Don’t lose your chance to be part of the #GSMCON® 10th anniversary conference! After last year’s event ticket sell-out, make sure you secure your spot today. Register by March 31 to save the most during Regular Registration and guarantee your place at the premier event for government social media professionals.

Whether you’re walking into the ballroom at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort® or tuning in from around the world, get ready to be welcomed to the 2025 Government Social Media Conference in style.

We’re thrilled to introduce your GSMCON2025 emcees—a mix of returning favorites and a brand-new face bringing serious energy to the socialgov stage. These three will be your guides, hype crew, and go-to voices throughout the event. Let’s meet the team!

Ariana Donley, Government Social Media® - Your In-Person Emcee
A key member of Team GSM, Ariana Donley brings her behind-the-scenes expertise front and center as your in-person emcee for GSMCON2025. With a deep understanding of what makes this event special and a genuine love for the community, Ariana is here to welcome you with warmth and help make your time in Florida unforgettable.

DJ Will Gill - Your Virtual Emcee
Making his GSMCON debut, please join us in welcoming DJ Will Gill! He’s bringing high energy, smooth transitions, and a whole lot of personality to the virtual experience. Known for hosting major events across the country, DJ Will Gill keeps audiences engaged, energized, and having fun—even from behind a screen. 

John Chen, Engaging Virtual Meetings - Your Hybrid Emcee
It’s a GSMCON milestone! This year marks John Chen’s fifth GSMCON appearance—and for the first time, he’s joining us in person! After four years of guiding our virtual attendees with energy, creativity, and the occasional lightsaber, John is stepping into a brand-new hybrid role. You’ll find him both online and on-site, helping bridge the experience between virtual and in-person attendees with his signature interactivity and enthusiasm.

What can you expect with this emcee lineup?

These emcees do more than just introduce speakers—they set the tone, keep the momentum going, and create a sense of connection that lasts well beyond the closing session, whether you’re seated front row or watching from your desk.

Here’s how you’ll see them in action at GSMCON2025
Ariana will be your on-stage guide during General Sessions, helping in-person attendees navigate key moments and major speakers—but if you spot her around the venue, don’t be shy about saying hi! 

DJ Will Gill will be hyping up our virtual attendees, hosting the Virtual Welcome Reception and leading general sessions for those tuning in online. He’s here to make sure that even from behind a screen, you’ll feel the energy, excitement, and community spirit of GSMCON.

And John Chen is stepping into a brand-new hybrid role this year, helping bridge the gap between our in-person and virtual communities. You’ll find him hosting virtual-only networking breaks, leading a special VIP virtual networking activity, emceeing live on the Expo Stage, connecting with attendees at his booth in the Expo area, and sharing insight in a Speed Session. Whether you’re attending virtually or on-site, John will be there to help make your experience engaging, welcoming, and interactive.

You can look forward to high-energy intros that get you pumped for what’s ahead, real-time engagement with attendees, and thoughtful transitions that help each part of the event flow. From music and movement to interactive moments and heartfelt highlights, this trio helps make GSMCON what it is: an unforgettable experience.

We don’t just add emcees for fun (though, yes, they are fun)—we do it because your experience matters. We know your role is demanding, fast-paced, and sometimes isolating. So we make sure every moment at GSMCON feels worth your time—welcoming, engaging, and energizing. Our emcees help bring that experience to life, making sure you feel supported, seen, and fully part of this incredible community, no matter if you're on site or attending virtually.

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Secure your spot today to join 1,200+ of your fellow socialgovs at the largest social media conference in the world for government. In this packed lineup led by industry leaders, you’ll take away best practices, actionable advice, solutions you need for your role and a new network of government social media peers.