Elevate your #GSMCON2025 with pre-conference workshops - all now available!
Advance your career in government social media by adding on pre-conference workshops to your 2025 Government Social Media Conference experience!
Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned attendee, our workshops are designed to give you practical, actionable takeaways to help you navigate the fast-changing world of government social media. These workshops provide a deep dive into topics that matter most to your work and offer invaluable opportunities to learn from industry experts.
We’re diving into some of your most-requested socialgov topics—like creating short-form video, ethically using Artificial Intelligence for social media, and more. Each workshop offers a 2-hour, hands-on deep dive to help you elevate your role as a government social media professional.
New this year: Workshops are available as add-ons for both in-person attendees and virtual participants! Plus, workshop registrants can now view recordings as part of your on-demand recording access for 3 months post-conference.
How to register? When registering for your GSMCON in-person or virtual ticket, select your add-on option before checking out. Workshops are available for:
- Individual workshop purchase: $115 each
- Workshop Bundle: Access all three for $300 and save
- VIP Ticket: Includes all workshops, special networking & more with our most exclusive ticket!
Already one of the hundreds of attendees registered and want to upgrade? Please reach out to us and we’d be happy to help.
Workshop highlights
GSMCON2025 add-on, pre-conference workshops are designed to provide hands-on, actionable training, tailored to both in-person and virtual attendees. From building a strong social media foundation to leveraging cutting-edge technology like AI, these workshops will equip you with tools to stay ahead of the curve.
Workshops will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025. Each participant will receive a digital certificate of completion. Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills or explore new strategies, these sessions are the perfect way to kick off your GSMCON experience.
Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store:
- Government Social Media 101: Perfect for beginners or those looking to refresh their skills, this workshop covers the essential frameworks, strategies, and tools for managing social media in government agencies.
- Short-Form Video 201 - Crafting Engaging Videos from Planning to Publishing: Learn the step-by-step process of creating impactful short-form videos that resonate with your community, even with limited resources.
- AI 301 - Leveraging AI for Government Social Media Success: Explore the future of government communication with a focus on how AI can revolutionize your social media strategy—responsibly and efficiently.
For full descriptions, learning outcomes, and speaker details, visit our Workshop Page. Be sure to secure your spot early–these highly interactive sessions will fill up fast!
Go all in! Attend all 3 workshops
Maximize your learning and be the most prepared socialgov by adding on all three pre-conference workshops! Here’s how:
Get the Workshop Bundle: You can choose the Workshop Bundle at checkout to get admission to all three workshops at a discounted price!
Get absolutely everything GSMCON has to offer: We’re bringing back our highly sought VIP Ticket experience for the 2025 event! New this year, virtual participants can also get their own VIP package. In each VIP, you’ll get special perks, including:
- Access to every pre-conference workshop on Monday, May 19 (NEW: includes access to watch recordings on-demand online after the event!)
- Includes the Extended On-Demand add-on
- GSMCON T-shirt
- In-person VIP-only perks: Pre-welcome reception cocktail hour; exclusive VIP networking activity & meal on Wednesday, May 21; access to VIP lounge & charging station in our expo; attendee badge upgrade
- Virtual VIP-only perks: Exclusive online VIP networking session hosted by an emcee (45 mins)
What is #GSMCON®? How to register today
The 2025 Government Social Media Conference is the socialgov event of the year. #GSMCON® is where attendees hear the most innovative ideas in government social media first, connect with industry-leading professionals, and gain practical insights to improve their social media strategies.
After selling out in 2024, GSMCON2025 is set to be even bigger and better! Whether you're attending in person or virtually, this is your chance to join the fastest-growing community of government social media professionals. We’re meeting May 20-22, 2025 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort® in Florida to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of GSMCON–the most anticipated public sector social media training event.
Register today to secure your spot! Early-Bird discounted tickets are available for a limited time. We’ll see you at #GSMCON2025!
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