A Note from Paul
Good morning,
One of the most useful parts of building The PIO Calendar is seeing what the public information and communications community is focusing on in real time. This week, the calendar includes 19 newly added events and 272 upcoming opportunities overall. The strongest visible themes include Crisis Communication, Leadership, & Media Relations.
My goal with this digest is simple: make it easier for PIOs, communicators, instructors, and agencies to find useful training and share opportunities with the field. Thanks for being part of this growing community.
Founder, The PIO Calendar
This Week by the Numbers
- 272 upcoming events currently listed
- 19 new events added in the last 7 days
- 37 in-person or location-based options in this digest
- Top topic: Crisis Communication
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: 19 new events were added recently, the calendar currently lists 272 upcoming opportunities, and the strongest visible themes in this edition are Crisis Communication, Leadership, & Media Relations. This week’s mix includes 37 in-person or location-based options.
Trend note: Based on the events included in this digest, Crisis Communication appears to be the strongest topic area this week, followed by Leadership and Media Relations.
What PIOs Are Focusing On
- Crisis Communication
- Leadership
- Media Relations
These themes are based on event titles, categories, tags, and descriptions included in this week’s digest.
Featured Training Spotlight
FEMA Executive Public Information Officer FY27 Application Due
Jun 30, 2026 — Emmitsburg, MD
The Executive Public Information Officer Program (EPIOP) is the final component of the public information training series. This program c…
Why this matters: This opportunity is featured because it is one of the upcoming events highlighted in this week’s digest and may be useful for PIOs, communicators, instructors, and agencies planning professional development.
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Featured Events (Next 90 Days)
- FEMA Executive Public Information Officer FY27 Application Due — Jun 30, 2026 — Emmitsburg, MD
The Executive Public Information Officer Program (EPIOP) is the final component of the public information training series. This program c… - Correctional Communications Administrator — Jul 14, 2026 — Aurora, CO
The Correctional Communications Administrator (CCA) course aims to advance public safety by shaping and enhancing the practices of correc… - 3CMA & NACIO Jefferson Parish, LA Regional Conference — Jul 17, 2026 — Gretna, LA
3CMA is excited to partner with the National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) to bring you a one-day regional conferenc… - FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer — Jul 20, 2026 — Williamsport, PA
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 — Jul 27, 2026 — Emmitsburg, MD
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 — Aug 3, 2026 — Raleigh, NC
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 — Aug 10, 2026 — Emmitsburg, MD
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 — Aug 17, 2026 — Bismarck, ND
The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance o… - 2026 3CMA Annual Conference — Sep 9, 2026 — Denver, CO
3CMA is heading to Denver in 2026 — where the elevation is high and the expectations for local government communications are even higher…. - E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer — Sep 14, 2026 — Emmitsburg, MD
This course is designed for a Public Information Officer (PIO) assigned to an incident as a member of an All-Hazards Incident Management …
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New to the Calendar (Last 7 Days)
- L0105 Public Information Basics — Jun 23, 2026 — Calgary
- AWR-209 Working with the Media: A Course for Rural First Responders — Jun 29, 2026 — Langley, WA
- T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer — Jul 8, 2026 — Austin, TX
- T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer — Jul 28, 2026 — Paris, TX
- T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer — Aug 18, 2026 — Wichita Falls, TX
- MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident — Aug 25, 2026 — San Angelo, TX
- L0105 Public Information Basics — Sep 15, 2026 — Baton Rouge, LA
- AWR-209 Working with the Media: A Course for Rural First Responders — Sep 22, 2026 — Stevens Point, WI
- MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident — Sep 29, 2026 — Hallsville, TX
- MGT-340: Crisis Leadership: A Community Case Study — Sep 29, 2026 — Hopewell, VA
- L0105 Public Information Basics — Nov 18, 2026 — Raleigh, NC
- L0105 Public Information Basics — Dec 8, 2026 — Waukesha, WI
- MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident — Dec 8, 2026 — Elizabethton, TN
- MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident — Mar 3, 2027 — Hazard, KY
- FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) — Mar 15, 2027 — Portage, WI
- MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident — Apr 28, 2027 — Eau Claire, WI
- FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) — Nov 1, 2027 — Royal Oak, MI
- FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) — Apr 3, 2028 — Broomall, PA
- FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO) — Sep 11, 2028 — Broomall, PA
Happening Soon (Next 14 Days)
- T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer — Jun 23, 2026 — Lubbock, TX
- 17th National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition — Jun 23, 2026 — Palm Desert, CA
- L0105 Public Information Basics — Jun 23, 2026 — Anchorage, AK
- MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident — Jun 23, 2026 — Bluffton, SC
- T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer — Jun 23, 2026 — League City, TX
- MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident — Jun 23, 2026 — Red Bluff, CA
- L0105 Public Information Basics — Jun 23, 2026 — Calgary, Canada
- MGT-340: Crisis Leadership: A Community Case Study — Jun 23, 2026 — South Bend, IN
Most Viewed Upcoming Events (Last 30 Days)
- T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer — Jul 14, 2026 – Jul 16, 2026 — San Angelo, TX (112 views)
- FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer — Jul 20, 2026 – Jul 24, 2026 — Williamsport, PA (53 views)
- Staying in Your Lane: Coordinating Municipal & Public Safety Communications During Crisis — Jun 23, 2026 — Virtual (42 views)
- Advanced Crisis Communication Training, Summer Intensive — Aug 4, 2026 — Virtual (36 views)
- Correctional Communications Administrator — Jul 14, 2026 – Jul 17, 2026 — Aurora, CO (24 views)
The PIO Calendar: Recent Updates
Selected announcements, community posts, news, partnerships, platform updates, and tips.
- Platform Update: New Feedback Tools Added to Improve The PIO Calendar Experience (Jun 17, 2026)
The PIO Calendar has always been built around a simple idea: make it easier for public information officers and communicators to discover… - Platform Update: Introducing the PIO Calendar Assistant Beta (Jun 9, 2026)
Finding the right professional development opportunity just got easier. The PIO Calendar continues to grow, with hundreds of upcoming trainings, conferences, webinars,… - The PIO Calendar Reaches New Milestone as Search Becomes Top Referral Source (Jun 3, 2026)
The PIO Calendar continues to grow as public information officers and communicators search for training, conferences, webinars, and professional development opportunities.
Platform Snapshot
- 272 upcoming events currently listed on the PIO Calendar.
- 19 events were added in the last 8 days.
- 853 site visits in the last 8 days.
- 16,680 total site visits (all time).
Snapshot counts help track momentum and growth week over week.
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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.