Western Canada's biggest marketing conference.
◗ ◗ Early-bird ends June 30, save $200
Three days in Calgary.
40+ sessions across three days. Workshops on day one, the main-stage program on day two, smaller deep dives on day three.
Workshops
8 sessions- →Full-day, hands-on workshops
- →Small-group, practical format
- →Evening welcome reception
Keynotes + Panels
18 sessions- →Opening keynote
- →Panels & talks all day
- →Exhibition floor open
- →Evening networking event
Deep Dives
14 sessions- →Breakout sessions
- →Roundtables
- →Speaker dinner (add-on)
Who's in the room.
Mostly senior marketers who still do the work themselves, from energy, tech, retail, agencies and the public sector across Western Canada.
The people doing the work
- →Marketing directors & VPs
- →Brand & content leads
- →Paid media & growth managers
- →Founders & owner-operators
- →Agency strategists & creatives
Most of the room signs off on budget
- →A large share are senior leaders
- →Many own the buying decision
- →Teams often attend together
- →Still hands-on in the day to day
Where they work
- →Energy, tech & finance
- →Retail, hospitality & tourism
- →Agencies & professional services
- →Non-profit & public sector
- →Startups & scale-ups
2026 Speakers.
A first look at the faculty. We announce the remaining 40+ speakers over the months before the event.
Syzl Inc
What past attendees said.
“The most senior room I've been in at a Canadian marketing event. Every conversation was worth my time.”
“I came for two talks and left with a quarter's worth of ideas — and three vendors we actually signed.”
“Practical over theoretical, exactly as promised. We send the whole team every year now.”
Tickets.
Early-bird pricing is live. Lock your rate before June 30.
- ✓Days 2 and 3, the main conference
- ✓All keynotes & panels
- ✓Exhibition floor access
- ✓Networking reception
- ✓All 3 days, the full event
- ✓Day 1 workshops included
- ✓All keynotes & panels
- ✓Exhibition + networking
- ✓Priority seating
- ✓5 or more attendees
- ✓Custom invoice available
- ✓All ticket types eligible
Deep-dive, hands-on Day 1 sessions.
Welcome reception + Thursday networking.
Friday dinner with the faculty. Limited seats.
Venue & accommodations.
Downtown Calgary, on the CTrain line.
Full exhibition floor, multiple session rooms, and a keynote hall that seats everyone at once.
Get directions → →
Stay on site.
A room block at the host hotel, with a discounted nightly rate for attendees. It's the same building, so you're never more than an elevator away.
The Vendor Hall.
The trade-show floor is one of SocialWest's biggest draws. The platforms and agencies behind most Western Canadian 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 900+ senior marketers. Booths and custom packages are available now.
2026 Sponsors.
Reach Western Canada's senior marketing community.
Speaking slots, exhibition booths, and custom packages that put your brand in front of the people who hold the budget.
Based on 2025 SocialWest attendee survey · n=612
Latest news & marketing
Reporting and conversations from Marketing News Canada, our editorial publication.
FAQ.
What's included in each ticket type?
General admission covers Days 2 and 3: the main conference, all keynotes, panels, and the exhibition floor. Conference + Workshops adds Day 1 workshops and priority seating. Group rates (5+) apply to every ticket type.
How does early-bird pricing work?
Early-bird rates are live now and end June 30. Register before the deadline to lock your rate; prices step up after that.
Is there a refund or transfer policy?
Tickets are fully transferable to a colleague at any time. Refund details are confirmed at checkout.
Is CART captioning available?
Yes, live captioning is available. Let us know any accessibility requirements when you register and we'll take care of it.
Can my company sponsor or exhibit?
Yes. Booths, speaking slots, and custom packages are available. See the Sponsors section or get in touch for the current deck.
Three days with the whole
Western marketing room.
Early-bird pricing ends June 30. Register before the rate steps up.