Social Media Week conferences take place simultaneously in multiple cities around the world. The aim of each event is to advance the use and understanding of social media in the corporate, public and non-profit sectors.
The second annual conference will take place between February 1st – 5th, 2010 simultaneously in New York City, Berlin, London, San Francisco, Toronto and São Paulo. The five day conference will explore the profound impact that social media has on culture, business communications and society at large.
The week-long, international Social Media Week conference is designed as a series of localized events, which city partners are responsible for organizing. Over the course of the week and in each city, programs will span a variety of formats, ranging from talks, presentations and panel discussions, to interactive workshops, seminars, networking events and drinks receptions.
Each event, including the live stream and backchannel conversations will be hosted on the Social Media Week website, allowing for participants from around the world and across multiple cities to take part in the conference.
“Social media has permeated society and is creating a global community that is unprecedented in scope. Social Media Week embraces this phenomenon and is pioneering the way as a global platform for conversation, connectivity and learning. The conference aims to advance the uses of social media in the corporate, public and non-profit sectors, and engage communities on a local and global level.”
Toby Daniels, founder and organizer of Social Media Week
Social Media Week organizers and local partners will plan some of the events, however just as in 2009, the local business community has been invited to add their own events to the program to broaden the scope and diversity of the conference.
The initial program of events will be published soon, in the meantime, if you would like to get involved, we would love to hear from you.
Social Media Week is co-produced by Colaboratorie Mutopo
Testimonials from 2009 partners:
“Here at Razorfish we’re excited to support Social Media Week. In this trying economic environment more companies are turning to social to help them solve critical business problems and reach more customers. Social Media Week furthers that conversation in a very meaningful, tactile and inspirational manner.”
Shiv Singh – Global Social Media Lead, Razorfish“Social Media Week provided a needed forum for people to come together to discuss the promise and peril of social media. Its grassroots origins, smart discussion and friendly vibe are a fitting reflection of the best social media offers.” Brian Morrissey – Ad Week
“Our discussion, ‘Making the Brand: Social Media for the Long Haul”, was one of the most lively, intellectual, humorous, and thought-provoking panels I’ve ever had the honor to be a part of. Sharing a stage with Abell, Morrissey, and Vaynerchuk was a humbling experience that made me want to be humbled again.”
Ian Schafer, CEO of Deep Focus“I will not breathe until SMW comes back in ‘10 …seriously!” Gary Vaynerchuk, Host of Wine Library TV
“SMW rocked. (You know a festival is a success when it becomes a recognized acronym). It made perfect sense for the social web to have a social week. I have no doubt that it birthed friendships, ideas and businesses…which we’ll totally read about in Twitter feeds and status updates.” Adam Devine, Principle at Sandbox
“Never before has there been a successful hub for the convergence of digital media and urban music. Social Media Week provided that platform”. Jesse Kirshbaum, CEO of New Universal Entertainment Agency
