New York

The Original
Social Media Conference

[Conference Replay Available Now]

VIDEO REPLAY PASS

MARCH 19-20, 2026

24
Speakers

18
Sessions

Exclusive
case studies

THE ORIGINAL SOCIAL MEDIA CONFERENCE

Join us for a two-day social-native marketing conference on March 19-20 in NYC, packed with exclusive case studies, fresh consumer trends, creative performance insights, and the strategies driving results right now.

Social Fresh goes beyond our social media conference roots to bring together leading experts in social media, content, creator/influencer marketing, paid media, community, AI and more — to explore what’s working today and what’s coming next. Built by marketers, for marketers.

SPEAKERS

We study today’s marketing wins to uncover why they work and how you can put them into practice. Each session is crafted to ensure it’s practical and useful.

Joey Maestas

Joey Maestas

Microsoft

Head of Influencers

Jen Burkey

Jen Burkey

TikTok

Creative Strategy Director

Dave Jorgenson

Dave Jorgenson

Local News International

Founder

Lucy Kemmitz

Lucy Kemmitz

Marriott

Sr. Director, Global
Social Media

Foluké Tuakli

Foluké Tuakli

YouTube

Creative Director, Creative Works

Chloe Politis

Chloe Politis

Mount Sinai

Director, Digital & Social

Tracy Martin

Tracy Martin

Corcoran Group

Sr. Specialist, Social

Christopher Douglas

Christopher Douglas

IBM

Influencer Marketing Manager

Taylor Haynes

Taylor Haynes

Herman-Scheer

Creative Strategist

Nathan Allebach

Nathan Allebach

Ramp

Social Media Lead

Temeka Easter Rice

Temeka Easter Rice

VANGUARD

Head of Social

Karianne Stinson

Karianne Stinson

Microsoft

Sr. Product Marketing Manager

Nikita Wilson-Gueye

Nikita Wilson-Gueye

Formerly revlon

Beauty & Social Media Marketing Executive

Eleni McCready

Eleni McCready

Pwrhouse Collective

Partner + CMO

Jess Buckholtz

Jess Buckholtz

American Red Cross

Social Media Creative Manager

Joseph Galbo

Joseph Galbo

USCPSC

Social Lead

Nick Dimichino

Nick Dimichino

Harry's

Head of Social, Content, and Creators

Azad Yakatally

Azad Yakatally

Spring Health

Social Media Lead

Grace Tully

Grace Tully

PayPal

Social Media Manager

Brandon Lentino

Brandon Lentino

Viral Nation

Chief Creative Officer

Christina Le

Christina Le

Slate

Head of Marketing

Nick Cicero

Nick Cicero

Mondo Metrics

CEO & Founder

Evgeni Koltun

Evgeni Koltun

Expedia Group

Global Social Media Director

Jeremy Goldman

Jeremy Goldman

RETHINK Retail

VP, Editorial & Insights

Zontee Hou

Zontee Hou

Media Volery

President

Lacey Palumbo

Lacey Palumbo

Likeable

Director, Social Strategy

Kelli Huggins

Kelli Huggins

Fenimore Art Museum

Social Media Specialist

Akili Ferrill

Akili Ferrill

Meta

Industry Manager, Entertainment

Jenn Crim

Jenn Crim

South Bend Intl Airport

Marketing & Comms Specialist

Nicole D'Alonzo

Nicole D'Alonzo

Social Fresh

Cofounder

Jason Keath

Jason Keath

Social Fresh

Cofounder

REGISTER

PAST SPEAKERS

ORGANIC SOCIAL
INFLUENCER MARKETING
CONTENT MARKETING
PAID MEDIA
COMMUNITY
AI STRATEGY

SCHEDULE

Early Conference Check-In & Networking

4-8pm on WEDNESDAY, March 18

Moxy Hotel

Happy Hour at Flatiron Loft

5-8pm on THURSDAY, March 19

Thank you to our sponsor Likeable for hosting the headshot photo booth during happy hour.

Flatiron Loft

 

