The Call for Speakers for the 2023 Government Social Media Conference is open through 11:59 p.m. PT Friday, October 7, 2022! GSMCON2023 will be in Reno-Tahoe, Nevada, May 2-4, 2023, and is the largest social media conference for government agencies.

What we hear from attendees time and time again is the caliber of sessions and the expertise of the speakers — which makes GSMCON stand...

We’re pleased to introduce the 2023 Government Social Media Conference Local Host Committee!

This group of public sector professionals are donating their time and expertise to help make hybrid GSMCON2023 in Reno-Tahoe, Nevada an even greater experience. With their networks and commitment, the event’s impact will be greater not only in the Silver State but also across the country.

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The newly elected president & vice president officially took their roles on the Government Social Media professional association Membership Council. Congratulations to Council President Kristen Waggener and Council Vice President Katie Grant!

The Membership Council is a body of elected volunteers who support the strategic direction of the Government Social Media professional association,...

Thinking of submitting your proposal to be a speaker at the 2023 Government Social Media Conference but have a few questions first?

We put together a list of helpful FAQs to help your proposal stand out! Below you’ll find questions like how to submit your proposal, what topic ideas would be a great fit for the conference, tips on getting selected and more.

Proposals are due by 11:59 p.m....

What days should you keep in mind for your government social media content calendar? Here’s a helpful roundup of some of the observed days happening in October you might want to build content for — or be mindful of — for your government social media accounts. 

We also put together a free, downloadable resource of observed days for 2022! Download our 2022 Observance...

Taking care of yourself is crucial in a field like government social media. But, where do you even start?

Meet with social self-care advocate and social media specialist for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Jessie Brown to talk about creating resilience, advocating for your wellbeing and much more. We’ll get together live in, “Taking Care of YOU: SocialGov Wellbeing on...

The Call for Speakers for the 2023 Government Social Media Conference is officially open! Learn more and submit your proposal by 11:59 p.m. PT Friday, October 7, 2022, to share your expertise at the largest social media conference for government agencies. Hybrid GSMCON2023 will be held in-person in Reno-Tahoe, Nevada, May 2-4, 2023, with both in-person and virtual tickets available.

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Contributed blog by Ariana Donley, Web & Social Media Specialist at Government Social Media

Social media trends come and go, often with few clues about their origins or any obvious reason behind their success with social network algorithms. If you’re a government social media professional with various tasks competing for your attention and little resources, it can be tough to stay on...

The Government Social Media Conference is the largest social media conference for government, where attendees from across the U.S. and around the world can expect a unique experience not found anywhere else.

Since 2015, GSMCON has been filled with helpful people, best practices, opportunities to connect and much more, and has brought those who work at government agencies,...

Where else could you find axe throwing and the largest social media conference for government agencies? Only at the Grand Sierra Resort for the 2023 Government Social Media Conference!

Happening May 2-4, 2023, GSMCON2023 will be held both virtually online and in person at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada, with a networking night at Lake Tahoe. Attendees get 2.5 days geared towards...