@Kristen_NYC happy to hear about this 
I hope this will be my first event related to Google maps 
Super excited
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Excited for this! Greetings from Saudi Arabia
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Sounds great!
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How beautiful to start off this new year with connect 2026 
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I’m happy to share that I’ve submitted my interest to attend ConnectLIVE 2026!
Being a Local Guide for several years, contributing reviews, photos, and updates on Google Maps has been an important part of my journey. ConnectLIVE is a great opportunity to learn directly from Google teams, connect with fellow Local Guides, and exchange ideas that help us make our contributions even more meaningful.
If you’re a Local Guide and interested in participating, applications are currently open. Submitting the form only shows your interest and does not guarantee an invitation, but it’s definitely worth applying.
Here’s the official link to apply:
Best of luck to everyone who applies! Looking forward to connecting with more Local Guides from around the world.
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Best news of the year!!
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Great…It’s very exciting.
Love from Bangladesh..
@Kristen_NYC I’m a newbie to this platform but I’ve been a Local Guide for years now! I’m so excited about this I can hardly stand it! SO HAPPY TO BE HERE! 
Let’s gooo Local Guide Team! 
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Welcome @Karbear! I’m new too, and a fellow Level 6!
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Want to attend the ConnectLIVE 2026. So excited for this.
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Excellent News! Excited about the opportunity to apply and Connect with all the community!
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Wow Great News @Kristen_NYC
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با آرزوی موفقیت
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@Kristen_NYC Very excited to hear officially, hope excited members have to be a part of this😄
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Excited to see whats coming!
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Great news! As a connect live alumni I would love to a part of this and share how life changed in the last 7 years post connect live 2018.
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Happy to know about that I wish to attend connect live because last time we are not attending live because Covid-19 in all over world
So this time I wish to attend connect live and all body pray for me select in this event 
Great News @Kristen_NYC ,
Have Applied after 2 years the last time i was on Level 5 this time on Level 7,
Fingers crossed🤞,
All the best Everyone 
Lets Hope 2026 brings in some good news.
Wow @Kristen_NYC That’s amazing news!
Thank you for informing us about ConnectLIVE 2026🎉
Wishing everyone the best✨️
Wow, what a wonderful opportunity.