A Note from Paul
Good Monday morning!
October was an exciting month for The PIO Calendar! We surpassed 10,000 website views in a single month for the first time, launched The PIO Calendar Shop, and rolled out significant improvements to make the website easier to navigate and training opportunities easier to find.
If you haven’t explored the updated website yet, I encourage you to take a look. We’ve improved the homepage, event discovery, and several other features designed to make The PIO Calendar more useful.
We’re also continuing to expand beyond events. PIO Perspective now features three surveys where communicators can share their experiences and learn from colleagues. And the new PIO Calendar Shop features PIO-themed stickers and preorders for our 2027 calendar!
With 269 upcoming opportunities currently listed, there’s plenty to explore as we head into November.
Thank you for continuing to visit, contribute, and share The PIO Calendar with colleagues. Your support helps this community grow.
Have a great week!
Founder, The PIO Calendar
This week’s PIO Calendar Weekly Digest features 269 upcoming PIO training and professional development opportunities, including FEMA courses, crisis communication training, emergency management classes, conferences, webinars, and communications workshops.
Eleven new events were added in the last seven days, with Emergency Management emerging as this week’s leading topic, followed by Public Information Officer Training and Professional Development. This edition also features eight free or no-cost opportunities, along with virtual and in-person training options.
Beyond events, explore the latest PIO Perspective surveys, recent platform improvements, and the newly launched PIO Calendar Shop.
PIO Training Opportunities: This Week by the Numbers
- 269 upcoming events currently listed
- 11 new events added in the last 7 days
- 8 virtual opportunities in this digest
- 18 in-person or location-based options in this digest
- Top topic: Emergency Management
Trending PIO Training & Communication Topics
- Emergency Management
- Public Information Officer Training
- Professional Development
Featured PIO Training Spotlight
FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer 🆓
Nov 16, 2026 | Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Region II Headquarters | Franklin, MA | In Person | Free
What it’s about: This advanced FEMA course helps public information officers build on their foundational training and strengthen their ability to manage public information during complex incidents.
Why this matters to PIOs: Advanced PIO training provides an opportunity to strengthen crisis communication skills, work through complex public information challenges, and prepare for greater responsibilities during emergencies.
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Featured PIO Training & FEMA Courses
- FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer [Training · Featured] 🆓 — Nov 16, 2026 — Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Region II Headquarters | Franklin, MA
The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance o… - E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer [Training · Featured] 🆓 — Nov 30, 2026 — Palm Beach County Emergency Operations Center | West Palm Beach, FL
This course is designed for a Public Information Officer (PIO) assigned to an incident as a member of an All-Hazards Incident Management … - FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer [Training · Featured] 🆓 — Dec 14, 2026
The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance o… - FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer [Training · Featured] 🆓 — Jan 25, 2027 — National Disaster & Emergency Management University | Emmitsburg, MD
The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance o…
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Newly Added PIO Training & Communications Events
- The New Front Door to Government Communications Is AI [Training · User Submitted] — Nov 5, 2026 — Virtual
- Build Your Social Media Dream Team: How to Create, Train & Manage a Successful Social Media Team [Training · New] — Nov 18, 2026 — Virtual
- The First 15 Minutes: Is your Agency ready to Communicate? [Members Only · Training] — Nov 18, 2026 — Virtual
- NFPA 1030: Public Information Officer [Training · User Submitted] — Nov 30, 2026 — Theodore Dawes Fire Rescue Department Station 1 | Mobile, AL
- CPSE AI Use Discussion [Members Only · Webinar] — Dec 1, 2026 — Virtual
- E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer [Training · New] 🆓 — Dec 7, 2026
- Social Media Academy [Training · New] — Dec 8, 2026 — Buena Park (CA) Police Department
- E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer [Training · New] 🆓 — Jan 11, 2027
- The 2027 Social Media Playbook for Public Agencies [Webinar · New] — Jan 20, 2027 — Virtual
- Communicating in Crisis: A Two-Day PIO Workshop [Training · New] — Mar 23, 2027 — ILEA Headquarters at The Center for American and International Law | Plano, TX
- Leading Through Crisis: Communication, Coordination & Public Trust [Training · New] — May 17, 2027 — ILEA Headquarters at The Center for American and International Law | Plano, TX
Upcoming PIO Training in the Next 14 Days
- MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident [Training] 🆓 — Nov 3, 2026
- CIPR: Disinformation, misinformation & malinformation [Webinar] — Nov 3, 2026 — Virtual
- 3CMA Webinar: Game of Engagement: Rethinking Gamification to Build Audience Buy-In [Webinar] 🆓 — Nov 4, 2026 — Virtual
- 2026 Missouri Association of Government Communicator Conference [Conference] — Nov 5, 2026 — Courtyard by Marriott Columbia (MO)
- Build Your First AI Assistant [Training · User Submitted] — Nov 8, 2026 — Virtual
Most Viewed Upcoming Events
These future opportunities have received the most verified views overall.
