Registrations are now OPEN: Namaste India Local Guides Summit '26! 🎉

Hello everyone, the Countdown begins…

Remember when we dropped the ‘Save the Date’ and promised a massive celebration for the world’s largest and most active community? Well, the wait is officially over! Bringing to life our summit’s motto—संगच्छध्वं, संवदध्वं (Come together, communicate together!)—registrations are now officially open for the Namaste India Local Guides Summit '26! Get ready to pack your bags this Independence Day weekend, because we are turning that initial buzz into two unforgettable days of mapping, learning, and connection right here in Delhi.

:glowing_star: MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: CHIEF GUEST REVEAL! :glowing_star:

To make this mega meet-up even more spectacular, we are absolutely thrilled to announce that @Latika_Malhotra (Product Marketing Lead (UGC)) and her team will be joining us as our Chief Guests! This is an incredible opportunity to hear directly from the team behind the tools we use every day, share your experiences, and celebrate our community’s massive impact together.

:date: When: 15-16 August 2026 :round_pushpin: Where: Oh Honey By Skyhouse, Delhi, India


:world_map: What’s the Summit Plan?

:sparkles: Day 1: Summit & Community Activities (August 15)

  • Connect & Learn: Icebreakers, panel discussions, and pro-tips on contributions (Photos, Reviews, Edits, and Accessibility!).

  • Action: Guided Map Walks and real-time mapping contributions.

  • Celebrate: Experience the cultural vibes with our Independence Day celebrations while networking with contributors from across the country.

:cityscape: Day 2: Delhi Exploration (Optional - August 16)

  • A relaxed day to bond and make live contributions!

  • Jump on a Hop-On Hop-Off (HOHO) Bus tour or join us for a visit to Chandni Chowk and nearby heritage areas.

(Note: All Day 2 expenses like tickets, food, and transport are self-paid ).


:admission_tickets: Registration Details

This is a self-funded community event, and we have a limited number of seats available! Confirmations are strictly on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t wait.

  • Registration Fee: ₹1200 per participant

  • What’s Included (Day 1): Summit entry, access to all sessions/activities, event support, Lunch, basic refreshments, and an exclusive Welcome Kit! (Please note: The fee does not cover travel, accommodation, or Day 2 activities.)

:backhand_index_pointing_right: Click here to Register


:handshake: Want to Volunteer?

Are you a community builder or map enthusiast who wants to help make this magic happen? We’d love to have you on the organizing team! :backhand_index_pointing_right: [Form Link]

What’s Next? Keep an eye out! We’ll be announcing the full speaker lineup, detailed agenda, and more community updates very soon.

This is more than an event—it’s a celebration of India’s Local Guides community. Learn. Contribute. Connect. Explore.

See you in Delhi!

Community Disclaimer

:black_small_square: Namaste India Summit is an unofficial Local Guides community gathering created by passionate Local Guides for fellow community members. This event is independently organized and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or managed by Google.

Travel & Participation

:black_small_square: Attendees are expected to independently arrange and bear the costs of travel, accommodation, and other personal expenses required to attend the event in Delhi, India.

Event Updates

:black_small_square: More information regarding the agenda, sessions, venue details, and activities will be shared closer to the event date.

Registration & Communication

:black_small_square: Your email address will only be used for registration-related communication, event updates, and response management.

Photography & Media

:black_small_square: Photos and videos may be captured during the event for community sharing, documentation.

Code of Conduct

:black_small_square: All participants are expected to maintain respectful, inclusive, and community-friendly behavior throughout the event.

Venue & Schedule Changes

:black_small_square: Event schedules, activities, speakers, and venue arrangements may be updated or modified based on operational requirements or unforeseen circumstances.

#NamasteIndiaSummit26 #LocalGuides #GoogleMaps #IndiaLocalGuides #DelhiSummit #LocalGuidesConnect

Meet-ups Connections & celebrations

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Here is the first summit post,

  1. Save the Date for Namaste India Summit 26
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This is absolutely incredible! :tada:

We need to build on this momentum and make this an absolutely grand event.

To everyone reading this: don’t sit on the sidelines! This is our chance to be part of something truly special and drive real change. Step up, bring your energy, and let’s amplify this movement to make a massive impact.

Drop a :raising_hands: in the replies if you’re joining us—let’s make history together!

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Thank you so much for the amazing response and support from the community! :folded_hands::india:

Seeing Local Guides from different cities come together with so much excitement truly motivates the organizing team to make this summit something special for everyone.

We’ve officially opened registrations now, and we’re working hard on:
:sparkles: Sessions & community activities
:person_walking: Map walks & exploration plans
:microphone: Speaker interactions
:handshake: Networking opportunities
:wrapped_gift: Welcome kits & surprises

This summit is being built by the community, for the community, and every suggestion, idea, and support means a lot to us.

Looking forward to welcoming everyone to Delhi for an unforgettable Local Guides experience! :rocket::sparkles:

:backhand_index_pointing_right: Registrations: Namaste India Local Guides Summit Website

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Yess let’s make this sucessful event .I have done my registration whats about you?

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Hi @deepakjhic , This is fantastic news! Congratulations to you and the team for opening registrations for the Namaste India Local Guides Summit ’26. It’s wonderful to hear that Googler @Latika_Malhotra ji and the team will be joining us. This presents a great opportunity for the community to learn and share feedback directly. I plan to register soon. Thank you to you and the team for all your hard work in making this happen.

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This is going to be truly spectacular. Let’s come together and be part of history.

Kudos to the organizing team and all the distinguished attendees for making this remarkable event possible. Together, we are all set to experience the incredible Local Guides vibe.

Chalo Dilli…

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Yes will meet you and teams
@deepakjhic

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Let’s go, Namaste India!

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Make this good and successful event. This for this opportunity.

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This will be really a big event and opportunity for all Indian local guides to meet and greet everyone at one platform, face to face.

@deepakjhic @AmbrishVarshney @NareshDarji @Kumaarsantosh @Tejal @SharmaK @curatorofmemory @Rahul001 @TravellerG sir @Shrut19 @RosyKohli @Gurukrishnapriya …please join the campaign by registering asap.

Thanks for your kind support as always.
Cheers!

@Manishhh @ShreyaMusings @Ssiddharth2000 @ReshamDas dada @nish_25 @NERKARAMIT @abhishekpatk @ShubhamWaman @Supriyadevkar @SayliWalve @Sagarkanherkar @Rohan10 , please get your friends and register asap

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Yeeeee @deepakjhic very very excited to join. Will be thrilling to see all new and familiar faces and gel up with them :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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नमस्कार
@AjitThite
टॅग साठि धन्यवाद..
छान आहे अजेंडा
सर्व अटेंडिज व आयोजक ना मनःपूर्वक शुभेच्छा..

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I look forward to see you here @Shrut19

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Yayyy @Ruchee2, would love to meet like minded local guides very soon.

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Yes @AjitThite we have lots of things in the bucket for local guides. Local Guides will have fun with so much informative sessions.

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Hi @DebanjanChak see you soon

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See you soon brother. @ReshamDas
Its been long time, since you shifted to your home state.

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Yes @Ptrivedi See you soon

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We would to love to have you here and would love to share your journey with local guides. @PrasadVR

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