Venue
Virtual

What is Qwoted?

Qwoted is a free expert network: we help reporters connect with experts & we help those same experts build relationships with top reporters.

Event Date Wed May 15 UTC - Thu May 16 UTC (7 months ago)
In your timezone (EST): Tue May 14 8:00pm - Wed May 15 8:00pm
Location Virtual
Region All
Details

Two jam-packed days tailored to your role in public service. Don't miss this government social media conference!
We bring over 10 years of experience in social media education. That means you can count on a vetted, specially curated series of sessions and seasoned, experienced speakers to tackle topics that have the biggest impact on your agency or office’s social media strategy.
• Share experiences and learn new social media strategies with your government and public agency colleagues from around the globe — virtually!
• Network with government employee peers from across the country. SMSsummit is your best resource for fresh social media ideas and community building strategies.
• Get all your social media questions answered through speaker Q&A, live chat, and discussions with other attendees.
• Be your team’s social media champion! We’ll help you build the foundations of a sustainable social media policy that help you serve your community best.
• Learn strategies for tackling issues most important to government agencies, including social media and crisis communications, improving agency reputation, and building community relationships.
• Assess and audit your current social media initiatives. Learn how to humanize your agency and build public trust in an era when transparency and authenticity is more important than ever.

Who should attend:
If you're a professional that manages your government or public agency’s social media channels, this event is for you!
• Public Information
• Public Affairs
• Communications
• Digital Marketing & Digital Media
• Emergency Management
• Social Media, Web & Content Management
• Emergency Management
• Community Service, Education & Outreach
• Community Affairs
• Public & Media Relations
• Customer Service
• Digital Engagement
• Press Secretary
• Administrative Support

Speakers

2024 Speakers

Zack Seipert
Marketing & Communications Specialist, Central Utah Water Conservancy District

Tony Roth
Communications & Media Manager, City of Coolidge, Arizona

Angela Ramirez
Communications Manager, City of Lakewood, Colorado

Danielle Calcagni
Social Media Manager, New Jersey Department of Transportation

John Gonzalez
Communications Manager, Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District

Matt Hamada
Digital Engagement Manager, City of Phoenix

Joseph Galbo
Social Media Specialist, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Frances La Rue
Public Affairs Manager, City of Anna, TX

Breanna Ballinger
Outreach and Community Engagement Coordinator, Michigan State Police

LJ Johansson
Social Creative Director, Boncom

Adam Durfee
Global Social Media Director, Boncom

Ellen Kamilakis
Assistant District Administrator for Communications, VDOT Northern Virginia

Deanna Shoss
Director of Communications and Outreach, Chicago Office of Inspector General

Deborah Witzburg
Inspector General, Chicago Office of Inspector General

Jennifer Davies
Digital Content Supervisor, Office of Communications | Public Affairs, City of Las Vegas, Nevada

Marie Tweedy
Digital Media Coordinator, King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks

Meredith Haynes
Digital Communications Manager, City of McKinney

Tony Adamo
Communications & Media Specialist - Parks & Recreation, City of McKinney

Russel Lolacher
Product Director, DriveBC Modernization, BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure

Jameil Weldon
Social Media Manager, Mecklenburg County, NC

Riley Wilson
Social Media Coordinator, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Amanda Hunter
Public Information Manager, Pasco Sheriff's Office

Mike Mueller
Digital Media Specialist, Department of Energy/Office of Nuclear Energy

Jessica Horton
Social Media Coordinator, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Amanda Dolasinski
Social Media Specialist, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Emily Haney
Social Media Manager, City of Lincoln

Sponsors & Partners

2024 Partner

• Investor Brand Network