We're excited to announce over 25 speakers, advanced sessions and a variety of breakout lengths in the initial lineup for the 2024 Government Social Media Conference!

GSMCON2024 is the premier, and largest, social media conference for government agencies happening April 16-18, 2024 in Palm Springs, California. Early-Bird registration ends after 11:59pm PT on Thursday, November 30, 2023.

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Contributed blog by Ariana Donley, Social Media Manager at Government Social Media

Like many socialgovs, I look forward to the Government Social Media Conference each year. The next GSMCON begins in April 2024 and I recently joined Team GSM in getting a sneak peek of the event space. I couldn’t be more excited to tell you all about what to look forward to and what to expect! 

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In-person tickets for the 2024 Government Social Media Conference are expected to sell out! The enthusiasm and support from the socialgov community have made this exciting milestone possible, and we can’t thank you enough.

We’re anticipating in-person ticket sales for GSMCON2024 will hit capacity before our original plan to close registration in early April 2024. There’s an...

We’re excited to introduce you to the 2024 Government Social Media Conference Local Host Committee!

This dedicated group of public sector professionals are donating their time and expertise to help make hybrid GSMCON2024 in Palm Springs, California an even greater success for the entire socialgov community. Please join us in welcoming the GSMCON2024 Local Host Committee, and learn more...

Contributed by Kristy Dalton, GSM founder & CEO. Originally published as a LinkedIn article.

This week marks GSM’s 10-year anniversary! Looking back, I’m struck by how far we’ve come and I recognize that this wasn’t a journey I took alone. 

In October 2013, ten years ago, I filled out a business license application to form a company called Government Social...

Looking for the latest government social media training? Want to meet fellow professionals who work in the same niche field as you do? You’ve come to the right blog!

We have great virtual events coming up in October 2023 that can get you training to do your job best while also getting you connected with your socialgov support system. Whether you become a member of the GSM professional...

The Call for Speakers for the 2024 Government Social Media Conference is officially open! 

Learn more and submit your proposal by 11:59 p.m. PT Wednesday, October 25, 2023, to share your expertise at the largest social media conference for government agencies. Hybrid GSMCON2024 will be held in-person in Palm Springs, California, April 16-18, 2024, with both in-person and virtual tickets...

Contributed blog by Ariana Donley, Social Media Manager at Government Social Media

Being new to any job or industry can be overwhelming, especially in a specific niche like government social media. This world of government social media is incredibly unique and comes with very specific challenges that often can’t be quickly or clearly solved by your favorite search engine. And,...

This blog has been updated (Dec. 18, 2023) to include information on Regular Registration for GSMCON2024.

Are you wondering what the hybrid 2024 Government Social Media Conference looks like? Not sure which ticket is best for you? Let’s take a look at the in-person vs. virtual experiences and how you can make the experience exactly what you need to succeed!

GSMCON — the largest...

Contributed blog by Sawyer Johnson, Communications and Outreach Analyst for the City of Grand Rapids, MI Parks and Recreation Department

A growing number of government agencies are leaning into humor and relatable online personalities as part of their social media strategy. From nationwide pages with millions of followers like the National Park Service to hyper-specific pages like the Northeast...