We’re thrilled to introduce you to the 2025 Government Social Media Conference Local Host Committee!

This passionate group of public sector professionals are donating their time and expertise to help make the hybrid 2025 Government Social Media Conference an even more remarkable experience for the entire socialgov community. Please join us in welcoming the GSMCON2025 Local Host Committee, and learn more about each member on the LHC webpage:

Jacob Board
Communications Manager, City of Jacksonville Beach

Juan Diasgranados
Public Affairs Manager, Miami-Dade County, Corrections and Rehabilitation Department

Mari Ganues
Director of Communications, Marketing and Event Management, City of Jacksonville/Kids Hope Alliance

Frances Rivera
Digital Communications Coordinator, City of Orlando

Beth Sherling
Program Coordinator, City of Lakeland, FL - Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Arts

Stephanie Silva
Events & Marketing Coordinator, City of Winter Park

Jamin Smith
Digital Content Manager, City of Lakeland

Ashley Turner
Social Media Manager, Charlotte County

Leilani Vaiaoga
Communication Specialist, MetroPlan Orlando

Kimberly Walker
Operations Administrator, Seminole County Property Appraiser

The Local Host Committee works directly with Team GSM to help make GSMCON an even greater success! Members not only contribute to planning special parts of the conference and other important tasks before and during the event, but also help attendees connect and experience the Orlando area. Thank you to each member for being part of this dedicated team!

GSMCON: The premier social media conference for government

What is GSMCON? It’s the largest social media conference designed specifically for government employees! 

GSMCON2025 is a special hybrid event where government professionals from across the world come together for exceptional learning and authentic networking in this niche field. We’re taking #GSMCON® to Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort® in Florida to celebrate our event’s 10-year anniversary.

You’re invited to join! Created for government professionals like yourself, everyone from agency leadership and social media coordinators to occasional contributors, agency legal counsel, or anyone who wants to know more about government social media is encouraged to attend. Walk away knowing exactly how you can use social media at your agency to effectively communicate with your community, while also protecting your agency from the risk of social media fails.

Register now during our Early-Bird sale to secure the best rate. We’ll see you in 2025!

Government Social Media empowers government professionals to achieve mastery in social media through conferences, online training, and professional 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 our free network for bi-weekly Government Social Media Chats or professional association for member-only webinars. Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest updates on training, events and more.