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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
Level 8

Hi @PranabDaulagupu,

 

Don't be upset if you were not invited. There are many events to follow and only top contributors of different cities are invited to be a part of it. 

 

So continue contributing to the Google maps and hope for the best!!!

 

https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/All-Ideas/How-about-a-nice-introductory-video-when-you-first-l...

 

 

Level 7

When we will be having such meet up in Pune, Maharashtra. Eagerly waiting for it.

Level 8

woow.. its fantastic.weldone india........... keep it up

SrilankaLocalGuide ChameeraM

Level 10

Glad to know the sucess of  Connect Live’s final 2018 stop: Delhi ! Keep it up and expect more such fruitful  events in future! 

jojo
Level 5

Man, This is so beautiful to just read only about Local Guide Connect, I can imagine how wonderful it will be to be there. You will come to know some great ideas from some great people.

 

Please do let us know by sending an email or notification so next time I can come and grab some knowledge of wisdom.

 

Thanks,

Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar
Level 8

Hi @Neevarp,

 

Welcome onboard.

 

It is indeed a great place to share your knowledge and to know your fellow local Guides. 

 

You will be notified when someone replies to your post or you can sign in to explore the connect forum.

 

I would advise you to fill the Introduce yourself topic so that we know more about you. 

 

https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/All-Ideas/How-about-a-nice-introductory-video-when-you-first-l...

 

 

Level 8

Wow @cbos-NYC this event looks AMAZING!!!!! All the colors are vivid are eye catching and makes looking at the pictures and connecting with the event is GREAT!!!  

 

Wish I could've been there!!!! Thanks for the share!!!!

 

Happy Guiding... 

-TB is talking about it!!!
Level 7

Any event in Hyderabad let me know 

Level 8

 Hi @khaleel1,

 

You can check upcoming meet-ups under the heading Meet-ups.

 

This way you wouldn't have to rely on anyone else there is a high possibility of missing any upcoming meet-ups in Hyderabad.

 

 

https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/All-Ideas/How-about-a-nice-introductory-video-when-you-first-l...

Level 8

@cbos-NYC thank you for sharing this. On a side note, it would be a nice perk to send one of those Google bracelets (without the Connect Live part because that is saved for people who attented) to all local guides (maybe above level 4 or 5) in the US and abroad. Just a little recognition for a job well done.

Level 9

Wow 

It is great to have an extent like this so that more people could involve in it .

https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/badges/userbadgespage/user-id/21203/page/1#
Level 9
Spoiler
very nice
Somnath Deogharia
Connect Moderator

Hi @cbos-NYC I love to see the photos and the stories. Thanks for sharing 🙂

Indonesia Local Guides
Anonymous
Not applicable

Ano @JanVanHaver těším se až bude event v Evropě ... třeba v Praze a dalších městech! 

Connect Moderator
Level 8

Wow !! Great,

         I hope Something will be happen in  Mumbai or Kalyan So that So many people who don't know about google local guide and Local guides connect program we can discuss and more and is possible then goodies will help to work more for google with gifts also. We love google and I also love to contribute my skills & all knowledge with photos and information and edits & small small information to the people who need on Maps. 🙂 ❤️

I'm a local guide level 8,since 2014 and my main subject is historical monuments and places of interest 

Level 6

Hi friends 

 

Good experience of the guides connect Delhi ..........

Rajan Dixit
Level 9

sir

may i know the next meeting in delhi 

 

arun singla

Level 9

sir

may i know the next meeting in delhi . you have invited 130 local guides in the recent meeting held in december in delhi .  i am also local level seven local guide and last month in the top 1 % of local guides in delhi . please inform what is the criterion to invite the local guides .

 

arun singla

Former Google Contributor

Hi @runsingla,

 

Local Guides for such organized events are selected based on a variety of criteria including level, types of contributions, and activity on Connect.

 

Keep contributing on Google Maps and Connect.

 

Stay tuned for the upcoming events.

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!

