Nguyen
    Senior Account Executive
  • The Power of Human Connection
    V Gaik 
    Senior Account Executive
  • No More Viral BS: Growing Your Social Media Channels
    Adam Constantine
    Founder & CEO
  • The Insight Trap: Why Most Campaigns Start in the Wrong Place (and How to Fix It)
    Sarah Crabbe
    President
  • Meta: Performance Best Practices
    Felipe BarrientosBusiness Education Trainer
  • Watch It. Love it. Want it.
    Jeff Topol
    Group Vertical Manager
  • The Last Unfair Advantage: How Personal Branding and Networking Set You Apart When Everything Is Automated.
    Azrah Manji-Savin
    Co-Founder & CEO
  • The Power of Human Connection
    V Gaik
    Sales Leader
  • The Real State of Social Media in 2026: Platform Performance, AI's Rising Role, and the People Behind the Handles
    Anniston Ward
    PR, Events, and Education Manager
  • Ask, Don't Guess: Building Email Strategies That Stays Relevant in the Age of AI Inboxes
    Geoffrey Blanc
    General Manager
  • Driving Efficiency in Your Customer’s Buying Journey
    Rylan Ardizzi
    Account Executive
  • From Chaos to Conversion: What's Actually Working in Meta Ads in 2026
    Caley Dimmock
    Founder and Creative Director
  • Own Your Digital Future: How to Build a Sovereign Stack No Billionaire Can Switch Off
    Spencer Callaghan
    Director, Brand & Communications
  • Who Let The CEO Back in the Room?
    Brad Moore
    President
  • How to Run a Bangin’ Non-profit Social Media Campaign
    Meghan Doucette
    Co-Founder & Creative Director
  • How to Run a Bangin’ Non-profit Social Media Campaign
    Emily Sollows Co-founder and Communications Director 
  • How AI is Changing Work in Atlantic Canada
    Robert Newcombe
    Founder and CEO
  • The Power of Colour: How Brands Win Hearts Before Saying a Word
    Marie-Chantal Milette
    Colour Expert
  • Stop trying to look perfect. It's creeping people out.
    Ingrid Deon
    Founder and CEO
  • What the "Perfect" Copy Is Missing and How to Make People Feel Something in the Age of AI
    Hillary Gillis
    Director, Strategic Accounts
  • The Atlantic Canada Storytelling Advantage
    Francois Poirier
    Operations Director
  • Own the Attention: How Belonging Drives Growth with Community-Led Marketing
    Joe Teo
    CEO
  • Thought Leadership Matters, or: Why your organization should be more active on LinkedIn
    Kevin Parent
    Manager, Digital Communications
  • Kill it With Creativity
    Karen Howe
    President
  • Building a Loved Brand in a Hated Industry
    Kate BrownChief Marketing Officer
  • Market Research: The Neglected Step Child of The Marketing Mix.
    Oliver Osborne
    Principal
  • If You Confuse, You Lose: The New Rules of Social Media in an AI-Powered World
    Dr. J.J. Peterson
    Founder
  • Sameness Has No Coastline | Creatives New Role in Marketing
    Robert Simmons
    Paper Crane
  • "You're Overpaying for Attention: How to Buy Relevance, Not Just Reach"
    Lina Kim
    Chief Client Officer

2026 Conference Agenda

Plan Your SocialEast Experience

  • Workshops: 8:30 AM – 11:30AM PM
    Conference Day One: 12 PM – 4 PM
    East Coast Kitchen Party: 5 PM – 8 PM
  • Conference Day Two: 8:30 AM – 4 PM
    Closing Reception: 4 PM – 6 PM
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Who Should Attend

SocialEast 2026 is built for marketers who make decisions — 82% of attendees influence or control marketing strategy and budget.

  • Marketing Directors & VPs
  • Agency Owners & Account Directors
  • Marketing Managers & Coordinators
  • Communications Officers & Advisors
  • Social Media Managers & Content Creators
  • Public Sector Communicators
  • Brand & Engagement Leads
  • Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners

SocialEast 2026 Tickets

  • Main Conference Only

    $825 Sold Out + fees and taxes
    • Main Conference Pass: Oct 29, 12 to 4 PM and Oct 30, 8:30 AM to 4 PM
    • Morning Session Pass: add $185
    • Kitchen Party: add $99
    JOIN THE WAITLIST Join the waitlist at checkout. Your card is not charged unless a spot opens up.

  • SocialEast Ultimate

    $1,075 Sold Out + fees and taxes INCLUDED:
    • Main Conference Pass: Oct 29, 12 to 4 PM and Oct 30, 8:30 AM to 4 PM
    • Morning Session Pass: Oct 29 AM, Expert Workshop Series
    • Kitchen Party at Keith's Brewery: Oct 29, 5 to 8 PM
    NO LONGER AVAILABLE This bundle is sold out and no longer available.

Still Available Without a Conference Ticket

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Morning Session Pass

Still available
$185 + tax

October 29, 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. The Expert Workshop Series is a morning of hands-on, pre-conference workshops before the main event kicks off. You can buy a Morning Session Pass on its own, even if you don't have a conference ticket.

Kitchen Party at Keith's Brewery

Still available
$99 + tax

October 29, 5 to 8 PM at Keith's Brewery. Food and a drink included. Good food, good drinks, and the best networking of the conference, Atlantic Canada style. You can buy a Kitchen Party ticket on its own, even if you don't have a conference ticket.

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1650 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS B3J 0E6

Welcome to the Halifax Convention Centre

SocialEast 2026 will take place at the Halifax Convention Centre, located in the heart of downtown Halifax. It offers easy access to local transit, restaurants, and the waterfront, it's the perfect setting for Atlantic Canada's largest marketing conference.

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Our Partners Reach 3,000+ Canadian Marketers

SocialNext Conferences sponsors will connect with more than 3,000 Canadian marketing professionals at our five flagship events across the country in 2026. With conferences in Toronto, Calgary, Montreal, Halifax, Vancouver, and Ottawa, your brand will be front and centre with Canada’s marketing leaders.

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