Weekly PIO Calendar Digest – Week of June 29, 2026

A Note from Paul

Not many new events added this week, but that’s okay… There are still 250+ events listed on the calendar. From conferences to webinars to trainings… now is your chance to find your next training.

If you’ve completed your FEMA Advanced Public Information Officer (APIO), strongly consider applying for the Executive Public Information Office Program (EPIOP). Applications are due tomorrow (June 30, 2026). The EPIOP is the final component of the public information training series. This program consists of a three-course series that prepares public information officers for executive-level leadership, strategic decision-making, and trusted advisor roles. The program focuses on the most critical competencies for public information leaders. EPIOP participants work within a collaborative environment on projects and establish a network of peers. EPIOP participants will contribute to the body of knowledge for public information. Less than 250 EPIOs exist worldwide. It is an exclusive group of senior-level public information officers. Now is your chance… apply today!

Paul D. Raymond, Jr.
Founder, The PIO Calendar

This Week by the Numbers

254 upcoming events currently listed
11 new events added in the last 7 days
2 virtual opportunities in this digest
27 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: 11 new events were added recently, the calendar currently lists 254 upcoming opportunities, and the strongest visible themes in this edition are Crisis Communication, Leadership, and Media Relations. This week’s mix includes 2 virtual events and 27 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.

Featured Opportunity

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Featured Events (Next 90 Days)

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…
L0105 Public Information Basics — Aug 19, 2026 — Marathon, Florida
To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and w…
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)

T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer — Jul 8, 2026 — Austin, TX
NAGC Webinar: Music Licensing and Rights Compliance: What Every Government Communications Team Needs to Know — Jul 15, 2026 — Virtual
The Resiliency Academy Virtual Edition — Jul 22, 2026 — Virtual
T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer — Jul 28, 2026 — Paris, TX
T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer — Aug 18, 2026 — Wichita Falls, TX
L0105 Public Information Basics — Aug 19, 2026 — Marathon, Florida
International Mental Health Conference 2026 (Hybrid Event) — Nov 20, 2026 — Boston, MA
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) — Mar 15, 2027 — Portage, 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)

FEMA Executive Public Information Officer FY27 Application Due — Jun 30, 2026 — Emmitsburg, MD
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) — Jul 6, 2026 — Coatesville, PA
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) — Jul 6, 2026 — San Antonio, TX
K0105 Public Information Basics — Jul 7, 2026 — Virtual
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident — Jul 7, 2026 — Durham, NC
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident — Jul 7, 2026 — College Station, TX
T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer — Jul 7, 2026 — Lumberton, TX
T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer — Jul 7, 2026 — Abilene, TX

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 Snapshot

254 upcoming events are currently listed on the PIO Calendar.
11 events were added in the last 8 days.
708 site visits in the last 8 days.
17,390 total site visits (all time).

Snapshot counts help track momentum and growth week over week.

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