Social Media Week
Social Media Week 2026 speakers
Emma Grede
Founder, Serial Entrepreneur, Author and Host of Aspire with Emma Grede Podcast
Jordan Klepper
Comedy Central’s The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Nicolle Lopez
Head of Brand Social
Amtrak
Josh Johnson
Comedy Central’s The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Dhar Mann
Founder
Dhar Mann Studios
Mabel Martinez
Director of Social
Lancôme
Grace Kuhlenschmidt
Comedy Central’s The Daily Show
The Daily Show
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