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SUMMARY:L0105 Public Information Basics
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This course is offered as part of the Governor’s Hurricane Conference. There may be a conference fee associated with this course. Contact the organizer for more information. \nTo equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs\, including oral and written communications; understanding and working with the media; and basic tools and techniques to perform effectively as a PIO\, both in the proactive/ advocacy times and crisis/ emergency response. \nTentative Schedule (Subject to change): \n\nSunday\, May 10\, 2026\, 1:30PM – 5:00PM\nMonday\, May 11\, 2026\, 8:30AM – 5:00PM\nTuesday\, May 12\, 2026\, 8:30AM – 5:00PM\nWednesday\, May 13\, 2026\, 1:30PM – 5:00PM
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/l0105-public-information-basics-5/
LOCATION:Palm Beach County (FL) Convention Center\, 650 Okeechobee Blvd\, West Palm Beach\, FL\, 33401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Governor%E2%80%99s Hurricane Conference":MAILTO:rene@flghc.org
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SUMMARY:40th Annual Governor's Hurricane Conference
DESCRIPTION:The GHC is the nation’s largest and best-attended conference focusing on hurricane planning\, preparedness\, response\, recovery\, and mitigation! The GHC is an opportunity to learn from the successes of others and identify proven best practices\, as well as learning what mistakes to avoid BEFORE it’s too late! Over 300 hours of training and workshops covering all aspects of hurricane readiness\, full of the latest trends\, topics\, tools and technologies to best improve your disaster response/recovery processes will be offered. The GHC provides access to tried and true solutions and ideas for a wide range of hurricane-related challenges that can be put into action immediately when you return\, many at little or no cost!
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/40th-annual-governors-hurricane-conference/
LOCATION:Palm Beach County (FL) Convention Center\, 650 Okeechobee Blvd\, West Palm Beach\, FL\, 33401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Governor%E2%80%99s Hurricane Conference":MAILTO:rene@flghc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T000000
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SUMMARY:AWR-209 Working with the Media: A Course for Rural First Responders
DESCRIPTION:Adapted from FEMAÕs IG-290 curriculum\, this 8-hour course provides rural first responders with skills needed to communicate with the public through the media. Examines roles of the media and the rural first responder/public information officer. Participants learn how to give print/electronic media interviews\, write news releases\, provide information at the scene\, and how they fit into the joint information system.Ê
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/awr-209-working-with-the-media-a-course-for-rural-first-responders-6/
LOCATION:Concord\, NH\, Concord\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:NAGC 49th Annual Communications School
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 theme “Innovation Oasis: Elevating Government Communication through Evolving Technologies\, Strategic Metrics and Building Trust” highlights NAGC’s focus on harnessing emerging technologies to deliver more transparent\, responsive\, and inclusive messaging while reinforcing the foundational role of trust in public communications
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/national-association-of-government-communicators-49th-annual-communications-school/
LOCATION:Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa\, 41000 Bob Hope Drive\, Rancho Mirage\, CA\, 92270\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:2026 CAPIO Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to Make Waves at CAPIO’s 2026 Annual Conference? This is your chance to showcase your work\, build connections with colleagues from across the state\, and dive into sessions led by California leaders in public sector communications. Expect insights on media relations\, strategic communications\, social media\, emergency response\, branding\, emerging technologies and much more. \nOur theme\, Making Waves\, celebrates the momentum\, creativity and leadership of California’s public information community. It’s an extraordinary moment for our profession\, and CAPIO members continue to set the pace with innovative campaigns\, bold storytelling\, and solutions that meet the dynamic challenges of today’s communication landscape.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/2026-capio-annual-conference/
LOCATION:San Diego\, CA\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="California Association of Public Information Officials":MAILTO:info@capio.org
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SUMMARY:FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
DESCRIPTION:The FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) course is a 4 ½-day intense curriculum developed to assist law enforcement in communication with not only the media\, but the communities they serve. The course is suitable for chiefs and commanders who may deal with the media on a regular or ad hoc basis and full-time/part-time Public Information Officers (PIOs).  This class provides proven strategies and best-practices for media relations\, crisis communications and social media.  Students will learn to prepare and deliver messages.  The session features numerous desktop and on-camera exercises. Participants are asked to bring a laptop or tablet to class.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/media-and-public-relations-mpr-18/
LOCATION:Murfreesboro\, Tennessee\, Murfreesboro\, TN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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SUMMARY:FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
DESCRIPTION:The FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) course is a 4 ½-day intense curriculum developed to assist law enforcement in communication with not only the media\, but the communities they serve. The course is suitable for chiefs and commanders who may deal with the media on a regular or ad hoc basis and full-time/part-time Public Information Officers (PIOs).  This class provides proven strategies and best-practices for media relations\, crisis communications and social media.  Students will learn to prepare and deliver messages.  The session features numerous desktop and on-camera exercises. Participants are asked to bring a laptop or tablet to class.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/fbi-leeda-media-and-public-relations-mpr/
LOCATION:San Antonio\, TX\, San Antonio\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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