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Get ready for Connect Live 2019!

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Caption: A graphic that shows the Google Local Guides logo and the words “Connect Live 2019” over a forest and a pathway leading up to colorful buildings in the background.Caption: A graphic that shows the Google Local Guides logo and the words “Connect Live 2019” over a forest and a pathway leading up to colorful buildings in the background.

Today, I have the pleasure of representing the Local Guides team in sharing exciting news: Connect Live is back for 2019!

 

This November, we’re bringing 200—that’s right TWO HUNDRED—Local Guides Level 5+ from all around the world together in San Jose, California and Google’s headquarters for nearly four full days of exciting activities. We’ll kick things off on November 12 with a Welcome Reception, have two jam-packed days of activities, then close things out on November 15 with a Farewell Breakfast with the Local Guides team. To best serve our global community, Connect Live 2019 will be presented entirely in English.

 

If you’re one of the 200 Local Guides selected, you can expect to have numerous opportunities to give feedback directly to the Googlers that work on your favorite features, share what you love about Google Maps, and learn even more Local Guides skills.

 

Now, start preparing that application; we can’t wait to celebrate you!

 

Here’s everything you need to know.

 

The Basics

  • Dates: November 12–15
  • Location: San Jose, California
  • Applications open March 4, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. UTC.
  • Applications close April 30, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. UTC.
  • Follow along on social media using #localguidesconnect
  • More details on the official Connect Live 2019 website

 

FAQs

 

When do applications open for Connect Live 2019?

March 4 at 11:59 p.m. UTC.

 

When do applications close?

April 30 at 11:59 p.m. UTC.

 

What is your selection criteria?

Applications are open to Local Guides Levels 5+ during the application period.

 

Applicants will be selected based on a number of factors including, but not limited to:

 

The submission of a complete application includes:

  • A 1-minute video message responding to ONE of the prompts provided.
    • Prompts are: Tell us about your favorite place and what makes it special; What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your community?; or Why are you proud to be a Local Guide?

 

  • A new post on Connect that describes a cause you care about sharing on Google Maps and why. Whether you’re passionate about finding the world’s best French fries or making the map more eco-friendly, we want to know about it! Post your response using the Local Stories topic.

 

  • A new list created on Google Maps about any theme, including a title, description, and at least five places.

 

We’ll also be looking for:

  • High-quality, well-rounded, and consistent contributions on Google Maps over the past 12 months
  • Consistent involvement with the Local Guides community such as actively contributing on Connect or hosting meet-ups

 

What is the age requirement to apply for Connect Live?

All Connect Live attendees must be at least 21 years old by the event start date on November 12, 2019. This is because 21 is the legal drinking age in the United States and alcohol will be present at some events.

 

What makes a good application video?

We’re looking for Local Guides to give us a glimpse of their personality while responding to one of the prompts below. You do not need to create a video with special effects or video treatments, but you must speak on-camera. Most importantly, be yourself!

 

Please choose ONE of the following prompts:

  • Tell us about your favorite place and what makes it special
  • What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your community?
  • Why are you proud to be a Local Guide?

 

What makes a good Connect post?

Your post should help us get to know you better while answering the following prompt: Describe a cause you care about sharing on Google Maps and why. For example, your Connect post might be about how you like to add small businesses to the map, review the best dessert spots in your area, or answer questions about accessibility. Your Connect post should use the Local Stories topic. Good Connect posts include a clear and attention-grabbing title, photos, and descriptive information about your topic. This post will help you learn more about Connect.

 

What makes a good list?

Lists on Google Maps should include a theme, an informative title, and a helpful description. The best lists include at least five places and comments about each one. For more tips on creating great lists, visit this Connect post.

 

Why do you require us to share a video, a Connect post, and a list?

Submitting this information helps us to get to know you better, helping us to review your application.

 

Are Local Guides who were invited to attend an event before eligible to apply for Connect Live 2019?

All applicants will be considered based on the factors listed above. Attending a previous event neither guarantees nor disqualifies a Local Guide from being eligible to attend Connect Live 2019.

 

What happens at Connect Live?

Attendees will learn the latest news about Google products, meet Googlers and fellow Local Guides, and discover inspiring ways to become even better contributors. You can expect learning, friendship, and celebration. However, each year’s specific format and events are kept secret so that you’ll be surprised when you get there!

 

How many Local Guides will be selected to attend Connect Live?

Of the many applications we expect to receive, we will select 200 of the most dynamic Local Guides.

 

Will you watch every video?

