The PIO Calendar continues to evolve with features designed to improve clarity, transparency, and usability across the platform.
Two new visual markers are now live across event listings:
👤 User Submitted Events
Events submitted directly by members of the PIO and communications community are now clearly identified with a User Submitted icon displayed next to the event title.
This marker provides added transparency while reinforcing the collaborative nature of the platform. It helps users quickly distinguish between:
- Events submitted by training providers or organizations
- Events submitted by community members
- Partner Organization events
PIO Calendar is designed to serve as a centralized resource for the profession, and community submissions are a key part of that mission.
🆕 New Events
To make it easier to spot recently added opportunities, events published within the last 14 days now display a New Event marker.
This icon automatically appears when an event is newly added and automatically expires after 14 days — no manual updates required.
This feature allows returning visitors to quickly identify:
- Recently posted trainings
- Newly announced conferences
- Fresh professional development opportunities
Designed for Clarity
These updates are part of a broader effort to create a clean, intuitive experience for communicators searching for professional development.
Visual indicators are intentionally subtle, consistent in size, and placed before the event title so they remain visible without cluttering the layout.
More refinements are underway as the platform continues to grow.
As always, if you have suggestions for improvements or additional features, you can share them directly through the site.
The PIO Calendar is built for the profession — and with the profession.
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