This monthly roundup was generated with the assistance of AI and reviewed before publication.
At a Glance
- 13 featured events ahead
- 22 conferences in the next 120 days
- 50 trainings in the next 90 days
- 6 webinars in the next 90 days
May 2026 brings a dynamic range of opportunities for public information officers to expand their skills and engage with peers across the field. This month’s featured events include 13 key gatherings that highlight both foundational training and advanced expertise. In the upcoming months, professionals can look forward to 22 conferences, 50 training sessions, and 6 webinars—all designed to support continued learning and effective communication strategies. With over 10,700 total site views and growing engagement, The PIO Calendar remains a vital resource for those seeking to stay informed and connected in this evolving profession.
What We’re Seeing This Month
- Regional conferences such as 3CMA Decatur, GA, and 3CMA & NACIO Jefferson Parish, LA, are providing valuable local networking and development.
- A strong focus on public information officer training programs, including L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards and L0105 Public Information Basics.
- Key deadlines and opportunities like the FEMA Executive Public Information Officer FY27 Application and advanced courses such as FEMA E/L0388.
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Featured Events
Featured opportunities coming up beyond the next 20 days (next 12 months).
- 3CMA Decatur, GA Regional Conference (May 28, 2026 • Decatur, GA)
- L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer (Jun 1, 2026 – Jun 5, 2026 • Frankfort, KY)
- FEMA Executive Public Information Officer FY27 Application Due (Jun 20, 2026 • Emmitsburg, MD)
- FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer (Jun 22, 2026 – Jun 26, 2026 • Romeoville, IL)
- Correctional Communications Administrator (Jul 14, 2026 – Jul 17, 2026 • Aurora, CO)
- 3CMA & NACIO Jefferson Parish, LA Regional Conference (Jul 17, 2026 • Gretna, LA)
- FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer (Jul 20, 2026 – Jul 24, 2026 • Williamsport, PA)
- FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer (Jul 27, 2026 – Jul 31, 2026 • Emmitsburg, MD)
- FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer (Aug 10, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026 • Emmitsburg, MD)
- FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer (Aug 17, 2026 – Aug 21, 2026 • Bismarck, ND)
- 2026 3CMA Annual Conference (Sep 9, 2026 – Sep 11, 2026 • Denver, CO)
- FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer (Sep 21, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026 • Las Cruces, NM)
- L0105 Public Information Basics (Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 22, 2026 • Salem, NH)
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Coming Up Soon: Conferences (Next 120 Days)
- 2026 Government Social Media Conference (May 5, 2026 – May 7, 2026 • New Orleans, LA)
- 2026 NESPRA Spring Conference (May 8, 2026 • Marlborough, MA)
- 2026 UNH Digital Marketing Conference (May 8, 2026 • Durham, NH)
- 40th Annual Governor’s Hurricane Conference (May 10, 2026 – May 15, 2026 • West Palm Beach, FL)
- NAGC 49th Annual Communications School (May 11, 2026 – May 13, 2026 • Rancho Mirage, CA)
- 2026 CAPIO Annual Conference (May 11, 2026 – May 14, 2026 • San Diego, CA)
- 4th Annual Public Sector Comms Week (May 12, 2026 – May 14, 2026 • Canberra City)
- AI for Marketers Summit (May 12, 2026 – May 14, 2026 • Virtual)
- PR360: Mastering the Modern Message (May 14, 2026 – May 15, 2026 • Brighton, East Sussex)
- ELEVATE 2026 CPRS National Conference (May 24, 2026 – May 26, 2026 • St. Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada)
