Get a 360-degree view of rising creative trends from the major players in each respective corner of the social media world.

You’ll leave with a list of new ideas to try, new formats to master, and a deeper understanding of what is working on social platforms.

Featuring a lightning round with presentations from...

Oren John
The internet's Creative Director, on the short-form video and Instagram trends that will dominate 2026

Jack Appleby
The mind behind Future Social, showing you the only two things that matter in social media right now

Elfried Samba
Founder @ Butterfly Effect, on the community and cultural movements shaping the year ahead

Alexandra Espinoza
Associate Director of Creative Strategy @ Monks, on the direct response trends that are working at a top-tier agency

Dara Denney
Chief Evangelist @ Runneth, showing you new trends for creative analysis in 2026

Ashley Rutstein
The voice of @StuffAboutAdvertising, on the cultural forces top brands are tapping into on paid social

Joanna Wallace
VP of Creative Strategy at birddogs, on what she learned from BFCM and how she's prepping for tentpole events in 2026