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Connect Live’s final 2018 stop: Delhi

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This past Saturday, we stopped in Delhi for our final Connect Live event of 2018. We welcomed more than 130 of Delhi’s top contributing Local Guides at The People & Co. for a day full of great discussions, delicious food, and beautiful photography.

Caption: A photo of red, orange, purple, green, yellow, and blue wristbands that say “Connect Live DELHI 2018” placed on a wooden table.Caption: A photo of red, orange, purple, green, yellow, and blue wristbands that say “Connect Live DELHI 2018” placed on a wooden table.

The program began with a Googler Panel Discussion where team members from around the world came together on-stage to share their insights on Google Maps in India and how Local Guides continue to help others through their contributions. The panel was comprised of Sr. Program Manager Anal Ghosh (Hyderabad), Sr. Program Manager Nishant Nair (Singapore), Software Engineer Zhi Zhou (Tokyo), and was moderated by Program Manager Sonali Hasija (London).

 

Caption: A photo of panel moderator Sonali Hasija and panelists Anal Ghosh, Nishant Nair, and Zhi Zhou sitting on stage at Connect Live Delhi 2018.Caption: A photo of panel moderator Sonali Hasija and panelists Anal Ghosh, Nishant Nair, and Zhi Zhou sitting on stage at Connect Live Delhi 2018.

 

The panel weighed in on India-specific Maps features like 2-wheeler navigation mode and the rise of 360 degree photos. Panelists even shared their personal favorite features on Maps like the ability to share lists with friends.  Attendees then had the opportunity to ask questions and give feedback about the topics discussed.

 

Afterward, we welcomed Uma Raghuraman, a local food photographer and blogger, to the stage to share her tips on taking photos that capture the colors, textures, and personality of food.

 

Following the on-stage presentations, attendees divided into three groups to participate in a feedback session. They had the chance to share their opinions with fellow Local Guides and Googlers on how Google can better communicate with Local Guides, how Maps can empower us to travel safer, and how we can fill in the gaps that currently exist within the map.

 

Caption: A photo of Googler Sonali Hasija speaking into a microphone to Local Guide attendees sitting in the audience during a breakout session at Connect Live Delhi 2018.Caption: A photo of Googler Sonali Hasija speaking into a microphone to Local Guide attendees sitting in the audience during a breakout session at Connect Live Delhi 2018.

We loved having the chance to hear directly from our Local Guides! This feedback will help us better serve the broader community.


The excitement continued with a Photo Walk through the Cyber Hub where attendees were able to practice their mobile photography skills in a few different settings. Each group stopped at a cafe, bar, specialty store, and an arcade to learn photography tips from local bloggers.

 

Caption: A photo of two people taking a photo of four shot glasses filled with different kinds of beer using their smartphones at Connect Live Delhi 2018.Caption: A photo of two people taking a photo of four shot glasses filled with different kinds of beer using their smartphones at Connect Live Delhi 2018.

We concluded the event back at The People & Co. with a happy hour and reception to continue the conversation and connections. There, Local Guides had fun taking and sharing some psychedelic photos from our Kaleidoscope Photo Booth.

 

Caption: A photo of a Local Guide using the Kaleidoscope Photo Booth at Connect Live Delhi 2018.Caption: A photo of a Local Guide using the Kaleidoscope Photo Booth at Connect Live Delhi 2018.


Connect Live Delhi was a full day of learning, feedback, and fun. What a great way to conclude our 2018 event series! Check out our
Google Photos album to see the highlights from the event.  

 

We look forward to what Connect Live has in-store for 2019. Stay tuned to learn more!

174 Comments
It's looking great fun @cbos-NYC. Thanks to all @Googlelocalguide of the world who is dedicating their valuable time to help other people and making the Map more informative than ever. It's a pleasure for me that i am a member of this family. It is always fun to be here and learn wonderful things everyday.
Level 9

Keep it up ! I hope it was as beautiful and glamorous as that of Abuja Nigeria #ConnectliveAbuja2018

Anonymous
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can you send me one of those bracelets, please @cbos-NYC

Anonymous
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Hi, @cbos-NYC

Congratulation  Dehli Live Connect and team Google for for these succussfull events. Thanks for sharing with us hope we will be connect live 2019 in Karachi

Level 7

Great. Would surely like to join next time.

