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Local Guides Summit 2017 - Applications Open April 3rd

Former Google Contributor

 

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On behalf of the Local Guides team, I am happy to announce the Local Guides Summit 2017, our second annual summit taking place in San Francisco, California this October.

 

Last year, we held our inaugural Local Guides Summit, selecting 75 applicants from 37 countries for two days of talks, workshops, breakout sessions and local exploration at Google offices in the San Francisco Bay Area in California. Check out the recap video, recap post, and photos to experience what it was like for attendees.

 

This year we’re back, for a slightly bigger summit — we’re selecting 150 applicants — in the San Francisco Bay Area on October 10-12, 2017. We’ve taken into account the highlights and the learnings from last year and we are in full planning mode to make it an incredible experience for all. What’s more: we’re planning more video livestreaming, so even if you aren’t in attendance, you’ll be able to join in on the fun online. Follow along on all social media channels with the hashtag #LGSummit17.

 

Applications open on April 3. To apply to attend the Local Guides summit, you must be an active Local Guide Level 5 and submit an application that includes a 1-minute video. Successful applicants will be selected based on their application, active contributions to Google Maps and involvement in the Local Guides community (like being a moderator or meet-up host).

 

Details:

  • When? October 10 - 12th 2017
  • Where? San Francisco and Mountain View, CA
  • Applications open: April 3
  • Applications close: April 24
  • How to apply and FAQs: Local Guides Summit website

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FAQs

 

When do applications open for Local Guides Summit 2017?

April 3.

 

When do applications close?

April 24.

 

What is your selection criteria?

Applications will be open only to Local Guides Level 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 with the following requirements:

  • Each Local Guide must submit a 1-minute video message, appearing on camera to share reasons for applying
  • Each Local Guide must submit a post on Local Guides Connect with an introductory message and more insights into his or her experience with the program

We’ll also be looking for:

  • High quality, well-rounded and consistent contributions to Google Maps in the past 12 months
  • Consistent involvement with the Local Guides community such as being a supported community moderator, Connect moderator, meet-up host and active Connect contributor
  • The ability to understand and speak English

 

What is the age requirement to apply for the Summit?

While participating in the Local Guides program requires a minimum age of 18 years, all summit attendees must be at least 21 years old prior to the Summit. That 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 into their personality to share why they are a Local Guide and why they want to attend this year’s summit. You do not need to create a video with special effects or video treatments, just be yourself!

 

Will the 75 Local Guides who attended the 2016 Local Guides Summit be eligible to attend the 2017 Local Guides Summit?

All applicants will be considered based on the factors listed above. Attending the 2016 Local Guides Summit neither guarantees nor disqualifies a Local Guide from being eligible to attend the 2017 summit.

 

How many people will be selected to attend the summit?

Due to the success of the 2016 Local Guides Summit, we’ve increased the number of selected applicants for this year’s summit to 150.

 

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 you have a tracked link or views logged on your video, 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?

The summit will be entirely in English. Attendees will need to confirm that they can communicate in English.

 

Will you pay for my travel?

Travel (flights & visas) and hotels will be arranged and paid for by Google. Meals will be covered by Google for the duration of the summit. If selected, guests will be able to extend the trip at their own expense.

 

What happens after I submit an application?

If selected, the Local Guides team will be notify you privately that you have been selected.

 

When will the selected applicants be notified?

Selected applicants will be contacted privately by May 19.

 

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

If you haven’t heard from us by May 19, you weren’t selected for the Local Guides summit this year. Keep an eye out for future events and announcements by keeping in touch with Local Guides on Connect, Google+, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

 

Traveling to the United States became more difficult in 2017; will my country of origin impact my ability to apply for or attend the Local Guides Summit?
Attendees will be selected to attend the summit based on the criteria listed above and not on their country of origin. Google will be working with a third-party travel agency to navigate and expedite the visa application process, following all government laws, however, if you are selected and your visa application is denied, an alternative attendee will be selected to attend.
You can learn more about traveling to the United States by visiting https://travel.state.gov.

 

 

823 Comments
Level 8

Here you go, again minimal age is 21. I can't apply for the second time... Meet you at #LGSummit19 when I'll be 21 years old. 

Level 10

@TraciC thanks for correcting me! I was not thinking to LVL5 LG not on LGC, i missed this use case! Sorry

@Valdemar enjoy your 19 yrs!!!!!!

Level 4

i hope i can joint in that event and make local guide community in my regional

Level 10

@AnoukV Good news. 

Level 8

wow this the great good news.

i am a electrical engineer.
Level 9

Yayyyy!  Everyone's coming to visit San Francisco again!  Love my city and could not be more excited that the Summit will be held here again.  Hoping to get another chance to hang out with Local Guides from all over the world!  😄

?Kimberly on Social ? Google Maps  ? Instagram ? Facebook ? Twitter ?️YouTube ?San Francisco Local Guides

Level 8

Hi @AnoukV,

 

Thank you very much for delivering this exciting news to everyone!

