Social Media Marketing World 2026 (often called SMMWorld) is back — bigger, bolder, and packed with actionable marketing strategies, cutting-edge AI insights, expert talks, and networking opportunities you can’t afford to miss!
📣 Calling all marketers, social media pros & business builders!
📆 Event Overview
👉Event: Social Media Marketing World 2026
👉Dates: April 28–30, 2026
👉Location: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California, USA
👉Duration: 3 full days of marketing sessions, workshops, keynotes & networking
👉Website: www.socialmediaexaminer.com
Social Media Marketing World is the 13th annual conference by Social Media Examiner — the global leader in social media insights.
📍 Venue — Anaheim Convention Center
📍 Anaheim Convention Center
📌 800 W. Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA
🗺️ Located just steps from world-class hotel options, dining, and the Disneyland® Resort — this event mixes business and play!
🎤 Why you must attend Social Media Marketing World?
⭐ 1. Learn From Top Social Media & AI Experts
Hear from carefully selected professionals delivering real, actionable sessions — not sales pitches. Topics include:
✔ Organic & paid social media marketing
✔ AI strategy for marketing workflows
✔ Platform-specific tactics for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and more
✔ Advanced marketing strategy & business growth insights
📈 2. Deep Workshops, Keynotes & Professional Training
Get three days of value-packed sessions plus optional in-depth professional workshops with your All-Access ticket — covering messaging strategy, conversion optimization, email marketing, and more.
🤝 3. Unbeatable Networking Opportunities
SMMWorld is not just sessions — it’s a place to build meaningful relationships with other marketers, brand strategists, content creators, and business leaders from around the world.
🎟️ 4. Flexible Ticket Options
💡 All-Access Ticket — Full 3-day experience including workshops, recordings, networking party, and session streaming for up to 18 months.
💡 Marketer Ticket — Ideal for those focused on the core learning sessions and keynotes (April 29–30).
📊 What you’ll Gain from the networking Program?
📌 Cutting-edge AI marketing strategies that help you make smarter content & workflow decisions.
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📌 Practical social media tactics you can implement from day one.
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📌 Marketing frameworks for organic, paid, and strategic growth.
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📌 Connections with the global marketing community — peers, pros & collaborators.
Social Media Marketing World 2026 Schedule
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| Ticket Types | Dates |
| ALL-ACCESS TICKET | Tuesday, April 28 to Thursday, April 30, 2026 |
| MARKETER & VIRTUAL TICKET | Wednesday, April 29 to Thursday, April 30, 2026 |
| AI BUSINESS WORLD TICKET | Wednesday, April 29 to Thursday, April 30, 2026 |
High-level schedule (note: all times are Pacific Time)
| Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 9:00am to 5:00pm: Early Check-in |
| 9:00am to 5:30pm: Networking Plaza and Sponsor Booths Open | |
| 11:00am to 2:00pm: Food available for purchase | |
| 12:00pm to 1:30pm: Workshops (ALL-ACCESS ONLY) | |
| 2:00pm to 3:30pm: Workshops (ALL-ACCESS ONLY) | |
| 4:00pm to 5:30pm: Workshops (ALL-ACCESS ONLY) | |
| Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | 7:00am: Check-in Opens |
| 8:00am to 9:15am: Event Kickoff and Keynote | |
| 9:45am to 10:30am: Sessions | |
| 11:00am to 11:45am: Sessions | |
| 12:00pm to 1:30pm: Lunch (Food available for purchase from 11:00am to 2:00pm) | |
| 1:30pm to 2:15pm: Sessions | |
| 2:45pm to 3:30pm: Sessions | |
| 4:00pm to 4:45pm: Sessions | |
| 5:00pm to 6:15pm: Keynote | |
| 8:30pm to 11:30pm: VIP Networking Party (ALL-ACCESS ONLY) | |
| Thursday, April 30, 2026 | 8:30am to 9:30am: Keynote |
| 10:00am to 10:45am: Sessions | |
| 11:15am to 12:00pm: Sessions | |
| 12:00pm to 1:30pm: Lunch (Food available for purchase from 11:00am to 2:00pm) | |
| 1:30pm to 2:15pm: Sessions | |
| 2:45pm to 3:30pm: Sessions | |
| 4:00pm to 4:45pm: Sessions | |
| 5:00pm to 6:15pm: Keynote |
Tickets type
- All-Access
- Marketer
- Virtual
- AI Business World
All-Access Tickets
You can Save $700 on an All-Access Ticket! Sale Ends Friday!
