Social media professionals continue to face an evolving landscape. Between the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI), social media bans and platform fragmentation, it can be hard to stay current. Conferences provide industry professionals with the opportunity to grow their skills while staying up-to-date on social media trends.
From more creator-oriented events to those focused purely on industry, the 2026 conference landscape has something for every type of industry professional. Conferences taking place in the second half of the year are scheduled to cover major topics of interest such as growing a following, social-first strategies and more.
Below, Social Media Today has compiled some of the top conferences to look forward to in the second half of 2026. We will continue to update this list as additional details and events are announced
Top social media conferences for 2026
VidCon
June 25-27
Anaheim, California
Bringing together fans, creators and brands, VidCon remains a top event for those interested in digital content. To cater to various audiences, the conference has three tracks, community, creator and industry. Aimsey, Law By Mike and The Mannii are among the event’s featured creators.
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ANA Digital & Social Media Conference
July 8-10
JW Marriott Los Angeles, California
This industry gathering puts heavy emphasis on networking while helping attendees keep up-to-date with the latest trends across the marketing industry. Industry leaders will present on subjects such as retail media networks, CTV, influencer marketing, AI and more.
Confirmed speakers include Bruno Acanfora, chief creative officer of Gut Los Angeles and Eddie Alvarran, manager, customer marketing mail, at USPS.
VidSummit
Sept. 29-Oct. 1
Dallas, Texas
VidSummit is specifically designed for influencers to learn how to build a brand, monetize their content and how to grow their audiences. 2026 guests include Linus Sebastian, Billy Parks and Codie Sanchez. Topics to be covered include brand deals, short-form content and more.
Content Marketing World
Oct. 5-7
Denver, Colorado
Content Marketing World is an annual event catered toward content marketing professionals. Previous topics covered have included AI, brand strategies and analytics.
This year’s keynote speakers are Sophia Bush, actor and investor, and Gabrielle Union, actor and author.
Advertising Week
Oct. 5-8
New York City, New York
This yearly event brings together professionals from across the marketing industry. Activities include panel discussions, seminars, networking events and exhibits from companies. The four day conference will feature over 500 sessions and 1,300 speakers.
TwitchCon
Nov. 13-15
San Diego, California
This event is entirely dedicated to Twitch streamers, creators and fans. Things to do include panel discussions, networking events and meetups.
