The PIO Calendar is a community-supported platform designed to help Public Information Officers and external affairs professionals find relevant training and professional development opportunities. Submitting your training or conference helps keep the calendar current, useful, and representative of what’s available across the field.
This post outlines what types of events can be submitted, what information is needed, and how the review process works.
What Types of Events Can Be Submitted?
The PIO Calendar accepts submissions that are relevant to public information, external affairs, crisis communications, and related disciplines. Examples include:
- Instructor-led trainings and workshops
- Conferences and symposiums
- Webinars and virtual learning events
- PIO-focused academies or certification programs
- Training related to outreach, coordination, or partner engagement
Both free and fee-based events may be submitted, as long as they are clearly described and relevant to the intended audience.
Who Can Submit an Event?
Submissions are welcome from:
- Training providers
- Government agencies
- Professional associations
- Universities and academic institutions
- Nonprofits and partner organizations
You do not need to be affiliated with the PIO Calendar to submit an event.
What Information Is Required?
To ensure listings are clear and useful, submissions should include:
- Event title
- Brief description of the training or conference
- Date(s) and time(s)
- Location or delivery format (in-person, virtual, hybrid)
- Registration or information link
- Hosting or sponsoring organization
Providing complete and accurate information helps users quickly determine whether an event meets their needs.
How the Review Process Works
All submitted events are reviewed before being published. This light review process helps ensure that:
- Events are relevant to the PIO and external affairs community
- Information is accurate and appropriate
- Duplicate or outdated listings are avoided
Once approved, events are added to the calendar and become visible to all users.
Why Submissions Matter
The strength of the PIO Calendar depends on contributions from across the profession. By submitting your training or conference, you help:
- Increase visibility for quality learning opportunities
- Support professional development across agencies and disciplines
- Build a more comprehensive, centralized resource for the community
Ready to Submit?
To submit a training or conference, use the Submit a Training or Conference button located in the site navigation. The process is straightforward, and submissions can be completed in just a few minutes.
Thank you for helping support and strengthen the PIO Calendar.