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 32.

Information Packet (top)

This PDF document 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)

December 12 – Session Descriptions due
December 19 – Session videos due
January 31 – Schedule Released
February 18 – AV Requests due
February 25 – Your Presentation Slides due
February 29 – Pre-Networking Party, 8 pm, Hyatt Lobby Bar
March 1 – Speaker registration in Hall D lobby from 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
March 2 – Speaker registration in Hall D lobby, check-in opens at 6:30 am

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

March 1st – Speaker Party (details coming soon). Please note you MUST pick up your badge at registration in the Hall D Lobby to attend the Speaker Party.

March 3rd – 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 February 25th. We encourage you to use your own computer to present but should you wish to use one of ours please let us know here. In this case, we will need your actual slides (Keynote or PPT) no later than February 18th so we can preload them on a MacBook Pro in your room.

Panel moderators: Most panels will be discussion-based and therefore won't require slides. However, you can prepare slides if it will help your discussion. If using slides, please submit them by February 25th. We also request you set up a pre-conference call with your panelists so they feel comfortable with what you expect from them.

Breakout Session Length

All sessions are 45 minutes long, including a suggested 10 minutes for Q&A.

Welcome from Track Leaders including housekeeping and speaker introduction (2-3 mins)
Presentation (30 – 35 mins)
Q&A (10 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 Leaders including housekeeping and speaker introduction (2-3 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.

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 send them to your point of contact (or visit us in room 32). Please note that most panels will not be using slides because they are discussion based.

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, digital clock, audience participation mic
For Panels: Same as above plus table, chairs and panel microphones (2 speaker sessions will have 2 lapel mics, but panels of 3 or 4 will use panel microphones)

Please submit additional A/V requests or set-up needs such as a chair, stool, table, flip chart, markers, whiteboard, etc here. If you plan on presenting using anything other than your own computer (ie tablet, phone, the Mac we provide in the room), please indicate this in this form so we have appropriate cables available.

Want to rock the stage at SMMW20? Read our Tips for SMMW20 OnStage Awesomeness

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

Networking Platforms (top)

Facebook Event
Click “Going” on our Facebook Event Page Click here to indicate you're attending.

Facebook Speaker group Join our speaker-only Facebook group here. If you have any issues joining, please contact your speaker coordinator.

Pre-Networking Party (top)

Arriving early or already in San Diego? Join us Saturday 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 and VIPs on Sunday, March 1st, 7:30-9:30 pm at the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, 200 Harbor Dr #120, San Diego, CA 92101.

At 7 pm – we will have electric cart shuttles outside the convention center that will take speakers to the Wine & Culinary, or you can walk. We will have maps for you for registration.
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 lunch. This is a chance for attendees and speakers to discuss a wide variety of social media topics. Download map here (coming Jan 2020)

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 4500 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. Check the online agenda (update for 2020 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.

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)

Christina, Liz, and Lori are here to help you with anything you may need regarding Social Media Marketing World.

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

Speaker Office hours:
Sunday – 9 am to 5:30 pm
Monday – 9 am to 5:30 pm (will not reopen after the keynote)
Tuesday – 9 am to 5:15 pm (will not reopen after the keynote)