Social Media Expo JAX will be Oct. 23rd, 2026

Social Media Expo JAX is a single-day interactive learning and networking experience. This event is part of the School of Communication’s annual Media Week. The audience for this conference includes industry professionals, agencies, UNF staff, faculty, and students; all members of the public are invited to attend by registering. The event is designed to promote the exchange of information, ideas, insights, and innovations among professionals in social media, digital marketing, communication, and more. This experience focuses on strategy, skills, and best practices across the social media and digital industries through a series of lectures, workshops, panels, and networking opportunities

DATE, TIME, & LOCATION:

Date:  October 23, 2026

Time:  9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

University of North Florida, Adam W. Herbert University Center

Board of Trustees Ballroom (Room 1058)

12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224

CONFERENCE THEME:

Nailing Your Digital Brand Voice:  Because Your Words Should Sound Like You

SCHEDULE, PRESENTERS & TOPICS:

• 8:30-8:45 a.m. – Plan to arrive on campus (parking for the event is FREE)
• 8:45-9:15 a.m. - Registration
• 9:15-9:30 a.m. – Welcome & Opening Remarks: SMEJ Organizers - Dr. Margaret Stewart, UNF School of Communication & Stephen Freeman, Kairos Digital
• 9:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. – Nailing Your Digital Brand Voice workshop. Update schedule coming soon.1
• 2:45-1 p.m. – Closing Remarks - SMEJ Organizers

EVENT SPONSORSHIPS:

We have advertising and paid sponsorship opportunities available for this event. Please contact Stephen Freeman at stephen@kairosdigital.com or Dr. Margaret Stewart at m.c.stewart@unf.edu

TICKETS:

• General Registration:  $130

Add-ons

• Digital Access Library

For group pricing, please contact Edina Dzidic at edina@kairosdigital.com or Dr. Margaret Stewart at m.c.stewart@unf.edu.