This week’s PIO Calendar digest highlights what is new, what is drawing attention, and what deserves a closer look. Use it as a quick planning tool for upcoming professional development and a simple scan of where the field appears to be focusing right now.
What stands out this week: 10 new events were added recently, the calendar currently lists 241 upcoming opportunities, and the strongest visible themes in this edition are Leadership, Emergency Management, and Media Relations. This week’s mix includes 4 virtual events and 11 in-person or location-based options.
Trend note: Based on the events included in this digest, Leadership appears to be the strongest topic area this week, followed by Emergency Management and Media Relations.
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Featured Events (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
Public information officers and communication professionals are often expected to shape messaging, manage crises, and protect organizatio… - 🔥 CPSE Public Information Officer (PIO) Credential Webinar — May 15, 2026 — Virtual
Learn more about the Center for Public Safety Excellence Public Information Officer credential by joining this webinar. Hear from a varie… - FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer — May 18, 2026 — Orlando, FL
The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance o… - L0105 Public Information Basics — May 19, 2026 — Colorado Springs, CO
To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and w… - 3CMA Decatur, GA Regional Conference — May 28, 2026 — Decatur, GA
Playing the Long Game: Strategy, Trust & Public Engagement In an era of rapid change and heightened scrutiny, government communicator…
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Newly Added Events (Last 7 Days)
- 3CMA Webinar – Reinventing the Mundane into Social Media Magic — May 13, 2026 — Virtual
- CPSE Public Information Officer (PIO) Credential Webinar — May 15, 2026 — Virtual
- NAGC Webinar: Why You Feel Busy But Not Productive and What to Do About It — May 20, 2026 — Virtual
- L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer — Jun 1, 2026 — Frankfort, KY
- Advanced Public Information Strategies Workshop — Jun 11, 2026 — Hillsboro, OR
- FEMA L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer — Aug 3, 2026 — Raleigh, NC
- NFPA 1030: Public Information Officer — Aug 12, 2026 — Russellville, AL
- UT Master PIO — Sep 21, 2026 — Nashville, TN
- Police-Media Relations — Oct 5, 2026 — Plano, TX
- 2026 Crisis Communications Symposium — Dec 2, 2026 — Brentwood, TN
Newly Added Events (Last 8 Days)
- 3CMA Webinar – Reinventing the Mundane into Social Media Magic — May 13, 2026 — Virtual
- CPSE Public Information Officer (PIO) Credential Webinar — May 15, 2026 — Virtual
- NAGC Webinar: Why You Feel Busy But Not Productive and What to Do About It — May 20, 2026 — Virtual
- L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer — Jun 1, 2026 — Frankfort, KY
- Advanced Public Information Strategies Workshop — Jun 11, 2026 — Hillsboro, OR
- FEMA L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer — Aug 3, 2026 — Raleigh, NC
- NFPA 1030: Public Information Officer — Aug 12, 2026 — Russellville, AL
- UT Master PIO — Sep 21, 2026 — Nashville, TN
- Police-Media Relations — Oct 5, 2026 — Plano, TX
- 2026 Crisis Communications Symposium — Dec 2, 2026 — Brentwood, TN
Most Viewed Upcoming Events (Last 30 Days)
- L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer — Jun 1, 2026 – Jun 5, 2026 — Frankfort, KY (30 views)
- FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer — May 18, 2026 – May 22, 2026 — Orlando, FL (23 views)
- 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 (21 views)
- Mastering Media Relations: Strategies for Effective Communication for Police, Fire and Other Emergency Services — May 14, 2026 — Canton, MA (20 views)
- L0105 Public Information Basics — May 10, 2026 – May 13, 2027 — West Palm Beach, FL (19 views)
Recent Updates & Changes (Last 14 Days)
- L0105 Public Information Basics — Canceled (Apr 25, 2026)
Platform Snapshot
- 241 upcoming events currently listed on the PIO Calendar.
- 10 events were added in the last 7 days.
- 824 site visits in the last 7 days.
- 10,920 total site visits (all time).
Snapshot counts help track momentum and growth week over week.
Quick Actions
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Note: Portions of this digest, including summary insights and trend observations, are automatically generated based on event metadata, platform analytics, and rule-based analysis. All content is reviewed before publication.