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  • 600+ ATTENDEES
  • 25 Expert Speakers
  • 8th Annual Event

Real Strategies from Marketers Who've Done the Work

SocialEast Returns to Halifax · October 29–30, 2026

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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    Digital Brand Strategy
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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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Meet The Marketers Shaping What's Next

Practical insights from the people building modern Canadian marketing.

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.

  • A Different Conversation: Reddit's Role in AI Search
    Neil Cameron
    Agency Partnership Lead
  • 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
    Martin Svensson
    Sales Leader
  • From Chaos to Conversion: What's Actually Working in Meta Ads in 2026
    Caley Dimmock
    Founder and Creative Director
  • 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 AI is Changing Work in Atlantic Canada
    Robert Newcombe
    Founder and CEO
  • No More Viral BS: Growing Your Social Media Channels
    Adam Constantine
    Founder & CEO
  • Stop trying to look perfect. It's creeping people out.
    Ingrid Deon
    Founder and CEO

2026 Conference Agenda

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  • Workshops: 9 AM – 12 PM
    Conference Day 1: 1 PM – 4 PM
    East Coast Kitchen Party: 5 PM – 8 PM
  • Conference Day 2: 9 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

Enhance Your SocialEast Experience

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SocialEast Workshops

Regular Price: $199
$99 for a limited time only

Join us for exclusive, high-impact pre-conference workshops designed to give you an edge before the main event kicks off (October 29, 9 AM–12 PM). These sessions feature expert insights, actionable strategies, and interactive discussions that will set the tone for an incredible conference experience.

Delicious Boxed Lunch

$50
$40 Each

Save time on our full days of sessions and enjoy a specially prepared boxed lunch at SocialEast, available only through pre-purchase. Convenient and crafted to fuel your conference days, secure yours now—no on-site sales will be available.

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East Coast Kitchen Party

$99
$69

East Coast Kitchen Party October 29, 5–8 PM Good food, good drinks, and the best networking of the conference — Atlantic Canada style.

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Halifax Convention Centre
Halifax Convention Centre
1650 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS B3J 0E6

A World-Class Venue for SocialEast 2026

Welcome to the Halifax Convention Centre

SocialEast 2026 takes 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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Sutton Place Hotel Halifax — official hotel of SocialNext Halifax 2026
Use group code 2610SOCEAST when booking

Official hotel of SocialNext 2026

Stay at the Sutton Place Hotel

We've secured a discounted room block at the Sutton Place Hotel for SocialNext Halifax 2026 attendees. Rooms are limited — book before October 2, 2026 to guarantee your rate.

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SocialEast 2026 Sponsors

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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