Social Media Week Lima 2023
SAVE THE DATE
June 21-22, 2023
8:00 A.M.
WHERE
Lima, Ohio USA
UNOH Event Center
#Emerge- Step into owning who we are as brands
Learn how to build and sustain an unbeatable brand with us at our 11th annual social media conference, held June 21-22 in Lima, Ohio at the UNOH Event Center.
In 2023, it’s all about building a brand from the inside out because community is at the forefront of everything we do. It’s time to create core relationships by turning our followers into true fans, our clients into our biggest advocates, our team members into our biggest evangelists, and really #Emerge into our creative side to build community.
GET EXCITED, THE LARGEST SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING CONFERENCE IN THE MIDWEST IS COMING BACK TO LIMA!
Social Media Week Lima is coming back with a bang in 2023 with fresh ideas and stellar marketing tips. SMWL23 will be held on June 21-22 at the UNOH Event Center. Learn how to build and sustain an unbeatable brand with us at our 11th annual social media conference.
- June 21 full conference day
- June 22 will include hands-on roundtable talks that will help you put your newly acquired skills to practical use!
- Breakfast and lunch are included on both days and there is always time to network. Don’t miss out on the jam-packed two-day conference that will help elevate your business and enhance your marketing techniques.
Our Speakers

Welcome to #SMWL23 #Emerge
Chad Illa-Petersen
8:15 – 9:00 am

Welcome to the Brand Emergence: How to Emerge Your Brand via Building a Culture That Focuses on Psychological Safety and Relationship Marketing
Jessika Phillips
9:00 – 9:30 am

Reimagine Trust: Setting a New Standard
Bryan Kramer
9:30 – 10:00 am

Networking Break
10:00 – 10:15 am

From Fear to Forward Motion: Navigating the Future of Analytics with Confidence
Brie Anderson
10:15 – 10:45 am

Future-Ready Your Business – Understanding How to Set Yourself Up Today for the AI Impact on Your Business Tomorrow
Brian Fanzo
10:45 – 11:15 am

Lunch
11:15 – 12:00 pm

Panel – What it Takes to Truly Emerge in Your Marketing Today
NOW Team
12:00 – 12:45 pm

The Journey of Emerging as a Small Business
Jena Stearns
12:45 – 1:15 pm

Networking Break
1:15 – 1:30 pm

Stop Burying Your Genius
Terry Weaver
1:30 – 2:00 pm

Heroic Leadership
Marc Bowker
2:00 – 2:30 pm

Mastering the Art of Live Video: Strategies for Building a Loyal Community
Julie Riley
2:30 – 3:00 pm

Networking Break
3:00 – 3:15 pm

Panel: How to Emerge as a Small Business Using Social Media
Host: Mike Gingerich, plus John Heaphy, Jennifer Brogee, and Victoria Gonzalez
3:15 – 3:45 pm

Emerge into Web3 + Chat GPT
Jordache Johnson
3:45 – 4:15 pm

VR for Business: A Beginner’s Guide
Mark Suter and Tommy Truong
4:15 – 4:45 pm

Closing Remarks
Chad Illa-Petersen
4:45 – 5:00 pm

How to EMERGE With Humanity
Julia Jornsay-Silverberg
9:00 – 9:30 am

How to Use Linkedin in Your Pivot
Viveka Von Rosen
9:30 – 10:00 am

How to Create Memorable Customer Experiences
Phil Mershon
10:00 – 10:30 am

Networking Break
10:30 – 10:45 am

How to Leverage TikTok for Your Business
Sadea Canty
10:45 – 11:15 am

How Podcasting is a Content Generating Machine
Katie Brinkley
11:15 – 11:45 am

Lunch
11:45 – 12:45 pm

Make Money While You Sleep: The Email Marketing Strategies That Will Help You Do Just That!
Jennifer Watson
12:45 – 12:55 pm

The YouTube for Business Blueprint
Owen Hemsath
12:55 – 1:25 pm

Table Talks
1:25 – 2:15 pm

Grow Your Business’ Brand on LinkedIn: Tips & Tricks to Get Traction with a Company Page
Kate Paine
2:15 – 2:45 pm

Cracking The Code: Making Creative That Demands Attention
Tony Christensen
2:45 – 3:15 pm

Emerging Over Video: How I learned to Just Do It.
Jeff Howell
3:15 – 3:45 pm

Closing Remarks
Chad Illa-Petersen
3:45 – 4:00 pm