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Nextdoor joins the GSMCON2025 lineup

Apr 23, 2025

Registration officially closes for the 2025 Government Social Media Conference after May 9, 2025–or sooner if it sells out! This is your mission-critical opportunity to get the training, strategy, and support you need to lead in today’s digital public service landscape. Secure your spot at the premier event for government social media professionals by registering now.

We’re excited to officially announce that Nextdoor will be joining us at GSMCON2025!

You’ll find Nextdoor in the Expo Area, where you can stop by to ask questions, swap ideas, and get hands-on with tools for building stronger digital relationships in your agency’s backyard. They’ll also take the stage during a Speed Session, led by Joseph Porcelli, offering a direct line to best practices and updates:

Speed Session: Harnessing the Full Power of Nextdoor
Learn how to optimize your use of Nextdoor and effectively attain your goals! This session will cover the latest updates and best practices for both Nextdoor's free page and advertising platforms, directly from Nextdoor staff. If you have any questions, please visit our booth at the Expo for additional support.

You may remember meeting Joseph at past GSMCONs! Joseph joined Nextdoor in May 2014 and serves as Nextdoor's Global Public Agency & Disaster Response Lead. In his role, Joseph manages relationships with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as the company’s disaster response initiatives. He is also an internal partner to global public agency teams and country managers.

Get the training you need at GSMCON2025

There are over 40 speakers announced for GSMCON2025! GSMCON is packed with actionable insight from top professionals in government communication. Our general session and breakout speakers are tackling the real challenges you face—from platform shifts to public trust to content strategy.

Explore session tracks like Public Safety, Crisis & Trust, or Brand & Content Strategy, and find options labeled Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced to support your growth at every level. Plus, all attendees get post-conference on-demand access to session recordings—so you won’t miss a thing.

View our speakers and packed lineup.

Final chance to register: May 9, 2025

GSMCON2025 is where government social media professionals go for mission-critical training—and that includes direct insights from the platforms themselves. From strategy to tools to community trust, these are the conversations that help you lead with confidence.

Ticket sales officially close May 9, 2025. Now’s the time to secure your spot for hands-on training, real-world solutions, and conversations that shape the future of digital public service→Register Now

Government Social Media® empowers government professionals to achieve mastery in social media through conferences, online training, and 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 the free GSM Network for text-only chats on socialgov topics or access the Government Social Media Association (GSMA) for regional virtual meetups and educational webinars.

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