Congratulations friends i am waiting for next event to sharing on Google Maps .

Level 6

Congratulations to all, it's a moment to get more knowledge.

Level 10

Sensational Connect Live at Dehli. Thank you @cbos-NYC for this super recap with such interesting information about this wonderful bright colourful time at Connect Live 2018 in India. 

 

You all look like you had an excellent event and learnt a lot to share with us all. 

 

Have a fantastic 2019 all! 

 

With kind regards

@Justine2807

 

 

Level 10

Congrats Connect Live in Dehli. I never knew there was a meet up there. Now I know!

Level 5

Congratulations on a successful event!

Level 8

Hi @Signlanguage14,

 

Only top contributors of different cities are invited to be a part of such events.

 

So continue contributing to the Google maps and hope for the best!!!

 

https://www.localguidesconnect.com/t5/All-Ideas/How-about-a-nice-introductory-video-when-you-first-l...

 

Level 8

Would love to see an event like this in Bangladesh too, someday soon may be. You know, there are a tons of dedicated Local Guides here; we all are looking forward to host you guys too someday haha 

Level 7

To the fellow moderators,

Do arrange such Connect Live meet ups in rest of the Metropolitan cities.

We too want to be part of such great happenings.  We are missing on the fun part of it. Come on, who likes giving only kudos and commenting on posts, because not all are selected for the Ultimate meet up.

 

Anupam Pratihar,

A fellow local guide from Kolkata. 

Level 9

Hope such event will take live for Dhaka

 

Level 8

Hi @cbos-NYC,

 

It was a wonderful experience attending a event like this. Connecting with so many local guides, famous bloggers and the amazing team. It was a fun way of sharing ideas and feedback. This was my first time attending a event like this and it was super fun. 

 

Looking forward to meet all of you in 2019 as well. 🙂

Level 8

It was very great event it seems by reading a blog and seeing pictures . All the local guides knowledge has been expanded by this event.

We  hope to be invited in next event in any where in India so that we can learn more and more about local guide program .(thanks for sharing)

Thank you

Sudhanshu Dube

Thanks for share @cbos-NYC

Level 8
It's looks so attractive and wonderful. Thanksn for the sharing.
Level 8

Good guys......... Keep contributing

I am waithing for new 2019 event when and where Set event.I love it Google Map

Anonymous
Not applicable

 Hi @cbos-NYC

Even though i was unable to participate in connect live at delhi i am also willing to wear the pride of being level 7 local guide. I think you have some bands or badges . Can i have one of them.

 However @cbos-NYC thank you so much for sharing

Regards,

Chamodh

Sri Lanka 

Level 8

Hi All Local Guide,

You all did amazing Work, that's why you enjoyed the party.................next time I would love to join you.....Yay ,😉

thanks for sharing memories and pics.Sushil RaghavSushil Raghav

 

Thanks 

Level 8

Good

Sachin Pagire
Level 9

Se puede notar en las fotos que fue un evento muy interesante, espero que algún día Google decida organizar un evento similar a ese en República Dominicana. 

Level 7

When I will able to join such events . Please visit Ranchi . I am waiting for you

Level 7
When I will get chance to participate in it . Please visit my home town Ranchi
Level 6

Great event guyz. @cbos-NYC do come in Maharashtra we have alot of places to explore. Like Pune, mumbai, AURANGABAD, parbhani, Nanded and so on..

SHAIKH
Level 10

When is Connect Live Mumbai I have filled the form & got a confirmation as well but not been updated further about exact location & time please help 

When connect live 2019 in #Guwahati @Assam

@cbos-NYC 

Level 6

pls let me know when you are arranging same for kolkata . I am very much interested to join connect. Thanks,  Buddhadeb.

Level 5

WOW, Just got to know about GOOGLE's EVENT.
Loks like everyone had a great time, Would love to be a part of event of connect live Dehli, this YEAR.

Level 6

What a day. What an event. Eagerly waiting for one such day here in Kolkata

@sheel