What if your next adventure could begin with a single question?
Google Maps has evolved beyond navigation with the introduction of ASK Maps, a feature that helps users discover places through natural conversations. Instead of searching with keywords, you can simply ask Maps for ideas, recommendations, and nearby experiences.
To explore this exciting feature in a real-world setting, we are launching the very first ASK Maps Explorers Meetup in Pune. The concept is simple: participants gather at a common meeting point, and together we let ASK Maps decide where the meetup goes next. Whether it leads us to a peaceful garden, a fascinating museum, a hidden tea shop, or an unexpected local gem, the journey becomes part of the experience.
Meeting Point: Shivajinagar Metro Station, Pune
Date: Saturday, 20 June
Time: 4:00 PM
Agenda
• Meet and introductions
• Discover ASK Maps
• Let ASK Maps choose a destination
• Explore the selected place
• Share experiences and feedback
• Group photo and wrap-up
This meetup is designed for explorers, map enthusiasts, photographers, Local Guides, and anyone curious about how AI-powered discovery can change the way we experience our cities.
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@framesbysumedh
Excellent topic; it will be real fun using “Ask Maps” by Gemini to roam around. 
Cheers!
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Thanks a lot 
Looking forward to meet you on Saturday 
Wow..!
This is a refreshingly new idea, and sounds super exciting, dear @framesbysumedh 
Count me in… 
I will be glad to host the next meetup in this series/challenge next time in Pune 
Let’s have loads of fun on 20th June 
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Thanks a lot Tushar Dada
I am looking forward to meet you on Saturday
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All the best for your meetup @framesbysumedh
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Thanks a lot TG Sir
I will surely join the meet-up
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Hi @framesbysumedh, this is hands down one of the most innovative and fun concepts for a meetup I’ve seen recently! 
Letting the ‘Ask Maps’ AI feature dictate your food and photography adventure is such a brilliant way to test out the tech in the real world. I am a huge fan of combining AI with map editing and food trails!
Since I am based a bit far away, I won’t be able to join you all in-person for this one, but I am already super excited for the recap post. I can’t wait to see which places the AI ends up picking for your photowalk and food trail. Have a fantastic meetup! 
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Thanks a lot for the kind words
This meet-up topic is open for all. Please feel free to conduct a meet-up in your City on this topic
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Most sincerely welcome, dear @framesbysumedh
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Loved this initiative @framesbysumedh My best wishes
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It is heartening to know that you are interested in the meetup, dear @Ayaanali
You can join virtually - and also host a meetup in your city for Ask Maps
Let me know when you need help
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Nice topic. Best wishes for your meet-up @framesbysumedh
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