Meta and Reddit Executives Join Speaker Lineup
SocialNext Events has announced a significant expansion of the speaker roster for Social West 2026. The additions include senior leadership from major social platforms and marketing technology firms.
Blake Smith, Director and Head of Mid Market Sales at Reddit, and Felipe Barrientos, Business Education Training Partner at Meta, are among the high-profile additions. They are joined by Lauren Freund of Canva, Nihal Mandanna from Cyberimpact, and Haplin Milgrom-Hills of HighLevel. In a departure from traditional corporate speakers, the event will also feature musician and songwriter Dan Mangan.
Expansion of Partner Network
The conference has secured several new marquee sponsors to support the 2026 program. New partners at the marquee level include StackAdapt, Metricool, HeyOrca, and Axeptio. Regional support has also increased with the involvement of Calgary Economic Development and the Calgary Foundation.
Social West continues to focus on the intersection of social media strategy, content creation, and digital growth. The upcoming edition will utilize these new speakers to address shifts in mid-market sales, automated marketing, and platform-specific education.
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