SocialEast 2026, the Atlantic Canada's Marketing Conference, brings the industry to Halifax, Canada from 29 October 2026 to 30 October 2026. Year after year it draws the people shaping the field, turning a packed schedule into a genuine exchange of ideas. As an annual event, it gives the community a regular moment to come together. Some 600 attendees are projected to attend across the run of the event. Social Next Conferences organises the event, ensuring a polished experience from registration to closing day. The action unfolds at Halifax Exhibition Centre, easy to reach and built for events like this.

When the host city is Halifax, half the appeal is already in place — a well-connected, welcoming base with plenty to offer once the day is done. Between its air links and its local network, getting to and around Halifax takes little planning. You will find plenty of places to stay within easy reach of the venue, whether you prefer convenience or character. Halifax carries real weight on Canada's events map, and it shows in how smoothly it handles gatherings like this.

The agenda spans Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Industry, Mobile Marketing and Business Services & Professional, with something for both newcomers and seasoned professionals. Between the sessions, informal meetups and hallway chats often prove just as valuable as the main stage. Dedicated networking spaces make it easy to meet peers and build new connections.

Whether you come to learn, to present or to connect, the return on your time is hard to beat. SocialEast 2026 has become a dependable highlight for experts, buyers and partners from around the world, and this edition looks no different.

Give yourself a realistic plan for each day — the schedule is full, and trying to see everything is a fast route to seeing very little.

Travelling in for this one? Our Canada guide covers venues, transport and where to stay.