Humans of Public Service: Brian Whittaker joins GSMCON2024 keynotes

The 2024 Government Social Media Conference – the premier event for government professionals – is happening April 16-18, 2024. Virtual tickets are still available! All attendees can expect 2.5 days filled with actionable sessions, genuine networking opportunities and much more. Get your virtual ticket today before registration closes.

Choosing a career in public service is one of the most challenging yet rewarding arenas for a social media professional. The work you do is difficult, oftentimes draining, and sometimes thankless – but, we see you, socialgov, and greatly appreciate you! Your role is crucial and impactful to not only your agency, but your community, too.

Get ready to close out the 2024 Government Social Media Conference by celebrating government communicators everywhere! We’re excited to announce Brian Whittaker, the founder of Humans of Public Service, is joining the GSMCON2024 keynote lineup for a conversation that will leave you feeling appreciated and motivated to continue your incredible work in the socialgov field.

Keynote: Humans of Public Service - Shine Your Light
Brian Whittaker, Founder, Humans of Public Service

Join us for an inspiring session to hear how gratitude and recognition were created from tragedy and despair. We will identify ways to tap into our power and say goodbye to the days when we wait for someone else to empower us. We will discuss how to use social media to create trust in government and empathy for people who serve. Get ready to use your power to shine light and shape a brighter future for all.

If you haven’t met Brian Whittaker yet, he’s a distinguished technology executive within the Federal government and the visionary founder of Humans of Public Service (HOPS), an award-winning platform that has shared the stories of more than 160 public servants humanizing public service to inspire trust and build the government we deserve. 

Starting his career in the private sector, Brian transitioned to public service and has held leadership positions in the General Services Administration, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. In the Federal government, he has led organizations prioritizing the use of technology to improve public services. His projects include initiatives such as streamlining the farm loan application process and revamping online submission and processing of civil rights claims.

Virtual Tickets still available for GSMCON2024

Only virtual tickets are still available for GSMCON2024! This hybrid event is happening April 16-18, 2024 from wherever you are. 

Join 1,000+ of your fellow socialgovs to hear from speakers like Brian, Jon-Stephen Stansel, Crisis Ready Institute founder Melissa Agnes and over 40 industry leaders at GSMCON2024. Get your Virtual Ticket today to be part of:

• 2.5 days filled with valuable info for your role! Don’t expect 2.5 days of boring Zoom meetings – this virtual event is completely focused all on you & your learning experience.
• A variety of sessions to make GSMCON exactly what you need to succeed. This means session labeling for tracks and levels and topics that matter most to you in your role – view our speakers, packed lineup and session descriptions.
• Watch livestreamed keynote, general and breakout sessions in real-time from the comfort of wherever you are, meaning you’ll be right there with speakers and other attendees as sessions are happening! Post-event, you’ll also get on-demand access to most session recordings for 3 months.

While many industry-related conferences & trainings returned to in-person-only events, it remains our goal to make our events like GSMCON as accessible as possible to all who want to join. You’ll have special virtual hosts & emcees to guide your GSMCON2024 experience, planned virtual-only networking breaks throughout the program, opportunities for speakers to answer your questions and participate in lively chatbox conversations. 

Get your virtual ticket today for GSMCON — the premier social media conference for government. Learn best practices, actionable advice, virtually get together with fellow socialgovs and log off with the tools you need to do your job best. Register now!

We’ll see you virtually at GSMCON2024!

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