- 3CMA Decatur, GA Regional Conference (May 28, 2026 • Decatur, GA)
- 2026 TAMIO Annual Conference (Jun 3, 2026 – Jun 5, 2026 • Austin, TX)
- 76th Annual ICA Conference (Jun 4, 2026 – Jun 8, 2026 • Cape Town, South Africa)
- SCAWWA/WEASC Public Information & Communications Workshop (Jun 5, 2026 • Lexington, SC)
- IABC World Conference 2026 (Jun 14, 2026 – Jun 16, 2026 • Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
- 17th National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition (Jun 23, 2026 – Jun 25, 2026 • Palm Desert, CA)
- PRSA Public Affairs & Government Summit (Jun 24, 2026 – Jun 26, 2026 • Covington, KY)
- ND Public Information Officers Association (NDPIO) 2026 Training Conference (Jul 13, 2026 – Jul 15, 2026 • Bismarck, ND)
- 3CMA & NACIO Jefferson Parish, LA Regional Conference (Jul 17, 2026 • Gretna, LA)
- 2026 Emergency Communications Academy (Jul 21, 2026 – Jul 22, 2026 • Rancho Cordova, CA)
- FPRA 2026 PR & COMMS SUMMIT (Aug 9, 2026 – Aug 12, 2026 • ChampionsGate, FL)
- NIOA 2026 Annual Training Conference (Aug 23, 2026 – Aug 26, 2026 • Clearwater, FL)
Coming Up Soon: Trainings (Next 90 Days)
- FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) (May 4, 2026 – May 8, 2026 • Livonia, MI)
- FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) (May 4, 2026 – May 8, 2026 • Ashburn, VA)
- FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) (May 4, 2026 – May 8, 2026 • San Antonio, TX)
- L0105 Public Information Basics (May 4, 2026 – May 6, 2026 • Muscle Shoals, AL)
- MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident (May 4, 2026 – May 5, 2026 • Humble, TX)
- MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident (May 5, 2026 – May 6, 2026 • Aurora, IL)
- Media Management for First Responders (May 5, 2026 – May 6, 2026 • Vicksburg, MS)
- L0105 Public Information Basics (May 5, 2026 – May 7, 2026 • New York City, NY)
- L0105 Public Information Basics (May 10, 2026 – May 13, 2027 • West Palm Beach, FL)
- FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) (May 11, 2026 – May 15, 2026 • San Antonio, TX)
- FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) (May 11, 2026 – May 15, 2026 • Murfreesboro, TN)
- AWR-209 Working with the Media: A Course for Rural First Responders (May 11, 2026 • Concord, NH)
- MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification (May 12, 2026 – May 13, 2026 • Williston, VT)
- L0105 Public Information Basics (May 12, 2026 – May 14, 2026 • Bismarck, ND)
- MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident (May 12, 2026 – May 13, 2026 • Norfolk, VA)
- PER-344 Social Media Tools & Techniques (May 13, 2026 • Viroqua, WI)
- MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification (May 13, 2026 – May 14, 2026 • West Warwick, RI)
- Strategic Social Media for Public Safety Professionals & Government Leaders (May 13, 2026 • Louisville, CO)
- New Hampshire Hospital Association and Yankee PRSA AI Adoption & Building Trust Forum (May 13, 2026 • Concord, NH)
- Public Relations and Media Relations for First Responders (May 13, 2026 • Hybrid – Canton, MA & Virtual)
- PER-343 Social Media Engagement Strategies (May 14, 2026 • Viroqua, WI)
- Government Communications Masterclass: Crisis, Social, and Public Speaking (May 14, 2026 • Homewood, IL)
- Mastering Media Relations: Strategies for Effective Communication for Police, Fire and Other Emergency Services (May 14, 2026 • Canton, MA)
- FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer (May 18, 2026 – May 22, 2026 • Orlando, FL)
- ILEA: The Executive Communicator (May 18, 2026 – May 21, 2026 • Plano, TX)
- FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) (May 18, 2026 – May 22, 2026 • Ogden, UT)
- FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) (May 18, 2026 – May 22, 2026 • Goodyear, AZ)
- L0105 Public Information Basics (May 18, 2026 – May 20, 2026 • Las Vegas, NV)
- L0105 Public Information Basics (May 18, 2026 – May 20, 2026 • Henderson, NV)
- L0105 Public Information Basics (May 19, 2026 – May 21, 2026 • Rochester, MN)
- L0105 Public Information Basics (May 19, 2026 – May 21, 2026 • Colorado Springs, CO)
- Advanced Social Media Practices for First Responders (May 19, 2026 • Virtual)
- Joint Information Center Concepts (JICC) (May 20, 2026 – May 21, 2026 • Quincy, CA)
- MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident (May 27, 2026 – May 28, 2026 • Cape May, NJ)
- L0105 Public Information Basics (May 27, 2026 – May 29, 2026 • Flint, MI)
- Speak Calm into Chaos: Introduction to Crisis Communication (May 27, 2026)
- AWR-209 Working with the Media: A Course for Rural First Responders (May 28, 2026 • Wiscasset, ME)
- L0105 Public Information Basics (Jun 1, 2026 – Jun 3, 2026 • Forsyth, GA)
- L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer (Jun 1, 2026 – Jun 5, 2026 • Frankfort, KY)
- L0105 Public Information Basics (Jun 2, 2026 – Jun 4, 2026 • Coraopolis, PA)
- MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification (Jun 2, 2026 – Jun 3, 2026 • Manheim, PA)
- MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification (Jun 2, 2026 – Jun 3, 2026 • Lynchburg, VA)
- Crisis Communications (Jun 2, 2026 • Manassas, VA)
- L0105 Public Information Basics (Jun 3, 2026 – Jun 5, 2026 • Richmond, TX)
- L0105 Public Information Basics (Jun 3, 2026 – Jun 5, 2026 • Pago Pago, AS)
- PER-343 Social Media Engagement Strategies (Jun 3, 2026 • Orlando, FL)
- E0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer (Jun 8, 2026 – Jun 12, 2026 • Emmitsburg, MD)
- L0105 Public Information Basics (Jun 8, 2026 – Jun 10, 2026 • Everett, WA)
- Media Relations (MR) (Jun 8, 2026 – Jun 9, 2026 • Bakersfield, CA)
Coming Up Soon: Webinars (Next 90 Days)
- EMEAA Webinar: Earning the Respect of Your Senior Leader & Getting a Real Seat at The Table with Dr. Joseph Trahan, APR, Fellow PRSA (May 12, 2026 • Virtual)
- Communicating Critical Incidents Through Video (May 13, 2026 • Virtual)
- 3CMA Webinar – Reinventing the Mundane into Social Media Magic (May 13, 2026 • Virtual)
- CPSE Public Information Officer (PIO) Credential Webinar (May 15, 2026 • Virtual)
- From Agenda to Access: AI and Integrated Workflows (May 26, 2026 • Virtual)
- CAPIO Webinar: Communicating California’s Nonfunctional Turf Law (AB 1572): Tools, Messaging, and Resources for Public Agencies (Jun 2, 2026 • Virtual)
Monthly Metrics
- Featured events in this roundup: 13
- Conferences in next 120 days: 22
- Trainings in next 90 days: 50
- Webinars in next 90 days: 6
- Site views (last 30 days): 3,557
- Total site views: 10,757
The PIO Calendar: Recent Updates
News, announcements, platform updates, partnerships, and tips published in the last 30 days.
- The PIO Calendar Surpasses 10,000 Views
(Apr 25, 2026)
The PIO Calendar has surpassed 10,000 views, marking an early milestone in the platform’s continued growth as a centralized resource for public… - Platform Update: Enhanced Event View and Registration Experience
(Apr 16, 2026)
The PIO Calendar continues to evolve with improvements focused on clarity, usability, and efficiency for professionals navigating training and event opportunities. We’ve… - Platform Update: New Event Markers Now Live
(Apr 6, 2026)
The PIO Calendar continues to evolve with features designed to improve clarity, transparency, and usability across the platform. We’ve introduced a new…
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