Due to the volume of applications received, we will be prioritizing the review of applications based on a number of factors (outlined above). If your video has a tracked link or logs views, please note that the view count or tracked link usage may not be accurate and does not indicate the status of your application.

 

I don’t speak English, will you provide translation?

To best serve our global community, Connect Live 2019 will be presented entirely in English. In order to get the most out of the experience, attendees will need to confirm that they can communicate proficiently in English in addition to submitting all application materials in English.

 

Will you pay for my travel and visa or ESTA?

Flights, transportation, and hotel stays on primary arrival and departure dates will be arranged and paid for by Google. Meals will be covered by Google during the duration of the event. Visa or ESTA fees for one application will also be paid for by Google. However, attendees will be responsible for securing visas on their own.

 

If selected, am I able to extend my trip or bring guests?

If selected, attendees will be able to extend their trips at their own expense. Guests are not allowed at any events and are also at the attendees’ own expense, though each hotel room allocated to attendees may only accommodate two people maximum.

 

Do you only choose one representative per country?

We will consider all completed applications regardless of each applicant’s country. We aim to create an event that is diverse and inclusive, just like Google Maps.

 

What happens after I submit an application?

If an application is submitted successfully, applicants will see a thank you message on their screens, as well as receive a same-day confirmation email. The Local Guides team will email you if you’ve been selected by June 3, 2019.

 

When will selected applicants be notified?

Selected applicants will be emailed by June 3, 2019.

 

Will I be told if I haven't been selected?

All applicants will receive a decision email by June 3, 2019. If you don’t see an email from us, be sure to check your spam folder. Keep an eye out for future events and announcements by keeping in touch with Local Guides on Connect, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.


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6,419 Comments
Level 10

Thank you @TraciC 

Best of luck everyone.

Level 9

Whoa, thanks for the kick off, @TraciC!  Seems like everyone is preparing many things now! Good luck for all applicants!

 

Mutiah

Level 8

@TraciC Thanks a lot for the Important news, we're wating for this.  This year it's 200,  Just very much excited to participate in the Application, All the best to everyone who will get selected.     

Happy to hear it @TraciC.& the improvement as well (200 Local Guides & 4 Days). 

 

All the best #LocalGuides.

 

#ConnectLive2019 #200LocalGuides #VisaIssue

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Level 10

Such exciting news. Let's try our best to get there. All the best everyone! 

Thanks Traci & team.

Wow, this is good news, another chance to get upgraded by 200 local guides around the world and the Googlers, this is getting better and even better every second!

 

I hope everyone apply so that we make this community a better place for sharing knowledge and improving Google Map to make the world a better place and easy to access.

 

Thank you @TraciC and your team for bringing Connect Live 2019, I am starting preparing my application now, hopping to see you all there for more fun and learning.

Level 9
Level 9

Wow wow! 200?? This year sounds a bigger number of participants!!! Can't wait to apply it again this year. Wish everyone get this great opportunity! Thank for sharing this good news @TraciC .

Level 8

best of luck for everyone! 😍😍

see you in connect live 2019  😍😍😍😍😍

I can't wait!... I'm feeling soo crazy! 

Level 10

This announcement really come as a surprise because it comes earlier than expected. I guess the LG team need more time to review the application as there are many many amazing LG. The criteria is laid out clearer and also more comprehensive and I think it is good for applicant. Wish everyone best of luck. 

Level 10

Wow wow,I am excited , this huge thing is going to hit the floor,this will be my first connect live application. 

Level 10

200 all around the world is like a little planet of local guides and I am exited and hope to be a part of it.  

Level 9

Thanks for the information @TraciC ! I am excited to send in my application! And this time 200 LG rockstars! wow!

From Baguio City and Beyond!

What a great news, thanks dear @TraciC  for share this.

It's 200 for this year, really I am so excited and I am very hopeful to join this year 🙂

 

Level 8

Already @TraciC another great time to treasure, thank you 

 for tagging me here,

@ErmesT have you see what's coming up @KarenVChin how about you?

 

Level 7

Good news

jailsingh
Level 10

Will keep applying every year... Who knows if I get selected by Luck... 🙂

Atma Ram

This is " Big One " for our local guides community .

Good luck to everyone . 

I am so happy but I can't submit application due to my age 😁😁

If you guys share your connect moment , then I feel I am also there. 

Thanks for expand the attendees number @TraciC  and team.

Hope to see great event.

 

Level 7

Good news to all Local Guiders

jailsingh

Nice yaar I am so excited.

