Major Brands Join Speaker Lineup
The Social West 2026 conference has expanded its speaker roster with representatives from major digital platforms and creative industries. Blake Smith, Director and Head of Mid Market Sales at Reddit, and Lauren Freund, Campaign Manager at Canva, are among the latest additions to the program.
The update also introduces expertise in performance marketing and automation. Nihal Mandanna, Director of Growth at Cyberimpact, and Haplin Milgrom-Hills, Product Marketing and Education at HighLevel, will provide insights into audience acquisition and retention strategies. The lineup is further diversified by Michael Kohlweg, Animation Director at Mountain Fold Studio, and musician Dan Mangan, focusing on content creation and creative engagement.
Marquee Sponsors Announced
In addition to the program updates, SocialNext Events confirmed several high-level partnerships. Glowtify, HeyOrca, NP Digital Canada, Cyberimpact, Metricool, and HighLevel have joined as Marquee Sponsors. Other notable organizations supporting the event include StackAdapt, Tim Hortons, and the University of Calgary Continuing Education.
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