Join us at the next North American Social Marketing Conference 2026

The North American Social Marketing Conference ignited by SPARKS 2026 (NASMC26) will take place October 1–3, 2026 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Co-hosted by the Social Marketing Association of North America (SMANA) and Northwest Social Marketing Association (NWSMA) SPARKS.

The conference brings together people working on real-world challenges, from public health to climate change and community safety, with a shared focus on one simple question: how do we change behaviour for the better? The event brings together expertise from across North America to share practical tools, fresh thinking, and proven approaches that help organisations, governments, and communities deliver meaningful, lasting impact. It is an event focused on big ideas, what works in practice, and how to develop sustainable solutions to some of today’s most pressing social challenges, offering a space where ideas turn into action and connections turn into partnerships.

Join and help celebrate SMANA’s 10 Year Anniversary!

Venue: Victoria, BC, C.A. at the Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort

Date: October 1–3, 2026

Registration & Fees: Now Live! Early bird rates end June 5

Call for Abstracts: Open now! Deadline June 15

Social Marketing Awards: Join the winners celebration at NASMC
Application Deadline - July 15

The deadline for entering The North American Social Marketing Awards is fast approaching. Submit your work to the only competition exclusively devoted to behavioral and social change marketing.

The North American Social Marketing Awards launched in 2023 to encourage and reward the development of effective and creative social marketing campaigns. The Awards provide an opportunity for social marketing practitioners to receive recognition from one of the most authoritative voices in this area – the Social Marketing Association of North America.

Winners will be celebrated in person at NASMC 2026 in Victoria, Canada, offering a chance to showcase your work in front of leading peers and changemakers from across the field.

Please note: The Social Marketing Awards host a separate submission process from the NASMC, with entries submitted via a dedicated platform. Find out more here.