Attendee reviews
In their words.
Every quote below came from a post-event survey, is published with the reviewer's permission, and is printed exactly as they wrote it.
Survey responses
What people said when we asked.
SocialEast 2024 and 2025 attendees, unedited.
“SocialEast is a must-attend for anyone looking to stay on top of the global marketing and digital media trends in our region. Everything from the speakers to the branding throughout the venue feels like you're in a much bigger city - Mike and the team do an incredible job of bringing the vibe of a huge event with the intimacy and friendliness of an Atlantic Canadian meet-up.”
Ashley MacInnis
Founder
SocialEast 2025
“SocialEast excels at everything I want in a conference: authentic connections, valuable learning, and top-tier entertainment. It’s rare to find all three in one place, and SocialEast delivered.”
Robert Newcombe
CEO, AI-First Consulting
SocialEast 2025
“SocialEast is anything but your average business conference. Expect to meet awesome people, learn a ton, and have fun while you do it. Book the tickets!”
Sophie Blondin
Marketing Associate, NATIONAL Public Relations
SocialEast 2024
“A perfect mixture of big-picture, aspirational thinking and tangible take-aways for modern marketers.”
Lyle Quinn
Client Strategist, Government
SocialEast 2024
“This is my second year attending SocialEast. Last year, I joined while on a short-term contract with another company, fully aware that my role was temporary—even as I saw my boss searching for someone to fill the position I had originally applied for. Instead of letting that discourage me, I focused on making the most of the experience and building meaningful connections through networking. Fast forward a year, I’m back at SocialEast—this time with a new employer who truly values my skills. The best part? I met them while networking at SocialEast 2024.”
Eilleen Navarro
Marketing Coordinator, Non-profit Organization
SocialEast 2025
“SocialEast is a great opportunity to be inspired and motivated while being educated. It is definitely the best marketing conference in Atlantic Canada!”
David Tonen
CEO
SocialEast 2024
“SocialEast was a total vibe. I didn’t know what to expect going in, but I was blown away by the quality and production value of this conference. From the technology to the content and speakers, everything was top-notch. It’s definitely a standout event, and one I’ll be adding to my annual rotation. I work in professional development, and I can confidently say the SocialNext team should be very proud of the exceptional learning experience they delivered over two days--this conference sets the bar! Well done!”
Ashley Wright
Marketing Advisor, Higher Education
SocialEast 2025
“SocialEast 2025 exceeded my expectations. Adam Constantine’s session in particular was engaging, funny, and packed with practical insights. I’d recommend this event to anyone looking to grow their marketing skills...”
Jose Sanchez
Marketing Coordinator, Cape Breton Credit Union
SocialEast 2025
“SocialEast is a do-not-miss learning and networking event for any professional working in the ever-changing, fast-moving digital marketing space. If you only have the time or budget for one conference, make it Social East - a top-notch event to help you stay on top of the trends, hone your skills and make valuable connects to level up your career.”
Rayanne Brennan
Senior Content Creator, Medavie
SocialEast 2024
“Mike and the team pull off a very well polished event. Its great to go and connect with other people in the industry and hear from some really great talented speakers!”
Peter Woodward
Founder
SocialEast 2025
“Attending Social East was a game-changer for me! The speakers were insightful, offering actionable strategies to improve my social media marketing efforts. The event was well-organized, and I left feeling inspired and equipped with fresh ideas to implement immediately. I highly recommend Social East to anyone looking to stay ahead in the fast-paced world of social media!”
Carmen Fitzpatrick
Graphic Designer, Marketing Agency
SocialEast 2024
“As a first time attendee I wasn't sure what to expect, but I gained invaluable insights and walked away with strategies I could implement immediately. Looking forward to putting the things I learned into practice!”
Natashia Lutz
Marketing and Events Coordinator, VTScada / Trihedral
SocialEast 2024
“As a first-time attendee and small business owner, SocialEast provided incredible value. The quality of speakers, networking opportunities and level of organization was top tier! Highly recommended for any small business owner.”
Ryan Richard
Brand Photographer & Videographer, Media
SocialEast 2024
“SocialEast is a great event for learning about digital marketing trends, setting up relevant meetings with leaders in the industry and promoting your own business as well. I will make attending this conference an annual tradition!”
Meghan Stewart
Digital Marketing Consultant
SocialEast 2024
Oct 29–30 · 2026 · Halifax, Nova Scotia
600+ marketers, two days
in Halifax.
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