Industry Leaders to Convene in Montreal
SocialNext Montréal 2026 is scheduled for June 4–5 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. The two-day conference serves as a specialized forum for North American digital marketing and affiliate professionals to discuss current trends in paid media and attribution. The organizers have structured the agenda to focus on practical applications and hands-on workshops, explicitly excluding sales-oriented presentations.
The 2026 edition emphasizes a bilingual approach to accommodate the regional market. Sessions will cover core industry topics including artificial intelligence, content development, and brand strategy. For high-volume publishers and merchants, the discussions on social media and paid media are designed to address shifting consumer behaviors and platform updates.
Expert Speaker Lineup and Technical Sessions
The conference features a multi-disciplinary speaker list from established technology and research firms. Felipe Barrientos, Corporate Training and Education Partner at Meta, will provide insights into platform-specific advancements. Industry analysis will be led by Paul Briggs, Principal Analyst at eMarketer, focused on market trends and performance metrics.
Other confirmed speakers include:
- Geoffrey Blanc and Nihal Mandanna from Cyberimpact, discussing growth and email automation.
- Kevin Parent of the Canadian Institute for Health Information, covering digital communications strategy.
- Lana Rogers, founder of Gentle Lion, addressing brand positioning.
Strategic Partnerships and Networking
The event is supported by several technology partners relevant to the affiliate and performance sectors. StackAdapt and HighLevel are among the industry partners contributing to the event's technical ecosystem. Other partners include Axeptio, focused on consent management, and HeyOrca, specializing in social media planning. These partnerships reflect the event's emphasis on the software tools necessary for modern campaign tracking and management.
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