Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Registration is Now Open!
Edward St. John Learning and Teaching Center
9:30a.m. - 3p.m.
Get ready for the 12th annual #UMDsocial: The University of Maryland Social Media Conference! The event will provide opportunities to learn, network and share social media best practices with your Maryland colleagues. Secure your spot today!
The deadline to register is July 24. The conference is co-hosted by the Office of Marketing and Communications and the Division of Student Affairs. For questions, please email social@umd.edu.
2026 Keynote
Dr. Jen Golbeck
Director of the Social Intelligence Lab / Professor in the College of Information
We’re thrilled to announce our keynote speaker for this exciting day will be UMD’s very own Dr. Jen Golbeck. Dr. Golbeck brings a wealth of knowledge on social media, artificial intelligence and trust on the web.
University of Maryland
Enter the #UMDsocial Content Showcase
We want to see your awesome posts! If you have a social media post from your team you’d love to share at the conference, tell us more about it to be considered for our Content Showcase.
The full agenda for 2026 is coming soon, but while you wait, catch up on last year’s conference below.
2025 Conference Presentations
Review presentation materials from this year’s #UMDsocial Conference
Danielle Tarr
Director of Social Media
Office of Marketing and Communications
Sydney Walker
Communications Specialist, Content Creation
Office of Marketing and Communications
State of Social Insights: Evolving Algorithms, AI and Accessibility
Tomisin Akinrinade
Digital Marketing Specialist
Office of Marketing and Communications
Myriam Fuentes
Email Marketing Manager
Office of Marketing and Communications
Lauren Knapp
Director of Video Production
Office of Marketing and Communications
Italia Peretti
Communications Manager
Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics,
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
A recap of standout social media content featured in this year's showcase.
Join the conversation
Conference Accessibility Information
ADA-accessible Parking
Accessible parking is expected to be available in ADA parking spaces to the east of Edward St. John (ESJ), facing Symons Hall (building 076). Additional spaces are available on Regents Drive outside Main Admin or inside lot L. Guests with a state-issued license plate or hangtag can park in any marked space, with or without DOTS registration. The University of Maryland does not issue ADA hang tags.
Path of Travel
Use the UMD campus map to find the latest accessible walking and wheelchair routes on campus.
Due to the Purple Line construction, some traditional routes may become unavailable. In these instances, UMD makes every effort to make navigating the terrain easier. Navigating certain pathways like McKeldin Mall and Campus Drive, which are on an incline, may pose challenges. Paved entry points all around the mall may make navigation easier.
Shuttle Service
Shuttle-UM buses are wheelchair-accessible and can help transport passengers to and from ESJ.
Accessibility Within ESJ
Find info on accessible entrances, restrooms and more on the ESJ website.
Information Technology Resources
- All ESJ classrooms are equipped with assisted listening systems. Find further information on Communication Access Services on campus.
- Assisted listening devices may be checked out from Communication Access Services.
Dietary Restrictions
For the conference lunch and ice cream social, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options will be available. Attendees may also bring their own food to enjoy. Keep a refillable water bottle handy to stay hydrated throughout the day; filling stations are available inside ESJ.
Request an Accommodation
Please contact our event organizers at social@umd.edu at least one week prior to the event to request disability accommodations. In all situations, a good faith effort (up until the time of the event) will be made to provide accommodations.
For more information about ADA access around campus, please visit our accessibility website.