The third week of April 2026 brings together major stakeholders from the social media, performance marketing, and broadcasting sectors. Key industry discussions during this period center on the integration of artificial intelligence into content creation and the ongoing growth of the creator economy. Events in New York, London, and Las Vegas will provide platforms for high-level networking and technical demonstrations.
Social Media Week (April 14–16, 2026)
Adweek hosts the 2026 edition of Social Media Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York. This three-day conference focuses on the rapid shifts within the social media landscape, specifically targeting Chief Marketing Officers and professional content creators. The agenda covers emerging strategies for platform engagement and the implementation of AI-generated content in brand marketing. Attendees will examine how new technologies are reshaping community management and paid social performance.
Venue: Metropolitan Pavilion, New York, US Date: April 14–16, 2026 Website: https://event.adweek.com/smw_2026/home Tickets: Available on website
PMA Shortlist Networking Brunch (April 16, 2026)
Organized by Hello Partner, this executive-level gathering at Soho House White City serves as an exclusive precursor to the 20th Performance Marketing Awards. The invite-only event brings together shortlisted finalists to discuss current trends in attribution and campaign performance. The program includes a panel discussion focused on industry benchmarks and a keynote address from Nike’s mental fitness trainer. It provides a niche environment for top-tier agencies and merchants to network before the main awards ceremony.
Venue: Soho House White City, London, GB Date: April 16, 2026 Website: https://performancemarketingawards.co.uk/shortlist-networking-brunch/2026 Tickets: Invite-only
NAB Show (April 18–22, 2026)
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) presents its annual flagship exhibition at the Las Vegas Convention Center. As a major event for the media and entertainment technology sector, the NAB Show highlights innovations in streaming infrastructure and broadcasting hardware. The 2026 program places significant emphasis on the creator economy and the role of artificial intelligence in post-production. Performance marketers and tech providers attend to evaluate the latest tools for digital video distribution and monetization.
Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, US Date: April 18–22, 2026 Website: https://www.nabshow.com/las-vegas/ Tickets: Available on website
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