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Public Relations Society of America ICON 2026
Experience the largest annual conference for communications and public relations professionals, presented by PRSA. Hear inspiring keynotes from nationally recognized leaders and industry experts.…
October 18, 2026FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
Building off of the FBI-LEEDA Media & Public Relations course, the Master Public Information Officer course moves the participant from the tactical to the…
October 18, 2026E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer
This course is designed for a Public Information Officer (PIO) assigned to an incident as a member of an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT)…
October 18, 2026L0105 Public Information Basics
To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media;…
October 18, 2026FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer
The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance of emergency public information. Public Information…
GAPIO 3-Day Public Information Officer Training Course
The Georgia Association of Public Information Officers (GAPIO) is excited to announce our upcoming 3-Day Public Information Officer Training Course, December 7–9, 2026, hosted…
October 19, 2026Minutes Matter: Visual Communication for Emergency Response
Learn how to use images and video to support emergency response professionals in disaster preparedness, coordination, and public communication. When minutes matter, a clear…
November 4, 20263CMA Webinar: Game of Engagement: Rethinking Gamification to Build Audience Buy-In
A highly interactive webinar on applying game-based engagement principles and the LIFT Engagement Formula to communication campaigns, public outreach, services, and community participation.
November 12, 2026Visual Communications & Infographics 2026 Virtual Summit
Get two hours of focused infographics training, explore practical AI tools, and learn to collaborate more effectively with designers—all in one virtual summit for…
March 16, 20272027 CPSE Excellence Conference
The CPSE Excellence Conference brings the most inquisitive and progressive minds in the fire and emergency service together for three and a-half-days to advance…
FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer
The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance of emergency public information. Public Information…
November 29, 2026E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer
This course is designed for a Public Information Officer (PIO) assigned to an incident as a member of an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT)…
June 2, 2027ICA Annual Conference 2027
2027 International Communication Association Annual Conference Save the Date 3-7 June 2027 Crowne Plaza Glasgow Hotel and Scottish Event Campus
November 20, 2026International Mental Health Conference 2026 (Hybrid Event)
Professionals seeking world-class Mental Health Conferences will find exceptional value in the Mental Health Conference 2026, a premier international hybrid event scheduled for 20–21…
October 20, 2026Social Media In Law Enforcement SMILECON 2026
SMILECON 2026 is the 20th annual Social Media in Law Enforcement conference, bringing together public information officers (PIOs), social media managers, and public safety…
FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer
The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance of emergency public information. Public Information…
October 19, 2026L0105 Public Information Basics
To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media;…
October 20, 2026Social Media In Law Enforcement SMILECON 2026
SMILECON 2026 is the 20th annual Social Media in Law Enforcement conference, bringing together public information officers (PIOs), social media managers, and public safety…
October 27, 2026VeriLocal Lunch & Learn PIO Demo
Join us for an interactive Lunch & Learn featuring a demonstration of VeriLocal and its potential applications for public information officers. The session will…
November 15, 2026FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer
The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance of emergency public information. Public Information…
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