| Ticket Options | Virtual | AI Business World (NEW) | Marketer | All-Access (Most Popular) |
| Access Keynotes On-Location | NO | YES | YES | YES |
| Access 20 AI Marketing Sessions On-Location | NO | YES | YES | YES |
| Access ALL Sessions On-Location | NO | NO | YES | YES |
| Access Workshops On-Location (extra day) | NO | NO | NO | YES |
| VIP Networking Party | NO | NO | NO | YES |
| Remote Live Stream of ALL Sessions | YES | NO | NO | YES |
| Recordings of ALL Sessions and Workshops | YES | NO | NO | YES |
| 4 Payment Plan | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Retail Price | $997 | $997 | $1,497 | $1,997 |
| SALE ENDS Friday! | Register $547 | Register $697 | Register $1,097 | Register $1,297 |
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Invest in your career with an All-Access ticket
✓ $700 savings from our regular price!
✓ Approx. $500 less than other top marketing conferences
✓ $432 per day of the event
✓ $3.55 a day for one year
How to Register for Social Media Marketing World 2026 Events?
- Visit www.socialmediaexaminer.com
- Enter the Attendee details
- Choose your Ticket options
- Make the payment
How to update the Registration details?
- If you need to change your contact details that will appear on your registration, please email world@socialmediaexaminer.com.
Where you can get the Receipt?
You will receive a confirmation email from orders@socialmediaexaminer.com after registering for the conference. If you can’t find your receipt,
- Log in to training.socialmediaexaminer.com
- Click “My Training”
- Click orders
- You can view/print/download a PDF receipt from there.
How to get Refund?
You may cancel your participation in Social Media Marketing World 2026 within 24 hours of your purchase (*prior to March 1, 2026) for a 100% refund.
- If 24 hours have passed since your purchase, please be aware of the following cancellation policy: If you cancel before October 31, 2025, you will receive a full refund.
- If you cancel between November 1, 2025, and November 30, 2025, you will be refunded 50% of your registration fee.
- If you cancel after November 30, 2025, you are not eligible for a refund. To request a refund, email world@socialmediaexaminer.com. Only requests made by the original purchaser/registrant will be honored.
Can I get a replacement, if I lost my badge on-site?
- Social Media Marketing World cannot reprint or replace badges once they’ve been issued. So, please, guard your badge very closely!
What are the dates for Social Media Marketing World event in 2027?
Social Media Marketing World 2027 will take place from Thursday, April 1st to Saturday, April 3rd, 2027 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
Social Media Marketing World 2026 Sponsors
If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor for Social Media Marketing World next event, please contact Emily Crume at emily@socialmediaexaminer.com.
Visit here to Contact Sponsorship Team
FAQ
1. What if I still have questions?
- You can email world@socialmediaexaminer.com and the team get back to you right away.
2. How do the tracks work?
- Your All-Access or Marketer Ticket to Social Media Marketing World grants you access to ALL of our tracks. We will only close a room once it has reached maximum capacity.
3. Can I purchase just a single-day pass?
- Single-day passes are not available. Your ticket to Social Media Marketing World provides access to everything within your ticketing option.
4. Can tickets be shared with more than one person?
- Tickets cannot be shared and are not transferable.
5. Is there any discounts for Student, Government, Group, Nonprofit or Military?
- The current price for Social Media Marketing World tickets is the best and only available rate.
6. Can I upgrade to an All-Access Ticket, if I purchased an AI Business World, Marketer ticket or Virtual ticket?
- Yes. Simply purchase an All-Access ticket at the current price and then email to orders@socialmediaexaminer.com to request a refund on your original Marketer or Virtual ticket.
✨ Social Media Marketing World 2026 is the must-attend event for marketers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders who want to accelerate their results using social media and AI tools. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or scaling up your marketing skills, this three-day powerhouse conference delivers insights, connections, and inspiration.
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