#StateofSocial26: Friction

24+ hours of actionable marketing takeaways you can’t find on YouTube.

On 25 & 26 August 2026, it’s all about friction. Managing it. Overcoming it. Using it. In a world of competing demands and conflicting opinions, it’s the difference between keeping a creative advantage (and your sanity) and losing it.

State of Social is two fun-filled days of learning and upskilling away from the daily grind, with gourmet eats and all the barista-brewed coffee you can drink. No sales pitches. No recycled content.

  • Tuesday 25 August – Day One: Fire up your imagination. Positively jam-packed with the hottest of hot takes, with keynotes and your choice of breakouts from our industry’s trailblazers.
  • Wednesday 26 August – Day Two: Hone your skills and knowledge. Your choice of deep-dive education sessions and practical lessons covering strategy, creativity, technology and so much more.

That’s 24+ hours of fresh ideas, all available to rewatch online, on-demand with an All Access ticket. And then there’s the food. And the coffee. And the surprises. And the networking…

Which ticket is right for you? Compare the options here 👇

ALL ACCESS ⭐

GENERAL

ONLINE

ALL DAY BARISTA & SO MUCH FOOD

YES

YES

NO

FULL DAY CONFERENCE (TUESDAY)

YES

YES

NO

SUNDOWNER DRINKS & NETWORKING

YES x 2 DAYS

YES

NO

5 X DEEP DIVES
& EXTRA KEYNOTE (WEDNESDAY)

YES

NO

NO

POST-EVENT VIDEO RECORDINGS

(12 MONTH ACCESS TO BREAKOUTS, DEEP DIVES

& KEYNOTES ON-DEMAND VIDEOS WITHIN 48HRS OF EVENT)

YES

NO

YES


REGISTRATIONS

$795+gst

valid until 28 Feb


$895+gst

valid until 30 April


$995+gst

valid until 30 June


$1,050+gst

valid until 31 July


$1.150+gst

valid until 18 August

$645+gst

valid until 28 Feb


$675+gst

valid until 30 April


$725+gst

valid until 30 June


$755+gst

valid until 31 July


$835+gst

valid until 18 August

$299+gst

Still have questions? We’ve answered so many here. Still need convincing? Here’s some testimonials.
Need an invoice or want to bring a group of 5 or more? Get in touch.

Book your spot here 👇👇

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State of Social ’26: Friction It’s all about friction. Managing it. Overcoming it. Using it. In a world of competing demands and conflicting opinions, it’s the difference between keeping a creative advantage (and your sanity) and losing it. 25 & 26 August 2026 | Optus Stadium | Perth Western Australia

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  • “Such a well run, fun and interactive event.”

    I left both days feeling so inspired and full of ideas. Each session was valuable in its own right and the two days were such an incredible experience.
    – Amy Duplex

  • “As a first timer, it was very well organised, with great presenters and engaging and relevant content.”

    Optus was a great location and the food, snacks, drinks and merch made it great value.
    – Tamara E.

  • “I will definitely be coming back!”

    I really appreciated the effort put into getting a high calibre of speakers, particularly the mix of local and international. This really highlighted that this is a value add event for the attendees and not an event to line the pockets of the event creators.
    – Amy C.

  • “Well worth the money to attend!”

    Such a well run, fun, and interactive event. I flew in from Tasmania, and I would do it again and again for this event. I’ve never attended or had colleagues attend a conference which was so highly spoken of upon return. Great speakers, great venue, great experience.
    – Kirsten D.

  • “Lots of energy and inspiration!”

    “It was an awesome event, I really enjoyed it. Great food and refreshments, merch game was strong. Love the location and that we have something so awesome in Perth.
    – Rachel C.

  • “There is nothing else like it and it is great that we have it here in Perth.”

    I love this event. The whole experience is fantastic. It is not just a work conference, it is a treat, spending a couple of days with a community of marketers whilst enjoying all the extras.
    – Claire B.

  • “I came away feeling refreshed and that I had learnt something.”

    Such a great event and experience. This was my first experience and I would highly recommend it to anyone considering going. The speakers were exceptional, the food was amazing, it was well organised and overall a fantastic event.
    – Phoebe S.

  • “This is one of the best and most engaging industry events I’ve attended.”

    Really well designed and thought out and brilliantly executed. The range of speakers in the breakout sessions and deep dives offered so much choice that it was hard to pick one, but so great to be able to watch them later via the electronic link. Overall five stars!
    – Julie H.

  • “An EPIC event. ” 

    Very well done. Worthy of any city in the world. Already looking forward to next year.
    -Ben D.

  • “Amazing conference.”

    The best social and digital conference I’ve attended in Australia.
    – Eliza T.

  • “So good!!”

    Definitely the best marketing and or social media conference I’ve been to. Thank you so much for bringing such valuable speakers to Perth.
    – Sarah B.

  • “Loved it!”

    Absolutely 100% best experience, so worth the money!
    – Amelia N.