Past speakers

SOS20 speakers.

State of Social '20 featured leading Australian and international speakers across social media, digital marketing, strategy, creativity, and culture, proving that even a global pandemic could not pause meaningful industry conversation.

At a glance

ThemeTHINK. IMAGINE. CREATE 
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The theme

In a year defined by disruption and uncertainty, the focus returned to the fundamentals. Rather than chasing tools or tactics, this program centred on the core capabilities that matter most when everything changes.

Speakers challenged delegates to think strategically, imagine new possibilities, and create work that genuinely resonated with audiences living through unprecedented circumstances. The result was a reminder that creativity, clarity, and human connection remain the most powerful assets a marketer can have, regardless of the environment.

Day oneDay two

Day one · Tuesday 24 November

9.15am

Keynote

45 min

Start thinking

Tom Goodwin

10am

Keynote

40 min

Riverside chat

Kate Walsh, Meg Coffey

10.40am

Keynote

45 min

Getting real: the authenticity revolution

Lauren Quaintance

11.25am

Panel

35 min

Big ideas thought panel

1.05pm

Keynote

40 min

Effective content, smarter strategies

Matthew Kobach

1.45pm

Keynote

35 min

The legalities of social

Fabienne Sharbanee

2.20pm

Panel

35 min

The great debate, powered by WA Youngbloods

3.30pm

Keynote

30 min

Instagram: the more you know

Jenn Herman

4pm

Keynote

35 min

Telling your story on TikTok

Seva Mozhaev

4.35pm

Keynote

40 min

Leadership and culture

Justin Dry

Day two · Wednesday 25 November

9.30am

Workshop

150 min

Rethink digital: smarter, sharper and savvier campaigns

Gabe Mach

9.30am

Workshop

150 min

Think, imagine and create a plan for Dogs’ Refuge Home

Meg Coffey

1pm

Workshop

150 min

Creativity in social media

Gavin Carver

1pm

Workshop

150 min

Tell better stories with less effort

Meg Coffey

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