VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

Leverage Social Media to Humanize Your Agency and Engage Your Communities

Pre-Summit Workshop: December 9, 2025
General Summit: December 10–11, 2025

AGENDA SPEAKERS BROCHURE REGISTER

Featured Sessions

U.S. Postal Service

Creating a Channel Strategy ​to Engage Various Audiences

Crystal will share how USPS defined its brand voice, mapped its audiences, and tailored platform strategies to deliver the right message in the right tone—without losing sight of its public service mission. Attendees will gain a blueprint for balancing creativity, clarity, and consistency across a complex digital ecosystem.

Social Simulator

Managing Misinformation in the AI Age

During the session, Social Simulator will combine theory and practice, providing a hands-on tabletop scenario that encourages participants to apply misinformation best practices in a realistic simulated crisis. Join us for this detailed exploration of modern misinformation to equip your team with everything they need to navigate the information landscape.

King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks

We Don't Even Have an Intern: Creative Systems for Staying Current Without Burning Out

Marie will explore how to set up lightweight systems that fit into your existing workload, so content creation doesn’t feel like another full-time job. You’ll leave with a content idea-tracking template, a plug-and-play post checklist, and a practical one-page social media plan you can use to turn your “Saved” folder into approved posts that engage your community—without burning out.

Presenting thought leaders you'll meet online

Learn from a mix of industry leaders who will share the proven social media strategies they use to grow their brands.

Jennifer Preston

Jennifer Preston

Public Information Officer
Town of Collierville, Tennessee

Brooke Hahn

Brooke Hahn

General Manager
Flockler

Danielle Shepard

Danielle Shepard

Communications Strategist
City of Tampa

Jameil Weldon

Jameil Weldon

Social Media Manager
Mecklenburg County, NC

Joseph Galbo

Joseph Galbo

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

Serena Riddle

Serena Riddle

Marketing Specialist
Arizona Department of Public Safety

Rachel Terlep

Rachel Terlep

Interactive Engagement Manager
Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT)

Claire Turner

Claire Turner

Associate Director
Social Simulator

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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 ideas and strategies across government sectors. Join peers from federal, state, and local agencies to exchange what’s working—whether you serve parks & rec, public works, human services, transportation, or emergency management.

Expand your network beyond your silo. This event is one of the few dedicated to social media in government. Engage with communications professionals across agencies, validate your approach, and leave inspired by new concepts.

Address the communication challenges public agencies face today. Dive into sessions on crisis and emergency response, misinformation mitigation, community trust-building, and reputation management in the public sector.

Learn from each platform's unique potential. Get practical guides on navigating established social platforms and emerging tools — along with what metrics really matter in government work.

Get answers tailored to your agency. Participate in live panels, Q&As, and facilitated discussions focused on government problems — ask your hardest questions, compare approaches, and sharpen your strategy.

Walk away with actionable toolkits. Gain access to templates, policy blueprints, content plans, playbooks, and examples designed specifically for government communications teams.

Flockler

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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

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Mission Impossible Rogue Nation Hdhub4u Info

The Mission Impossible franchise has been a staple of action-packed cinema for over two decades, with Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his team consistently pushing the boundaries of espionage and high-stakes adventure. The fifth installment, Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, was released in 2015 to critical acclaim and commercial success. However, the film's popularity also led to a surge in piracy, with websites like HDHub4U making the movie available for free download. This paper will explore the impact of piracy on the film industry, using Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation and HDHub4U as a case study.

HDHub4U is a notorious piracy website that has been linked to numerous high-profile movie leaks, including Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation. The website, which has been shut down multiple times by authorities, allows users to download and stream copyrighted content for free. In the case of Rogue Nation, HDHub4U made the movie available for download just days after its theatrical release, sparking widespread outrage among filmmakers and industry professionals. mission impossible rogue nation hdhub4u

Piracy also has a cultural impact on the film industry. When movies are made available for free on websites like HDHub4U, it can create a culture of entitlement among consumers. This can lead to a devaluation of creative content, with audiences becoming accustomed to accessing movies and TV shows without paying for them. Furthermore, piracy can stifle innovation, as filmmakers and studios may be less inclined to invest in new projects if they fear that their work will be stolen and distributed illegally. The Mission Impossible franchise has been a staple

Piracy has long been a major concern for the film industry, with estimated losses totaling billions of dollars each year. When a movie like Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation is made available for free download on websites like HDHub4U, it not only deprives the filmmakers of revenue but also undermines the value of intellectual property. The effects of piracy are far-reaching, impacting not only the film's box office performance but also the livelihoods of those involved in its production. This paper will explore the impact of piracy

Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation and HDHub4U serve as a case study on the impact of piracy on the film industry. While the film was a critical and commercial success, its popularity was also exploited by pirates, who made it available for free download on websites like HDHub4U. The effects of piracy are far-reaching, impacting not only the film's box office performance but also the livelihoods of those involved in its production. As the film industry continues to evolve, it's essential that we find ways to combat piracy and protect creative content.

The economic impact of piracy on the film industry is significant. According to a study by the Digital Citizens Alliance, piracy costs the film industry over $29.2 billion annually. In the case of Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, the film's worldwide box office gross was over $682 million. While this may seem like a significant amount, it's worth noting that the film's production budget was estimated to be around $178 million. Piracy can significantly erode a film's profit margins, making it more challenging for studios to recoup their investments.

Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation was directed by Jeremy Renner and produced by Paramount Pictures. The film follows Ethan Hunt and his team, including Benji Dunn (Simon Pegg) and Luther Stickell (Ving Rhames), as they take on a rogue organization known as the Syndicate, led by Solomon Lane (Sean Harris). The movie features a range of high-octane action sequences, including a memorable motorcycle chase and a thrilling HALO (high-altitude, low-opening) jump.

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