Networking like no other event…

This is the event where you’ll make priceless professional connections.

As a social media marketer, you know the value of networking.

We designed this event to enable you to connect with your peers in a way that’s simply not possible online.

Now this is networking!

Here’s what’s in store for you:

Structured networking after keynote speeches and lunch. You’re provided four scheduled daytime opportunities to get to know the people you connect with via social networks—up close and personal. No need to skip presentations to build relationships; we built these breaks into the schedule.

Networking Plaza: Want a place to sit and talk? Thinking about doing some video interviews? Our Networking Plaza is a large centrally located space where you can do some serious networking—on your schedule.

And we have you covered in the evenings:

Opening-Night Networking Party at the San Diego Natural History Museum (top)

Kick off Social Media Marketing World 2013 in style with an exclusive event at Balboa Park’s famous San Diego Natural History Museum on April 7.

Enjoy food, fossils and conversation at our opening-night Networking Party.

We’ll bus you to historic Balboa Park where you’ll join 1000 of your peers for an evening party. You’ll be able to tour this four-story San Diego landmark; take in your share of dinosaurs; and enjoy food, drinks and entertainment.

You can explore and network while tasting some of San Diego’s favorite dishes and enjoying live music at this special venue. A complimentary shuttle is provided for all conference guests from the Marriott to Balboa Park.

Round-trip shuttles from the Marriott Marquis to the San Diego Natural History Museum start at 6:45pm and run until 10:15pm. Your confirmed conference registration provides you exclusive access to this event. There will be a guest list at the door.

San Diego Bay Networking Cruise (top)

And for something completely different, you’ll join 1000 social media marketers for an evening cruise of San Diego Bay on April 8! This is an experience you’ll never forget.

Spend an enjoyable evening touring San Diego Bay and making new connections.

Set sail aboard the largest charter yacht in Southern California for the exclusive Social Media Marketing World 2013 private San Diego Bay Networking Cruise.

The Inspiration Hornblower stretches 222 feet with 3 decks. Enjoy the magnificent views of downtown San Diego from the open-air sky deck or from the wall-to-wall windows in the dining rooms.

Join us for a one-of-a-kind networking event that will include music and a fabulous dessert buffet.

Boarding takes place at the Seaport Village Pier (a short 5-minute walk from the Marriott) and begins at 7:45pm (near the Carousel) on April 8. The cruise leaves at 8:30pm and returns at 10pm. Your confirmed conference registration provides you exclusive access to this event. You must be wearing your name badge to get on the ship.