YouTube debuts at GSMCON's 10-year anniversary event
May 02, 2025Registration officially closes for the 2025 Government Social Media Conference after May 9, 2025. This is your mission-critical opportunity to get the training, strategy, and support you need to lead in today’s digital public service landscape. Secure your spot at the premier event for government social media professionals by registering now.
We’re thrilled to officially announce that YouTube is joining the GSMCON2025 lineup for the very first time—live on our main stage with a powerful keynote address built just for government social media professionals.
To celebrate 10 years of the Government Social Media Conference, we’re bringing you our most powerful speaker lineup yet—and YouTube’s debut at GSMCON marks a major milestone in the evolution of digital public service.
Closing Keynote: United States of YouTube
Understand why YouTube is the destination for civic, news and cultural content in America and what sets it apart from other platforms. Be inspired to develop a comprehensive YouTube strategy that takes advantage of the 92% of US adults who come to the platform every month. This keynote will empower government social media professionals to harness the full potential of YouTube, transforming their channels from simple information repositories into vibrant hubs for citizen engagement, education, and trust-building.
This exciting keynote will be delivered by Carly Eason! Carly is a Strategic Partner Manager on the YouTube Civics team at Google where she works with the Federal Government, Members of Congress, Governors and other civic creators. An alumni of Meta and the RNC, Carly is an expert navigating the intersection of civic engagement and technology and is passionate about helping civic actors leverage YouTube to support their mission. Carly is based in the Nation's Capital but calls Texas home.
Celebrate 10 years of GSMCON! Registration closes May 9, 2025
This is it—your last chance to be part of something big.
GSMCON2025 isn’t just another conference. It’s the 10-year anniversary of the leading event for government social media professionals—and registration closes May 9, 2025.
This is the most stacked, strategic, and essential lineup we’ve ever had, featuring moments you won’t find anywhere else—including YouTube’s first-ever appearance at GSMCON.
We’re not exaggerating when we say this event is mission-critical. If you work in public sector communications, you already know: You don’t have time to waste chasing outdated strategies. You can’t afford to miss direct insight from the platforms themselves. You shouldn’t have to do this work alone.
GSMCON2025 gives you the real-world tools, training, and support you need—from people who understand what’s at stake.
- 40+ sessions covering the most urgent topics in government social media
- Add-on Workshops to deep dive into some of socialgov’s most requested topics
- Training designed to help you lead with confidence, even under pressure
- Hearing from major platforms themselves in a powerful solutions-based panel
- A powerful community that has your back
📅 Registration closes May 9, 2025—and there are no extensions, no exceptions, no do-overs.
Don’t miss your final chance to be part of this milestone event.
Register now for GSMCON2025 and make sure you’re in the room for YouTube’s debut and so much more.
Government Social Media® empowers government professionals to achieve mastery in social media through conferences, online training, and association membership. Best communicate with the public you serve and get connected with fellow socialgovs by registering for the 2025 Government Social Media Conference happening in the Orlando-area and virtually from wherever you are! Join the free GSM Network for text-only chats on socialgov topics or access the Government Social Media Association (GSMA) for regional virtual meetups and educational webinars.