- ICA Annual Conference 2027
Jun 3, 2027 – Jun 7, 2027 · Crowne Plaza Glasgow Hotel and Scottish Event Campus | United Kingdom
97 total verified views
In Person - International Mental Health Conference 2026
Nov 20, 2026 · 8:00 am – Nov 21, 2026 · 6:00 pm EST · Aloft Boston Seaport District | Boston, MA
92 total verified views
In Person - 2026 Crisis Communications Symposium
Dec 2, 2026 – Dec 3, 2026 · Sheraton Nashville Brentwood | Brentwood, TN
69 total verified views
In Person - 2027 Florida PIO Symposium
Jan 5, 2027 – Jan 9, 2027 · Orange County (FL) Convention Center – South Concourse | Orlando, FL
49 total verified views
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Recent PIO Calendar Updates
Selected announcements, community posts, news, partnerships, platform updates, and tips.
- The PIO Calendar Is Easier to Explore—and More Transparent About Its Impact (Oct 30, 2026)
The PIO Calendar has received a significant platform update featuring a redesigned homepage, improved opportunity discovery, rotating event updates and a new… - The PIO Calendar Shop Is Now Open! (Oct 30, 2026)
The PIO Calendar Shop is officially open! Explore PIO-themed stickers, merchandise and resources created for public information officers and communicators, plus preorder… - The PIO Calendar Surpasses 10,000 Website Views in a Single Month (Oct 26, 2026)
The PIO Calendar has surpassed 10,000 website views in a single month for the first time, setting a new monthly record and… - Introducing PIO Perspective: Your Questions. The Profession’s Perspectives. (Oct 14, 2026)
The PIO Calendar introduces PIO Perspective, a new platform where public information officers can participate in surveys, share experiences, and learn from…
PIO Perspective: Share Your Experience
Current opportunities for public information officers and communicators to inform practical, profession-focused findings.
What Email Distribution Platforms Are PIOs Using?
Public information officers and communications professionals rely on email distribution services to share news releases, media advisories, newsletters, public announcements, and other important information. But which platforms are being used, and how well are…
For: Public information officers and public-sector communicators
Time: About 4 minutes
Closes: November 5, 2026
Social Media Remediation
What Tools Are Agencies Using to Make Social Media Accessible? Creating accessible social media content is an important responsibility for public information officers and communications professionals, particularly when sharing emergency information, public safety messaging,…
For: Public information officers and public-sector communicators
Time: About 6 minutes
Closes: November 19, 2026
Social Media Post Length
How Long Should Agency Social Media Posts Be? Social media plays an important role in how government agencies and public information officers communicate with their communities. But when it comes to post length, how…
For: Public information officers and public-sector communicators
Time: About 3 minutes
Closes: November 8, 2026
Platform Snapshot
The PIO Calendar continues to grow as a resource for public information officers, communicators, emergency managers, public affairs professionals, and public safety leaders. This week the platform includes:
- 269 upcoming PIO training, communications, and professional development events.
- 11 new events added in the last 7 days.
- 1,384 site visits in the last 7 days.
- 47,553 total site visits.
Snapshot counts help track momentum and growth week over week.
Quick Actions
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