Speaker Support Page

We’re super excited to have you speak as part of Social Media Marketing World!

This page will help you prepare for your session and your time in San Diego. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out or come visit us on-site in the Speaker Office, Room 32A.

Information Packet (top)

This PDF document (coming in March 2023) contains all the information you need in a convenient package that you can print or keep on your computer or phone.

Videographer Policy (top)

Please refer to this document for all questions regarding videographer passes, set-up in hallways, and session recording.

Key Dates (top)

January 13 – Session Descriptions due

January 31 – Schedule Released

February 1 – Travel Details due

February 24 – AV Requests due

March 3 – Your Presentation Slides are due

March 13 – Speaker registration in Ballroom 20 lobby from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

March 13 – Pre-Networking Party, 8 pm, Hyatt Lobby Bar

March 14 – Speaker registration in Ballroom 20 lobby, check-in opens at 7:00 am

All speakers are asked to check in for the event at least two hours before their session time.

March 14 – Speaker Party, 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Parq Nightclub. Please note you MUST pick up your badge at registration in the Ballroom 20 Lobby to attend the Speaker Party.

March 14 – All Access Networking Party, 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Parq Nightclub

March 15 – Post-event Party, 8 pm, Hyatt Lobby Bar

Your Presentation (top)

By way of reminder, we are asking that your presentation be non-promotional and original content created uniquely for this event.

Slides Due Date

Please submit a pdf, PPT, or Keynote of your finalized slides here by March 3rd.

Breakout Session Length

All sessions are 45 minutes long, including the intro and wrap-up.

Welcome from Track Emcees including housekeeping and speaker introduction (1-2 mins)
Presentation (40 – 42 mins)
Wrap-up (1-2 mins)

Workshop Session Length

All workshops are 90 minutes long with a focus on hands-on experiential learning, including a suggested 20 minutes for Q&A (which can be interspersed through the session or reserved for the end).

Welcome from Track Emcees including housekeeping and speaker introduction (1-2 mins)
Presentation (65 – 70 mins)
Q&A (20 mins)

Note: If you have materials you would like attendees to download for your workshop please send a download link (or the file) and we’ll post it to our secure site. You are also welcome to bring printed handouts to your session.

All speakers – Please plan on arriving at your assigned room at least 20 minutes prior to your presentation.

Slide Template

To create a consistent visual experience we have created a slide template (you may also use your own template). A few notes about your slides:

Slide format should be 16:9 aspect ratio
If over 10MB please use Dropbox, WeTransfer, etc to send
Please work with the AV tech in your room to test any videos, web pages, animations, etc during the break prior to your session.
We provide a pdf of your slides to attendees via our secure site. If you have questions about this please let us know.

PowerPoint Download Link

Keynote Download Link

Last minute change to your slides? Please contact Lori 510-996-8390 (or visit us in room 32A).

Audio/Visual Equipment (top)

Here is a list of the equipment we will provide in each training room:

For Individual Speakers: Podium, screen/projector, lectern microphone, wireless lapel mic, computer (Mac), slide advancer, downstage confidence monitor, digital clock, audience participation mic

Please submit additional A/V requests or set-up needs such as a chair, stool, table, flip chart, markers, whiteboard, etc here by February 24th.

Keynote speakers: We will be in touch with you directly to coordinate your set-up, rehearsal time, and schedule.

Networking Platforms (top)

Facebook Group
Click here to join our SMMW23 Facebook Community.

Pre-Networking Party (top)

Arriving early or already in San Diego? Join us Sunday evening at 8:00 PM in the Hyatt Lobby Bar for a little informal gathering before the official festivities begin on Sunday.

Private Speaker Party – Save the Date (top)

We will be hosting a private party for speakers on Tuesday, March 14th, 6:30-8:00 pm at Parq Nightclub, 615 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101. We will have transportation available to bring you to the party from the Convention Center at the end of the Tuesday afternoon Keynote. Please note you MUST pick up your badge in registration to attend the Speaker Party.

Table Talks (top)

We are offering table talks on both days at lunchtime. This is a chance for attendees and speakers to discuss a wide variety of social media topics. Download map here (coming Feb 2023)

There is no need to pre-register for a table, simply show up during lunchtime in the Networking Plaza and join the topic you’re most interested in leading or exploring.

Facts About Our Audience (top)

We anticipate over 2000 marketers to attend this year’s event. The crowd consists primarily of savvy marketers who are eager to improve their knowledge and skills related to social media marketing. They prefer no-fluff, highly tactical sessions that provide insights and tips that can be applied right away. Here are some findings from a recent survey.

Experienced social media marketers: over 90% have been using social media for at least 2 years; 61% for 5 years or more.
Business size: 45% work for businesses with 10 or fewer employees; 68% work for businesses with less than 100 employees.
Job titles: 25% managers; 22% CEO/President; 15% specialist; 14% director; 13% consultant.
Audience: 37% B2B, 63% B2C
International: 13% come from outside North America, representing 46 different countries.

Room Diagrams (top)

Here are the diagrams of the rooms (coming soon). Check the online agenda (coming soon) to see which room you’ll be using. We also created this online session matrix (coming soon) sorted by time, track, and room. This document will be updated as changes are made.

Room 20-AB (Keynote room)
Room 29-ABCD
Room 30-ABCDE

Here is a view of the Upper Floor and Ground Floor of the Convention Center, and here’s a view of the Networking Plaza. You can also download a city map here (coming soon).

Traveling Internationally? (top)

Visit our international resource page for networking ideas, travel tips, and more.

Questions? (top)

Lori is here to help you with anything you may need regarding Social Media Marketing World.

Lori | lori@socialmediaexaminer.com | (510) 996-8390

Questions? Visit us in the Speaker Office, Room 32A.

Speaker Office hours:
Monday – 9 am to 5:30 pm
Tuesday- 9 am to 5:00 pm (will not reopen after the keynote)
Wednesday – 9 am to 5:00 pm (will not reopen after the keynote)