One of the best parts of attending a conference isn’t always what’s on stage and it’s the conversations that happen before the first session even begins. That’s why I’m excited to host the very first Social Ad AKademy: First Click Meetup at HeroConf San Diego.
Whether you’re attending HeroConf for the first time, traveling solo, early in your marketing career, or simply looking to expand your professional network, this meetup is designed to make the conference feel even more welcoming than it already is.
Event Details
Social Ad AKademy: First Click Meetup
- 📅 Tuesday, September 15
- ⏰ 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
- 📍 Market One Cafe (inside the Grand Hyatt San Diego lobby - Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA 92101)
We’ll grab coffee/tea, make introductions, chat with fellow marketers and advertisers, and then walk over to the conference venue together.
No presentations. No sales pitches. No awkward networking exercises. Just a casual opportunity to connect with other marketers before the conference kicks off.
Why Attend?
Conferences can be incredibly valuable, but they can also feel overwhelming, especially if you’re attending alone or don’t know many people in the industry. The goal of this meetup is simple: help attendees make meaningful connections before HeroConf officially kicks off.
By the time you arrive at your first session, you’ll already recognize familiar faces, have new connections to learn from, and feel more confident navigating the event.
Sometimes one conversation over coffee can lead to a new idea, career opportunity, mentorship relationship, or long-term industry friendship.
Who Should Join?
This meetup is perfect for:
- First-time HeroConf/BrightonSEO attendees
- Junior and mid-level advertisers
- Agency professionals
- In-house advertisers
- Solo conference attendees
- Anyone who wants to meet fellow marketers/advertisers before the event starts
All HeroConf and BrightonSEO attendees are welcome.
How to Attend
Simply bring your HeroConf/BrightonSEO conference badge and join us at Market One Cafe inside the Grand Hyatt San Diego lobby.
Not a Member of Social Ad AKademy Yet?
The Social Ad AKademy was created to help the next generation of paid social professionals strengthen strategic thinking, improve decision-making, and build confidence managing advertising accounts. Inside the community, members gain access to live office hours, coaching, practical training, hands-on exercises, resources, peer support, and a network of advertisers who genuinely want to help each other grow.
The First Click Meetup is an extension of what the community is all about: learning together, supporting one another, and creating meaningful connections within our industry. If you’ve been looking for a place to continue developing your paid social skills, we’d love to welcome you into the community.
See You in San Diego
HeroConf is one of the best opportunities each year to learn from industry experts, discover new strategies, and connect with marketers from around the world. If you’re attending this year, don’t start the conference as a stranger.
Join us for coffee/tea, conversation, and community before the first keynote even begins.