Social media is going through a period of change. From increased scrutiny by the government and other entities, lawsuits and the mounting impact of artificial intelligence, changes in the industry can be hard to keep up with. Professionals who want to keep their skills up-to-date may find conferences a valuable tool, whether to hear from the top voices in the field, hone their skills or to simply connect with other people in the social media space.
From broader marketing conferences to those dedicated to topics such as the creator economy, there is no shortage of events for interested professionals to attend. Areas of focus include the creator economy, brand building, leveraging data and more.
Below, Social Media Today has compiled some of the top conferences to look forward to in 2027, with the first slated for March. We will continue to update this list as additional details and events are announced.
Top social media conferences in 2027
SXSW
March 15-21
Austin, Texas
Nearly 70 industries are represented at this annual Texas conference. The four “experiences” attendees can follow are Innovation, Film & TV, Music and Comedy. Keynote speakers for the 2027 conference include Timnit Gebru, founder and executive director, Distributed AI Research Institute and Allison Ellsworth, founder of Poppi. Tracks include the creator economy, brands and marketing and gaming.
Social Fresh
March 23-25
The William Vale, Brooklyn, New York
Social Fresh covers topics across content, AI, creator and influencer marketing and more. Among the 24 speakers are A’ngelique Tewelde, senior video lead, YouTube and Kara Cronin, lead, scaled partner management at Meta. The conference features 18 sessions and exclusive case studies. Last year, 2026, was the first time the conference took place in New York.
Social Media Week
May 11-13
Metropolitan Pavilion, New York
The conference, hosted by Adweek, covers how brands show up on social media. Past speakers include Dhar Mann, founder of Dhar Mann Studios and Tefi Pessoa, content creator and podcast host.
Possible
April 5-7
Miami Beach, Florida
Content stages will focus on future creativity and brand building, data analytics and media innovation. Attendees can participate in networking events, talks and hear about real-world case studies. Previous speakers include Mary Ellen Coe, chief business officer, YouTube and actor Terry Crews.
ANA Digital and Social Media Conference
July 12-14
Manchester Grand Hyatt, San Diego
The Association of National Advertisers’ annual conference spotlights key issues facing industry professionals such as commerce, streaming and AI.
Digital Marketing World Forum
Sept. 9-10
Javits Center, New York
Topics planned for this event include AI and automation, search and advertising, omnichannel marketing and the creator economy. Companies represented include The Estée Lauder Companies, WordPress and Breitling.
Advertising Week
Dates TBD
New York
This annual conference, which typically takes place in October, has previously featured programming related to gaming, healthcare, content creation and other topics pertaining to the marketing and social media industries.
VidCon x Lions Creators
Dates TBD
Nashville, Tennessee
VidCon, an event catering to creators, is joining forces with Lions, the organizer of Cannes Lions, to create VidCon x Lions Creators. The conference, which is part of the new Insight to Impact event, is set to take place in Nashville, Tennessee, moving from its previous home in Anaheim, California.
Informa, which owns a controlling stake in Marketing Dive’s publisher Informa TechTarget, is also invested in Lions. Informa has no influence over Marketing Dive’s coverage.
