We’re thrilled to introduce you to the initial speaker lineup for 2021’s virtual Government Social Media Conference! Do you have a topic or expertise you’d like to share with your peers? Keep reading to see this year’s sessions & how you can submit to our Call for Speakers, open through Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. 

Online March 23-25, these industry leaders and fellow professionals across the U.S. are leading impactful sessions for a virtual learning experience for all levels of government social media professionals. New this year to GSMCON, speakers are also hosting demo sessions — hands-on, walk-throughs of specific tools or tech.

These sessions were originally part of GSMCON2020, which was cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic, and have been updated for 2021’s virtual conference. More speakers, sessions and keynotes will be announced as we continue to develop our GSMCON2021 program for this March. If you’re interested in being a part of the lineup, please consider submitting to our Call for Speakers. 

Creating a Social Media Policy that Protects, Educates and Empowers
Kaitlin Keeler, Oakland County, Michigan

Demo: Adobe Rush vs Premiere for Social Media Videos
Jessica Bautista & Elizabeth Rohe, City of Gilbert, AZ

Demo: An Immersive Experience with 360 Video
Taylor Main, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources

Demo: Creating Video & GIF Animations
Brian Turner, Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court

Demo: Podcasting for Beginners: Tell Your Agency's Story
Katie Grant, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Embracing Cultural Diversity: A Better Way than Auto Translation
Abraham Morales, City of Aurora, CO

Gaining Advocates & Losing Negativity Through Social Customer Care
Alicia Trost, Bay Area Rapid Transit

How to Create a Public Safety Social Media Team
Shawna Washington & Terrell McCombs, City of Columbia Police Department

How to Fight Disinformation on Social Media
Helena Liikanen-Renger & Satu Järveläinen, Embassy of Finland, Washington DC

Do you have a session topic or expertise you’d like to share with your peers? Our Call for Speakers is now open! Share your stories, lessons learned and valuable advice for other agencies. More info & how to propose your session.

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