Level 8

Wow this is amazing, look like you guys had a great time. @cbos-NYC Thanks for sharing with us.

Bengaluru Local Guide
Level 8

Wow.. congratulations team for the successful event. Looks like you guys had a beautiful, memorable day. @cbos-NYC 

I always wanted to join in a localguidesconnect meetup.

Wonderful dear 

Level 7

Congratulations for successful event in delhi i am waiting for next event in mumbai if you really sure want to arrenge in Mumbai because many more local guides stay in mumbai and they want to attend that google loc guide event but they have some time and travel issue to they can't reach Delhi or any other coutcount so please arrange next event in mumbai beautiful city 

Level 3

i like it

Level 6
Bagus bagus
Level 7

Congratulations to team Google for the wonderful event of connect live Dehli,

It's nice to see many of our local guides from India got chance to learn more.

Thank you @cbos-NYC for sharing.👍👍

 

Ganesh
Level 7

#Awsome moment!

Level 10

Thank you @cbos-NYC It's a good atmosphere venue!

For India I imagine traffic safety is an urgent issue. It seems that what has been discussed about it proves that Google is paying attention to different themes in different regions.

#Let's introduce your Japan with #DeepJapan hashtag. You will discover Japanese background stories.
#Let's try your native language conversation with Google Translate #UseNativeLanguage
#Enrich Google Maps with Cycling information #Bike
#lit.link/yasumikikuchi #Guiding Star 2022 Inclusive Mapper

Level 9

Wow, I can feel the energy inside the room. Bring Connect Live to Delhi its truly a big deal, many enthusiastic LG comes in and inspiring each other and also got inspired. Amazing.

Thanks @cbos-NYC for writing the official recap post. Hopefully you all enjoyed the trip. 

 

Regards,

 

Mutiah

Level 7
It's good to see finally this came to India. Thanks to all who make it possible. Looking forward to attend such event next time.
Level 8

Thanks for share and congratulations.

great Meetup.

ehsang
Level 8

Hi @cbos-NYC,

 

I'm level 8 Local Guide in Delhi NCR.I love to explore places and try to help other people by rate places, Reviews, Photos and Videos on Google map. I try to contribute regularly and try to capture places which are not on Google map and add them on Map. I was waiting for this type of Local Guide meetup event for a long time. But don't know why I'm not get invited.

Level 7

I would like to thank Google Local guides team for organising such a knowledgeable & enjoying event in Delhi. I was there on local guide meet on last Saturday and I enjoyed it lot.Again looking for such kind of knowledgeable event in India.I am posting some photos of event,hope you guys will like it.Me With Software Engineer Zhi ZhouMe With Software Engineer Zhi Zhou

 

Me with Program Manager Sonali HasijaMe with Program Manager Sonali Hasija

 

Level 9

Hey @juna999,

Sharing private information on connect isn't permissible. Kindly edit your post and remove the name of that local guide & your phone number. I'm tagging one of our google moderator to look into this issue. 

@sonnyNg

Google Maps and Chrome Product Expert.

Always use @ before name to tag anyone on the Connect.
Level 8
Level 8

I am late to the party xD

Glenn Guiao
Former Google Contributor

Hi @juna999,

 

Thanks for sharing with us and for the cooperation to resolve the issue.

 

As @deepakjhic have mentioned, we should refrain from sharing personal information publicly on Connect in order to protect yours and other users' privacy and safety. 

 

Follow up to that, I have removed the regarded information from your post.

 

If you wish to get in touch with other Local Guides, there is a private messaging system in place instead .

 

Please take a moment to review our community policy and check this useful tips on using this community before posting.

Due to the volume of private messages Google Moderators receive, I do not read or respond to private messages. Please post publicly so others may benefit from your discussion. If you require urgent assistance, please tag a Google Moderator.
Thank you!
Level 6

Thanks for sharing  it's  great event, enjoy..!

