Social Media Fest Wexford 2025
Social Media Fest Wexford 2025
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Wexford is the place to be for our annual Wexford Social Media Fest, taking place on 26th November.
Hosted by Top Social Media expert and B2B influencer Samantha Kelly.
Samantha Kelly hosts Social Media Fest
With over 20k followers on LinkedIn and over 70k on X Samantha understands Social media and how challenging it can be for business owners. Samantha puts together an expert line up to help you stand out from your competitors with tips you can implement on the day.
Social media tips, workshops, speakers, surprises as usual in store.
More details coming soon. Secure your ticket now
Speaker Announcements:
Lewis Crompton comes to Wexford
Lewis Crompton is the founder of STARTrading, a global education company helping people achieve financial peace through smart trading and investing. With over 12 years of experience, Lewis has been featured in Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance, and The Telegraph. Passionate about financial literacy, he empowers business owners to grow wealth, create freedom, and reduce stress. Lewis’s mission is to help one million families live with greater choice, security, and fun.
Nothing Beats...
Voiceover Artist for THAT Jet2 Holidays ad, Zoë Lister, joins us in Wexford. After a whirlwind summer of going viral (and the pros and cons that come with that), Zoë is ready for reinvention after 40.
We're delighted to announce that Niamh Hogan, the founder and CEO of HOLOs Skincare is joining us as a Speaker in Wexford!
Niamh Hogan, founder and CEO of HOLOs Skincare
Niamh is no stranger to a career change with a move from Restaurant Management, into Natural health & wellness, in her late 20's. She pivoted again in her mid 30s when she spent 2 years researching and developing Skincare production before launching Holos Skincare in 2014. Driven and not afraid of a challenge, Niamh ascribes to the school of "just do it and learn as you go".
David Levin joins us in Wexford
David Levin, Writer and Freelance Social Media Manager
David Levin is a writer, tone-of-voice specialist and agency founder whose career took off after he set up a Twitter account for his local pub which gained a cult following, won Time Out's Social Media Account of the Year and led to him accidentally becoming the UK's first professional tweeter. His social agency, That Lot, which he co-founded with renowned actor/comedian, David Schneider, hired platform specialists and ran feeds for the likes of Spotify, Amazon, Channel 4, Red Bull and Have I Got News for You. David is a regular speaker at Social Media Week, previously ran The Guardian’s social masterclass and recently led content inspo sessions at TikTok HQ. Last year, returned to freelance life after relocating to Ireland, and is currently managing socials for a sportsperson of the legendary variety.
Zia Reddy Helps us From Metrics to Meaning: How to Use Your Analytics to Make Smarter Decisions (Without Becoming a Data Nerd)
Zia Reddy is a marketing consultant and strategist who helps busy teams turn scattered marketing activity into systems that actually deliver results. She has worked with SMEs and agencies across Ireland, the UK, and EMEA, combining board-level strategy with hands-on execution. Her work focuses on connecting the dots between content, campaigns, and analytics so businesses can make smarter decisions in a way that feels clear and manageable.
Welcoming Niraj Kapur to Wexford Social Media Fest:
LinkedIn Specialist Niraj Kapur
After 25 years in London working in sales, Niraj wanted to raise the standards of sales, while connecting with your values. So he set up his own training business and wrote Everybody Works in Sales which became an international bestseller. Since then, he's delivered LinkedIn and Sales Training to over 500 small businesses, startups and solopreneurs in the UK and Europe.
LinkedIn awarded him a Top LinkedIn Voice in Sales from 2021-2025
In his free time, he supports local businesses at food markets, plays drums in a rock band and works as an ambassador for charities like Movember and Milton Keynes Hospital.
Orlagh Reid speaks at Social Media Fest
Orlagh Reid is an IACP Accredited Psychotherapist and Business Coach with over 20 years’ experience in private practice. She specialises in Clinical Sexology, Alcohol Recovery, and Women’s Health, and is the founder of Hey Gyno! — a community dedicated to women’s sexual wellbeing.
Alongside her clinical work, Orlagh supports health, medical, and wellbeing professionals to start, grow, and scale their private practices with confidence, while maintaining a healthy work–life–family balance.
Passionate about health, psychology, and wellbeing since her early twenties, Orlagh transitioned from a career in corporate to establishing a full-time private practice in Kildare, later moving fully online in 2020. Today, she works with clients across Ireland and internationally, and is recognised as a trusted and influential voice on sexology, women’s health, and advocacy in the media.
Tony Delaney talks about What it takes to succeed online and off
Tony Delaney has worked within the financial services industry for almost 30 years. He is now Chief Executive of the SYS Group, a leading and growing financial services company which, he founded in 2015. In a previous life, Tony spent 24 years in senior executive positions within the Financial Services Industry. On an individual level he is a multi-award winning pensions thought leader and has also led the company to numerous awards. A native of Tipperary, Tony resides just outside Nenagh with his wife Elaine and his daughter Farrah.
With over 20 years’ experience, Tony brings clarity, innovation, and integrity to every client partnership.
Little Spark Media share Reel Talk
Laura Stapleton – Little Spark Media
Laura Stapleton is a Social Media Specialist, entrepreneur, and dynamic content strategist. As Founder and CEO of multi award-winning Little Spark Media, she helps businesses harness the power of creative storytelling and data-driven strategies to grow and thrive online. Known for her creativity, attention to detail, and ability to translate ideas into engaging, on-brand content, Laura has worked with businesses across industries to build authentic connections with their audiences. At Social Media Fest 2025, she’ll share how to craft reels that not only capture attention but also convert viewers into loyal followers and customers.
Sarah Bergin – Little Spark Media
Sarah Bergin is an experienced Social Media Manager and talented content creator with multi award-winning Little Spark Media, where she specialises in creating content strategies and scroll-stopping digital campaigns that help brands stand out online. Sarah brings energy, expertise, and actionable insights to every stage. At Social Media Fest 2025, she’ll share her approach to designing reels that cut through the noise and leave a lasting impression on audiences.
Ali Finnegan shares how to measure success beyond vanity metrics and focus on the numbers that really drive business growth
Ali Finnegan is a freelance digital marketer specialising in social media strategy and management. Over her freelance career she has helped consumer brands grow their business through social media by building and executing tailored strategies, achieving results such as 200%+ sales growth through TikTok campaigns, 1M+ Reel views, and consistent follower growth across wellness, lifestyle, and e-commerce brands. At Social Media Fest, she’ll share practical insights on building social strategies that drive real business results for SMEs.
How AI Can Augment Human Creativity and Reshape Audience Understanding with Christopher Nial
Christopher Nial is a senior partner at FINN Partners, leading global health communications and marketing strategies that bridge science, technology, and purpose. With more than three decades of experience in international communications, he is now at the forefront of integrating AI into marketing practice—developing agentic systems, generative intelligence tools, and GEO-driven insight models that enhance storytelling and strategic impact. Christopher’s work explores how AI can augment human creativity, reshape audience understanding, and drive more ethical, evidence-based engagement across the health and sustainability sectors.
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Location
Talbot Hotel, Wexford, Y35 FP9P