This Is No Ordinary Conference
At MediaPost’s Insider Summits, marketers come together to network, learn and engage over three days. Yes, you’ll talk about the hard-hitting topics keeping you up at night, but above all, you’ll get to know people. In a real, human way. You’ll find a community that lasts long after everyone goes home.
Our agenda features only in-house brands or agency buyers who practice what they preach. From brand marketing to ecommerce, marketing technology to media planning, we bring together a variety of perspectives, so you can collaborate and (hopefully) solve some problems. Here's what you can expect.
Afternoon Activities to Unplug, Network, and Explore the City
Urban Wine Tour
Sponsored by Undertone. Santa Barbara’s famed Urban Wine Trail is legendary. Enjoy this fun and educational tour through the Funk City visiting 2 wineries for a variety of wines and tasty snacks. Grab some comfortable shoes and let your palate lead the way for this delicious experience.
Golf at Sandpiper Club
The Sandpiper Golf Club has been rated by Golf Digest as a Top 25 public golf courses in the USA. Featuring beautiful rolling fairways and challenging greens in a seaside links style layout, the course attracts players of all skill levels including hosting to several professional PGA and LPGA tournaments.
Coastal Kayak Tour
Join fellow attendees on a 2 hour paddling adventure around the gorgeous Santa Barbara shoreline. Knowledgeable guides will provide basic instruction with all gear provided. The perfect way to take in the beauty of the coastline up close and personal while getting to know your colleagues a little better.
Catamaran Cruise
Sponsored by AdMedia. “Breathtaking” best describes this boat ride aboard the Double Dolphin Catamaran. Whale and dolphin sightings are frequent as are the amazing sunsets. It's a great way to get outdoors, see the Santa Barbara coastline and network with new friends and old.
Brewery Tour
Join us on a guided walking Brewery tour through Santa Barbara's Funk Zone, located along the famed waterfront. Named for its historically artsy, creative tenants throughout the (now converted) warehouse-heavy neighborhood, this ever-evolving artistic neighborhood is one spot to visit again and again.
Rattlesnake Canyon
Rattlesnake Canyon is a 4 mile out-and-back trail located near Santa Barbara. The hike features a waterfall and beautiful backcountry views of the Santa Ynez mountains. The trail has some challenging parts but it's a great outing to explore Santa Barbara's landscape.
Unforgettable Evening Cocktails and Dinner Receptions
Fireside Cocktails
After a morning of engaging content and an afternoon exploring Santa Barbara, we'll kick back and relax with fireside cocktail hours at The Mar Monte Hotel. Since there's only 100 of us, these cocktail hours are a great way to meet and get to know the other summit attendees in an easy atmosphere.
Wine Collective
On Monday night, we'll head to dinner at The Santa Barbara Wine Collective which features some of the best wineries in Santa Barbara County. Each winery produces a limited quantity of wine, which allows them to remain focused on every detail and aspect of their operation, from bud break to bottling.
Barbareño
Barbareño enhances the essence of our local cuisine on the Central Coast of California. Using locally produced products, we create a menu that vividly expresses our time and place. Complemented by some of the best wines and beers in California, they're redefining the significance of California Cuisine.