SFC26 – Day 1
March 19, 2026
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
The State of Social Media 2026: Macro Trends & Platform Shake‑Ups
The future of social media: Review the platforms, trends, and consumer behaviors reshaping marketing as we know it.
Jason Keath, Social Fresh
10:30 AM – 10:55 AM
Creative That Performs on TikTok
How to approach creative on TikTok that earns attention, sustains engagement, and drives impact.
Jen Burkey, TikTok
10:55 AM – 11:20 AM
Creator Partnerships Beyond the Post
Stop treating partnerships as one-off sponsored posts, build media-style collaborations designed for distribution, trust, and repeatable performance.
Christina Le, Slate
11:30 AM – 12:15 PMPanel
Social Pro to CMO: Building Your Marketing Career Beyond Social
Practical advice for advancing from practitioner to leadership in today’s marketing world.
Nicole Dalonzo, Social FreshEleni McCready, PwrhouseNikita Wilson-Gueye, Fractional CMOKarianne Stinson, Microsoft
12:15 PM – 12:40 PM
Paid Social Creative That Drives Results: What’s Working Now
Review the latest paid social creative trends driving performance today, with real brand examples you can put to work.
Lacey Palumbo, Likeable
02:10 PM – 02:35 PM
Executive Influence: Turning Thought Leadership into Brand Strategy
How thought leadership social programs drive business outcomes through LinkedIn presence, authentic storytelling, and trust-building.
Temeka Easter Rice, Vanguard
02:35 PM – 03:00 PM
AI in Social: What to Automate, What to Keep Human
Learn where AI adds efficiency and where human creativity and judgment still matter most in social marketing.
Taylor Haynes, Herman-Scheer
03:10 PM – 03:55 PMPanel
The New Playbook for Influencer Marketing
Discovery, outreach, compensation, and briefing have all evolved. Unpack how leading teams are scaling smarter influencer programs.
Lucy Kemmitz, MarriottNick Cicero, MondoJoey Maestas, MicrosoftChristopher Douglas, Influencer Marketing Manager
03:55 PM – 04:25 PMInterview
Navigating The Meta Mix: Channels and Formats That Work
A practical interview discussing how to chose the right Meta platforms and formats for different marketing goals.
Akili Ferrill, MetaAzad Yakatally
SFC26 – Day 2
March 20, 2026
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
The Creative Edge in 2026: Building Content People Trust
Create content that allows you to spend more time and more meaningful moments with your audience. Jason will breakdown the strategic shifts helping marketers earn attention that lasts longer than a swipe.
Jason Keath, Social Fresh
10:30 AM – 10:55 AM
A Fireside Chat on Slate’s Influencer Program
What does it really take to build an effective brand-led influencer program on LinkedIn? Christina Le of Slate joins Jason Keath for a discussion on their approach, what’s worked, and real-world takeaways behind the program.
Christina Le, SlateJason Keath, Social Fresh
10:55 AM – 11:20 AM
Content Ops That Scale: Smarter Workflows for Social Teams
Discover the workflows that keep content moving: calendars, collaboration, sourcing, and smart use of AI.
Jenn Crim, South Bend Intl
11:30 AM – 12:15 PMPanel
Taking Bigger Creative Swings, And Getting Them Approved
A candid panel on how teams push creative work further, take smarter risks, and navigate internal resistance without burning trust or momentum.
Jeremy Goldman, RETHINK RetailKelli Huggins, Fenimore Art MuseumJoseph Galbo, USCPSCBrandon Lentino, Viral NationNick Dimichino, Harrys
12:15 PM – 12:40 PM
The Invisible Funnel: Creating Zero-Click Content That Converts
Rebuilding your conversion funnel in a world where social media provides the authority.
Evgeni Koltun, Expedia
02:10 PM – 02:35 PM
Fast vs. Slow Social
Building visibility, trust & community in a world of infinite content.
Grace Tully, PayPal
02:35 PM – 03:00 PM
The YouTube Shorts Creative Toolkit
A deep dive into the ‘Why’ and ‘How’ of Shorts, featuring successful case studies.
Foluké Tuakli, YouTube
03:10 PM – 03:55 PMPanel
Building the Face of the Brand, How to Develop On-Camera Talent
A practical discussion on choosing the right mix of creators, employees, and real voices to show up on camera — to sustain video personality across teams and channels.
Zontee Hou, Media VoleryNathan Allebach, RampTracy Martin, Corcoran GroupJess Buckholtz, Red Cross
03:55 PM – 04:25 PM
The Short-Form Video Playbook: What’s Actually Working in 2026
Learn how story and character focused short-form videos build stronger connections and turn passive viewers into engaged fans. Go beyond trends to build a repeatable video framework.
Dave Jorgenson, LNI

LOCATION

Venue for Social Fresh, social media conference

Venue
All sessions for Social Fresh 2026 will be hosted at the Tishman Auditorium performing arts space at The New School in Greenwich Village.

Address
Tishman Auditorium, The New School
63 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10003

CONFERENCE HOTEL

Venue for Social Fresh, social media conference

Moxy East Village
Moxy NYC East Village is a lively, design-forward hotel about a 10-minute walk from The New School, and our Wednesday early badge pickup and reception spot (4–8pm ET).

[Conference hotel is sold out]

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Over 350 of the Fortune 500 have attended

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A conference designed for
leaders and builders

Exclusive Case Studies

Real-world examples
from leading brands

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Replay Pass

$999
On-demand video replay access to all conference presentations and panels
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Thank You to Our Partners

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ATTENDEES

Is THIS Social Media Conference for you?

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If you are…

  A marketer working in social, content, influencer strategy, or performance/growth

  Looking for insights on what channels are the right investments for marketing in 2026

  Looking for a marketing conference to help you stay on top of “what’s fresh” in messaging, creative, and strategy

  A leader interested in understanding the potential for your company’s marketing investments

…then YES, Social Fresh’s social media conference is for you.

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FAQs

What type of conference is Social Fresh?

Social Fresh is a social-native marketing conference. As social has grown into a core driver of the entire marketing stack, it now shapes PR, performance, brand, creator, and communications. Modern marketing teams need social to lead, and Social Fresh shows you how. We’re part social media conference and part marketing innovation conference. Great for solo marketing practioners and teams alike.

Where will Social Fresh Conference take place?

Social Fresh 2026 is taking place in New York, NY. Conference sessions will take place at Tishman Auditorium, The New School at 63, 5th Ave. New York, NY.

Is this virtual or in person?

Social Fresh 2026 is an in-person conference. 

Who should attend?

Speakers and session topics are designed to be actionable for brands of all sizes and industries, both B2B and B2C.

If you work in marketing and your role touches social media, content marketing, influencer marketing, paid media, PR, or AI — then you’ll get actionable takeaways out of the conference.

How can I access the video replay?

If you purchased a Video Pass, you’ll receive an email with access after the conference.

Do you offer scholarships?

All Social Fresh 2026 scholarships have been awarded, and applications for this year’s conference are now closed. Please check back for future scholarship and programming announcements.

Subscribe here for conference announcements.

Have another question?

We’re happy to help! Email us at [email protected].