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Social Media Practitioner Summit

May 6-7, 2026 | Chicago, IL

Join an incredible series of practical, candid discussions with enterprise social media leaders to help you move faster and get it right the first time.

How can we help?

We’re here to take care of you — before, during, and after the summit. Let us know if there’s anything we can do to give you a great meeting experience. Contact your friendly Membership Director or contact us.

The Basics

Pricing

SocialMedia.org Member rates include admission to both meeting days and private dinner on May 6.

  • $1,995 – Earliest bird pricing expires 11:59 PM ET on Jan. 16
  • $2,195 – Early bird pricing expires 11:59 PM ET on Mar. 20
  • $2,395 – Regular pricing expires 11:59 PM ET on April 29

Need help making the case to attend? Download our “Attendance Justification Memo” template here. Plus, access your SocialMedia.org event benefits here to see which Summit is best for you.

Guest rates include admission to both meeting days.

  • $2,595 – Earliest bird pricing expires 11:59 PM ET on Jan. 16
  • $2,795 – Early bird pricing expires 11:59 PM ET on Mar. 20
  • $2,995 – Regular pricing expires 11:59 PM ET on April 29

Want to bring the team? Ask us about group rates.

Venue & Hotel

Take a step back in time at Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, a Chicago icon for over 125 years. Originally built in 1893 to house visitors to the World’s Columbian Exhibition, the Congress Plaza Hotel is a legendary aspect of Windy City Hospitality and has played host to a plethora of international celebrities, presidents, and world leaders.

Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
520 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

We have a special-rate room block at the Congress Plaza Hotel for attendees.

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Suggested Travel Dates: Arrive in the evening on Tuesday, 5/5, and depart in the evening on Thursday, 5/7

Registration is private and is not open to the public

  • You must be a senior social media leader to attend.
  • You must be registered to attend. No walk-ins are ever allowed.
  • Every single registration is reviewed and approved at the sole discretion of SocialMedia.org.