Fantastic news 
@Kristen_NYC I’m super excited so I’m raise my hand 
for ConnectLive 2026 . I’ll definitely be filling out the form. The chance to Connect with fellow local guide and moderators and alos highlight google team in person. I’m excited for my first chance to attend. Fingers crossed 
. Thanks for the opportunity and update.
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Thanks for this information @Kristen_NYC 
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@Kristen_NYC
Exciting news. I hope i make the cut which would be my first Connect live experience
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Yay! This is such exciting news and a wonderful opportunity!
Thank you to the Connect & Local Guides teams for putting them on in 2026!
I recommend everyone to apply and hopefully we’ll all be able to attend.
Looking forward to it! 
I’ve just submitted my application!
Xx
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The good news in end year…thank you so much for this @Kristen_NYC and team 
Let’s connect every where every time:hugs:
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Super stoked!
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So excited to see this news 
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Niceeeeeeee , ConnectLIVE is back!
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Wow Great to hear another chapter of connect live
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Looking forward for a positive outcome…
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Tagging @MukulR @KamalHossen @NasimJ @Gezendunyali if you have seen this, please fill out the form. I hope to see you there!
@SengPheng @sakuraengly @Siborey @SophatCHY @Makara_YEM @sovanpong you have done a lot lately to Google Maps, please bring it up! I hope to see you in the event.
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Thank you @Sophea_Cambodia for tagging me. I already filled up this form yesterday!
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@Kristen_NYC So happy to hear that Connect LIVE is on again in 2026.
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Dear Neakro @ , I have been applied already. Hope to see you.
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Olá! @Kristen_NYC ! Estou muito feliz ao saber que o Connect está voltando para reunir os Local Guides!
Nesses últino cinco anos muitas coisas aconteceram e esta plataforma me ajudou encontras muitos novos amigos! Hoje o mndo ficou menor e a minha rede de amizade fez a vota so mundo!
Mas, isso não é tudo, desde 2017, quando comecei contribuir no Programa Local Guides, eu ajudei muitas pessoas, não só na minha Comunidades, mas também por lugares por onde andei!
O Google Maps me ajudou muito nesta jornada e eu ajudei pessoas atualizando informações! Porém, isso não é tudo, participeide diversos meet-ups no Brasil em outros países graças aos meets virutais!
Por exemplo, este ano organizei um Meet comemorativo aos 10 Anos do Google Maps, em fevereiro, Euromeet 2025, organizado por @LuigiZ , **Trac e Edições no Brasil, organizado por @RogerOhayashi .
Agora, preparado para 2026 fazer muito mais atigir o tão esperado Nível9!
Feliz 2026 para todos nós!
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very good news
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They’re a very important part of all Local Guides events! @LuigiZ “ONE MORE!” 
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Hi @Kristen_NYC
Please ask the team to add Iran to the lists, too. In previous events, there was a choice to select Iran, but this time it isn’t possible. Is there any solution?
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Now this is great news! I love the addition of an FAQ because that really helps understand the new process for Connect Live and how it works!
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