Why You Should Attend Connect Live 2018?

Screenshot of Local Guides Connect Live 2018

Google is calling for top community members, Local Guides, who help share their passions regarding writing high-quality reviews, taking great photos and helping put businesses and places on Google Maps to attend the 3rd annual community summit in San Francisco, the USA.

For the past two years, it was called the Local Guides Summit 2016 and 2017. This year, it is changing a bit with a new brand name, Connect Live 2018.

We are calling it Connect Live to better represent one of the best parts of the original event: the chance for Local Guides to connect with one another in person and online. ~ Google Local Guides Team

See Also: 5 Reasons You Should Join Google Local Guides 

Why you should attend this Connect Live 2018 event?

All selected attendees will have a chance to give feedback directly to Google Maps team, Googlers, and also get tips on topics like taking amazing photos, helping people with accessibility needs, and sharing discoveries.

For me, I recommend every Local Guide who meets the requirement to apply because it is an unforgettable life experience and great opportunities - making new friends around the world, learning some new features, and having a chance to explore the United State and beyond.

The selection criteria:

•  Applications will be open only to Local Guides Level 5+ during the application period.
• Applicants will be selected based on a number of factors including, but not limited to: The submission of a complete application with the following requirements: Each Local Guide must submit a 1-minute video message, appearing on camera to share reasons for applying
• Each Local Guide must submit a post here on Local Guides Connect with an introductory message and more insights into their experience with the program
• Fantastic contributions to Google Maps in the past 12 months
• Consistent involvement with the Local Guides community such as being a Connect moderator, meet-up host, and active Connect contributor 
• The ability to understand and speak English 

The basic information:

• Event dates: October 16 — 18, 2018
• Place: San Francisco and Mountain View, California
• Applications open April 11, 2018, and close on May 1, 2018 
• Follow along on social media using #LocalGuidesConnect

List of useful resources for your application:

• Introduce Yourself — April 2018 on Local Guides Connect
• Tips for your Connect Live application video
• Online application form

[Watch] Video behind-the-scenes at Google's Local Guides Summit 2017 below:



Apply for this year's event in five easy steps:

1. Record a 1-minute video in English, telling us about yourself
2. Share a link to a Connect post of your choice
3. Visit the Connect Live 2018 website to apply (after logging in to your Local Guides account)
4. Complete all the questions
5. Submit your application and share your excitement on social media using #LocalGuidesConnect

Are you ready to apply for Connect Live? For more information about this event, please check out the Connect Live 2018 site. Wish you all the best, include me 😀!