C’mon tae Bonnie Glasgow! Save the dates: #SMSociety July 13-15, 2026: The organizing committee for the 2026 International Conference on Social Media & Society is pleased to announce that the #SMSociety conference will be held at Glasgow University in Glasgow, UK on July 13-15, 2026. For 2026, #SMSociety will continue to be an in-person event. It will be hosted by the Division … Continue Reading →
The 2014 Social Media & Society Conference starts tomorrow! Join the Conversation via #SMSociety14.
The Social Media & Society 2014 conference starts tomorrow. We are all very excited to meet everyone. Just a quick reminder, registration opens at 8:00 am and the first session starts at 8:45am sharp on Saturday morning. We will have coffee on hand waiting for you! The conference will be in … Continue Reading →
One Week Till #SMSociety14 in #Toronto!
#SMSociety14 Conference Banners are printed – checked! pic.twitter.com/3XcE8DJe7A — SocialMedia&Society (@SocMediaSoc) September 19, 2014 #SMSociety14 Conference Programs are ordered – checked! pic.twitter.com/wtMoBp8x6P — SocialMedia&Society (@SocMediaSoc) September 19, 2014 The 2014 International Social Media & Society Conference is one week away! We are firing up all of the engines and getting … Continue Reading →
The Promise, Practice, & Pitfalls of Social Media – Keynote by Keith Hampton
Abstract: Social media, we have been promised, supports the well-being of individuals and society. It has been said that it offers new opportunities for democratic participation, that it supports collective action and gives individuals a voice. Social capital, once lost through the dormancy of ties, hidden as a result of … Continue Reading →
Conversations with Yoda – Industry Keynote by John Weigelt
Abstract: While popular media often paints a dystopian picture of how people might interact with technology in the future, the transformation being driven by social networks, big data and location independent computing suggests a more positive view. The combination of these powerful technology mega trends provides the opportunity for each … Continue Reading →
#SMSociety14 Conference Schedule on @Sched!
Dear #SMSociety14 Participants, This year we have prepared an online, interactive schedule for conference attendees and presenters. It is available at http://smsociety14.sched.org// There are a number of useful tools to make your conference going an interactive experience. Here you can check out the schedule as well as connect with other participants. … Continue Reading →