Level 7

Good news to all Local Guiders . We will select excellent event in California.Best of Luck to All Local Guiders.

jailsingh
Level 7

Hope you guys see there

thanks for big announcement @TraciC 

Level 9

Wow! Huge announcement @TraciC @. Best of luck everyone!

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Level 7

Im so excited to this event, hope i can join  😄

That's really Awesome, 200 this year, looking forward to be one of them....Fingers Crossed🤞🤞

Level 7
OMG !!! What a great news is this connect live 2019 already announced!!! I'm really super excited because of I'm able to apply for connect live 2019. Yes it would be amazing to go there and meeting with many local guides. Hope see you there guys in November 12 to 15 at Google Home . Good wish for everybody.
Md Zahidul Islam Opal

Hi @TraciC  thanks for the info... 😉

 

wohoo.. much more excited to give review hahah

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Level 8

Thanks for informing about this valuable information.

   

C.Rahman
Connect Moderator

Wowww..... Lets Guide....

This year i don't want to miss this...

Thanks for sharing this great announcement with us @TraciC 

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Level 7

Thanks @TraciC  for sharing the awesome announcement.  

Md Zahidul Islam Opal

Hello everyone good news is here i cant wait....Im so excited . Be ready give your best. We will meet wowwwww. All the best

Thanks @TraciC , #google #localguide

harshad
Level 8

Wow it’s great sound to hear 😍

 

Wow, this is great news for all local guides.

I definitely try my best to take part.

and you all as well try your best to get change to attending this event.

 

JIGAR BRAHMBHATT
Level 10

@TraciC 

WoW! That's the news of the year 2019.

Look forward to see many attractions happening throughout the World.

Thanks & Regards

aaryesdee

R S Dev
Level 10

Cảm ơn @TraciC  đã chia sẻ thông tin, nhưng tôi rất tiếc vì không biết tiếng Anh, và tôi luôn theo dõi sự kiện này. Chúc hội nghị thành công tốt đẹp.

 

Level 8

Wow, It's Great News I Am So Axcitet, Thank You @TraciC For This Great News.  @ @@@@ @

Good news, Yepey. Hopefully i can represent Philippines this year. Best of luck Fellow Guides. cheers 

Level 10

@TraciC  this is huge announcement. Best wishes to all LG's of Level 5+.

Level 9

@TraciC Hahahahha I am not interested in attending this event. Thank you local connect

Lera76
Level 9

Wow!! most awaited announcement 🙂
4 full days with 200 local guides will be really awesome 🙂
Thank you for this announcement @TraciC

Level 8

Wow that's a great news

Thank you for sharing with us @TraciC 

Bengaluru Local Guide

Great News! Connect Live is back!

Advance best wishes for the Connect Live 2019.

Hope this year the event will get lots of active Local Guide and quality contributions. Quality contributions are very important for Google Map.

Thanks, @TraciC for share this Good news. 

To all the Bangladeshi Local Guide: Prepare yourself for the largest event of Local Guides. 

#LetsGuide #localguidesconnect

 

 

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Level 8
Wow, Thank you for notify us.
Level 9

Halo @TraciC I prefer to be invited directly by Google based on the track record or contribution on google maps. like that it feels awesome and awesome

Lera76
Kabar baik! Connect Live kembali! Uang muka keinginan terbaik bagi Connect Langsung 2019. Berharap tahun ini acara tersebut akan mendapatkan banyak Panduan dan kualitas kontribusi Lokal aktif. kontribusi kualitas yang sangat penting bagi Google Map. Terima kasih, untuk berbagi Kabar baik ini. Untuk semua Bangladesh Local Guide: Persiapkan diri untuk acara terbesar dari Pemandu Lokal. Salam dari local Guide Bukittinggi, Sumatera Barat, Indonesia
Anonymous
Not applicable

Wow,  Excited to hear about this great Connect Live News @TraciC 

Thank you so much for sharing with us 

Even the local guides are learning to improve their contribution online via applications articles but the Connect Live is a great place to learn directly from Googlers and Moderators. The ideas we can change there meet many great contributors the team of Maps that make for local guides to be participant and helpful for others and reviewing their own experience uploading photos to explore world's places which is unknown for others. I hope to get involved and meet this great community in connect live 2019. As a local guide I have made some helps that really getting thankful response from the business and this make me proud being helpful on Map

Level 10

Wow! Great news @TraciC thanks for sharing this information. 

Level 10

Awesome news, thanks @TraciC !

Nik Panos
Level 8

Wow..It will be great event in year 2019.😍😍 Best of luck to all applicants