Learn. Connect. Grow.
Two days in Canada's capital.
The pre-conference workshop on January 27, the conference program on January 28. Sessions go up as each speaker is confirmed.
Workshop day
- →The pre-conference workshop day
- →Covered by Workshop Only and Ultimate tickets
- →Lunch can be added at registration
Conference day
- →The main conference program
- →Covered by Conference and Ultimate tickets
- →Lunch can be added at registration
Who's in the room.
Marketers and communicators from Canada's nonprofit, government and education sectors, plus the agencies and teams that work alongside them.
Where they work
- →Charities and nonprofits
- →Government and public sector
- →Universities, colleges and research organizations
- →Hospitals, health and social services
- →Agencies working with the sector
Who's in the seats
- →53% are manager level or above
- →28% are coordinators, specialists or officers, the largest single group
- →12% are C-suite, VP or executive director
How they work
- →56% work on a marketing team of two to five people
- →26% are the only marketer at their organization
- →67% come from organizations with 50 employees or fewer
- →176 sector registrants, 161 different organizations
2027 Speakers.
A first look at the program. We announce more speakers in the months before the event.
Speakers announced soon.
The lineup lands in waves over the months before the event. Be on the list the day the first names go up.
Get speaker announcementsWhat past attendees said.
“The only conference where every session actually applied to nonprofit work. I left with a plan, not just notes.”
“Practical, senior, and refreshingly honest about what works in the public sector. We're sending the whole team next year.”
“Two days paid for themselves in the first workshop. The donor-engagement sessions alone were worth the ticket.”
Tickets.
Launch pricing is now available. Register early to save on the regular ticket price. All prices are in Canadian dollars. Savings are calculated before the 4% ticketing fee and 13% HST, which are added during registration.
- ✓The conference on January 28
- ✓Access to all keynotes and breakouts
- ✓Unique networking opportunities.
- ✓Full day of practical workshops on January 27
- ✓Full day of conference programming on January 28
- ✓The complete two-day SocialNext Ottawa experience
- ✓Lunch is not included and can be added at registration
- ✓Full day of practical workshops on January 27
- ✓Hands-on learning led by experienced marketers
- ✓Focused time to build skills and apply what you learn
Optional, plus HST.
Optional, plus HST.
Venue & accommodations.
On Coventry Road, minutes from downtown.
The Ottawa Conference and Event Centre at 200 Coventry Road: a full exhibition floor, multiple session rooms, and a keynote hall that seats everyone at once.
Get directions → →
Steps from the venue.
A room block at the Courtyard by Marriott Ottawa East, at a SocialNext rate, five minutes from downtown and a short walk from the venue.
The Vendor Hall.
The trade-show floor is one of SocialNext's biggest draws. The platforms and agencies behind most nonprofit and public-sector marketing teams are in one room, with the people who actually build and sell them.
- →Hands-on product demos
- →Meet platform & agency partners
- →Exclusive on-site offers
Want to exhibit?
Put your product in front of 350+ nonprofit and public-sector marketers. Booths and custom packages are available now.
2027 Sponsors.
Reach Canada's nonprofit marketing community.
Speaking slots, exhibition booths, and custom packages that put your brand in front of the people who hold the budget in Canada's nonprofit and public sectors.
Based on 2026 SocialNext Ottawa attendee survey · n=214
Latest news & marketing
Reporting and conversations from Marketing News Canada, our editorial publication.
FAQ.
What is included in each ticket type?
Conference covers the conference on January 28. Workshop Only covers the pre-conference workshop on January 27. Ultimate covers both days. Lunch is not included with any ticket and can be added during registration. If you are coming both days, Ultimate is the ticket to buy.
How does pricing work?
Conference is $399, Workshop Only is $199 and Ultimate is $449, all in Canadian dollars. A 4% ticketing fee and 13% HST are added during registration. Launch pricing is already the lowest price, and there is no additional team or group discount while it runs.
Is there a refund or transfer policy?
Registrations are non-refundable. You can transfer a ticket to another attendee by emailing info@socialnext.ca. Registration closes January 28, 2027 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time unless the event sells out earlier.
Can I register my whole team in one order?
Yes. You can register several people in one order and pay once. Each person picks their own ticket type, lunch, dietary information and registration details.
What about lunch, dietary needs and accessibility?
Lunch is optional and is $40 plus HST for each day. Meal selections are confirmed closer to the event, and anyone who buys lunch will be contacted when the choices are available. We typically offer gluten free, vegan and vegetarian choices along with several other menu selections. You can note allergies, dietary restrictions and accommodation requirements during registration.
Two days with the whole
nonprofit marketing room.
Launch pricing is live for January 27 and 28, 2027. Workshop day on the 27th, conference day on the 28th.