 

Still lots of time for the determined to make an impact and be seen.

 

I really like the details posted to the #LGSummit17 website!  Great job!  Well done!  Everyone should visit the site and check it out.

 

May I ask?

 

After application is submitted, can LG revise the self-intro message and video?  Any limit of the number of revisions allowed?

 This is inspirational for local guides! 

Level 9

Yeay... Good news @AnoukV, thanks for Your infomation. And I hope to joint this event. Can't wait to registration.

 

Cheers,

 

Sadeli Zanikhan

Muhammad Sadeli | Pekanbaru | Riau Indonesia
Level 8

Hello Local Guides, 

Best of Luck to you All. 

@AnoukV Thanks for Sharing. Really very excited since I have reached Level 5 this year. Hope to represent Nepal in Summit. 

Level 10

I can't sleep well since tonight because i'm too excited the infomation of LG summit 17!!! Thank you LG team:D I'll do my best!

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Level 8

Thanks 

will start chasing my Level 5 and will apply when I have the video ready 😄

Level 9

Hi @AnoukV@Corrie , 

 

 Is there a specific thread where we can post the introductory message and the 1 minute video? 

Level 8

Woohoo!! Great news!!

2017 is gonna be exciting 😉

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) {Hi! I'm Juliana _ }
Level 9

How is an awesome news! many thanks @AnoukV from Sihanoukville Local Guides, Cambodia

Former Google Contributor

@JedR You can post your introductory post in 'General Discussion'. In terms of the video, applications open on 3 April and there will be a link to the application form (where you can also submit your video link) on the Summit site. Best of luck!

Former Google Contributor

@Shirni If you've already posted an original post on Connect, then you can link to that in your application (applications open on 3 April). Otherwise, feel free to post an introductory post at any time on Connect in the 'General Discussion' board, which you can then link to in your application.

Level 6

thanks @AnoukV

@AnoukV

Great News..

Level 8

Great to see that.. Congratulations in advance people are going to select for this Summit 2017

Level 7

 This announcement has increased my determination to contribute more before the deadline ends to qualify for the summit.

All the best to all the local guides.

Thank you for the good news @AnoukV

Level 8

Huum ! Good.

Level 5

Very exciting, I'll have to prepare! 

Level 7

Wow... Fantastic... @AnoukV I'll make sure that I'll be level 5 by the time the registrations are open... 😄

YashwanthN09 🙂
Level 8

Great news!!...Hope will be there...giving and sharing experiencs for improve accuracy and improve maps in our country.

CRGF23
Level 8
Thanks @AnoukV. Hope this post will trigger the activity of all Google local guides.

Awesone news I'm seeing here! I hope this year will be THE year, with more luck than last year. Hopping to see you guys there and learn more togheter!

 

Thank you @AnoukV ! 🙂 

San Francisco, get ready, here I come 🙂

Level 8

Thanks @AnoukV. Great article with all needed information.  I share it in my/our community.  

 Community moderator: Slovak Local Guides

Level 8
I suggest you keep in mind the following best practices when travelling to such a foreigner-hostile country: https://www.eff.org/wp/digital-privacy-us-border-2017
Level 6

👓noted.

Level 7

I'm very much excited about it.

Level 8

Good news I will apply also and inshallah select by google maps 

Level 8

Sounds like a fun event.  Thank you for sharing the information.

Level 7

Exciting news.

Level 7

I gotta say, it was pretty awesome seeing a testimonial from previous attendee @KimberlyAnnG in my email today. 🙂  

I don't think I've ever done an intro post since joining LGC.  Oops. 

 

Level 8

Does anybody know the total number of applicants for 2016? It has to be a staggering amount. 

Level 7

Best of luck to all those LV5's out there

Level 6

This sounds really nice. I hope to be one of the participants of course. But if that should not happen, I will look forward to a report from the awesome guides that get to meet eachother through this grand experience 🙂

Yay!

Thanks for sharing @AnoukV.

Level 7

Yay! #PregoHappyDance !

Let's do this! I'm super excited

Level 7
Exciting news! Thanks for all the information @AnoukV
Level 9

boa noite a todos estou chegando de vagar no nivel 5

 

Level 5

What an amazng surprise!

Has someone already participate in the Local Guides Summit 2016? Can you tell us more about the expirience on last year's event?

Level 9

NiteroiNiteroi

Level 7

Thanks for the info, i hope join to event

Level 9

Thank you @AnoukV

 

Спасибо @AnoukV

Level 8
Thanks @AnoukV for sharing such a great news, unfortunately i can't participate because i am 18 and the minimum age to join is 21 But it's ok, i will try applying after 3 years Good luck to all who are applying !