Social Media Day

In 2020, Social Media Day PHL became an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization supported by members. It is vital to the Board of Directors that the organization is really focused on our social media, digital marketing, and communications community year-round, not just for the one-day conference.

By making the conference for members only, we hope to facilitate true community building and engagement year. In addition, the conference price includes a membership as an added benefit. We hope this makes it easy for you to join us at this year’s conference while also benefiting the community for the rest of the year.

The conference will take place on Thursday, July 10th at the Ralph J. Roberts Forum in the Comcast Technology Center in Philadelphia, PA. Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Comcast, we will be able to provide a live stream of the conference main stage for all our members who cannot make it in person.

Members get several benefits throughout the year:

• Participation in the Co-Mentoring Connect
• Ability to nominate yourself or others for the Social Media Day PHL Awards
• Discounts and access to free events throughout the year
• Reciprocal discounts to events hosted by partnering organizations

Check out this sample email you can send to your boss!

Dear [Boss],

I’d like your approval to become a member of Social Media Day PHL and attend the annual conference on July 10th, 2025 at the Ralph J. Roberts Forum in the Comcast Technology Center in Philadelphia.

The conference is the most prominent gathering of communications professionals in the Philadelphia area, and this year’s event is members-only.

I sincerely appreciate opportunities to grow as a professional in our company, and I’m very excited about this conference because:

• There will be an impressive line-up of social media, marketing, and communications leaders who will discuss insights, opportunities, and strategies that will positively impact our team.
• Hands-on workshops will give me an opportunity to learn new tools and techniques and improve my skills right away,
• Social media platforms and best practices are constantly changing. I feel it’s important to stay on top of what’s new, what’s possible, and what’s next.

By becoming a member of Social Media Day PHL, not only will I be able to attend the conference, but I’ll also get access to exclusive programs, workshops, and a community of social media, communications, and digital marketing professionals at every level. I’d be happy to share relevant information with other team members and departments from the conference and the other programs offered throughout the year. 

I’d kindly appreciate your consideration. I couldn’t be more excited to attend the conference and join this community of professionals. I’m certain that it’s a good investment in training for me and our entire team.

Thank you for your time.

Yours truly [Employee’s Name]

Memberships will last from annual conference to annual conference. When you sign up, your membership is effective starting on July 10th (or thereabouts) and ends the day before the following year’s annual conference. You can renew your membership any time for the upcoming year, beginning the same day as the annual conference.

The full program will be announced shortly.

Yes! The Universal Sphere is open year-round, and free to
everyone. Learn more about it here: https://comcastcentercampus.com/universal-sphere/

In order to attend this event and enter the Ralph J. Roberts Forum in the Comcast Technology Center, you must be a member of the Social Media Day PHL community. The general public will not be able to participate.

There are Social Media Day PHL Conference Membership discounts available to members of our partner organizations. If you are a member of any of these organizations, please contact them to get your discount code.

Membership is not transferable but we do offer a live stream you will be able to access. You will also retain all the other member benefits throughout the year.

Unfortunately, no. Your membership belongs to you and you alone.

Comcast will also be recording the main stage sessions and all members will have access to the library of video content after the event.

Since attendance is based on membership, there will be no refunds.

Yes! Comcast will provide free WiFi for all attendees.

The conference attire is business casual. The average temperature in Philadelphia in July ranges between the low 70’s to the high 80’s. For indoors, a light jacket is recommended. Click here for the current weather

If your company is interested in sponsoring #SMDayPHL or one of our other programs fill out this interest form

We will have tea, coffee, and other drinks available all day.*

Lunch will be provided in the middle of the day.

There will also be snacks and refreshments during happy hour, immediately following the keynote.

*If you need a bite before the conference starts, stop by Vernick Coffee just outside the turnstiles in the lobby of the Comcast Technology Center.