Level 9

Wow, This is amazing!!

I am still waiting to attend my first Connect Live.

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Level 8

@cbos-NYC Good to know about this event in Delhi. Looking forward to the announcement about the next event in Abu Dhabi in near future. Cheers! 

Level 8

 Création post @cbos-NYC

 

Looks liké the évent sans fun.

Thanks for Sharingan situation us.

 

Level 8

Congratulations to all attendees and Google for giving such a wonderful experience and learning. Seems like everyone had a great time and opportunity to meet the experts. I hope i would attend such a session in my city too.

Level 6

It was an wonderful and welcoming event. Thank you to the entire team for such fruitful event.Kudos!!

Level 6

It was an wonderful and welcoming event. Thank you to the entire team for such fruitful event. Kudos!!

Spoiler
Thanks for sharing this Wonderful event in Delhi. I wish many more such event follow in future in other Metros or prominant places like Jaisalmer, Rameswaram, Khajuraho, Goa, and in capital of Asian countries easily accessible.
@cbos-NYC
Dhanasekaran

Can some one explain why my post was marked as Spoiler?

Dhanasekaran
Level 8

Hi @Dhanasekaran_Muthu,

 

Your question can be answered by a  Google moderator as to why your post was marked as spoiler. It must have breached Google's local guide policy I guess.

Level 7

Hi @cbos-NYC, I am new on this community and I am planning to do my frist local meet up here in Brisbane City, Australia. I am wondering how I can get some marketing local review products, I would love to do this first meet up and giving away some of products and engage with more local guides.

 

I would appreciate any support or assistance!

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Pablo

Level 8

Glad to see you all here.

Greetings from Nepal. 

Namaste, Niraj

Former Google Contributor

Hello @Dhanasekaran_Muthu,

 

The spoiler is an option you have as a user to add to your post or comment. I think you may be confusing it with spam. 

 

If you posted via a smartphone, it is quite easy to accidentally add a spoiler.

 

If you want to remove it, please see this post How to remove an unintended 'Spoiler'.

Due to the volume of private messages Google Moderators receive, I do not read or respond to private messages. Please post publicly so others may benefit from your discussion. If you require urgent assistance, please tag a Google Moderator. Thank you!

@MortenSI

Thanks for clarification of the accidental tag of "Spoiler" and suggestion of tool for removal.

I will take your advice in fiture posts.

Dhanasekaran

Hi @cbos-NYC

Greetings from the Bangladesh Local Guide!

 Thanks for sharing the Connect Live Delhi photo and event's details with us. 

Simply amazing to see all the contributor in a frame. The event was colourful.

Hope near future this type of events will be held in Bangladesh.

Thanks again. 

#LetsGuide

 

#LocalGuides | #LetsGuide | #Bangladesh |#BangladeshLocalGuides | #SoundOfBeautifulBangladesh
Level 9

Please come to Surabaya, Indonesia 🙂

Level 7

شكراً 

Level 10

Seems like so many thing happening.

Nice to see so many local guide at one place.

 

I think I missed the event.

What was the selection criteria?

 

Gyan
Level 1

it was great

Level 1

wow its so beautiful

Former Google Contributor

Hi @pedramvatani,

 

Thanks for your feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed the event.

 

On the other hand, your post is now available on Connect. I would like to apologize for your post being marked as spam. Our filters run 24/7 and they can be a little harsh at times.

 

You can visit this article to learn more - Why was my Connect post marked as spam?

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Thank you!
Level 8

Looking forward to see Connect live Nairobi!!  Seems there's was a lot of learning during the event. 

Level 1

Really nice

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My contribution is here but i am so sad 😤😤I am sharing photos,videos on Google Map .Google no invite me but i hope Google Teams Help to me 

 

 

Level 8

Super une très bonne idée j’aimerais vous voir un jour dans mon pays. 

Ça sera un rêve en pleine journée 

merci pour ça @cbos-NYC

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