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SUMMARY:IABC World Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:IABC World Conference is the flagship event for communication professionals worldwide. Each year\, hundreds of attendees gather to learn\, connect\, and share ideas that shape the future of our field. \nDesigned for today’s communicators\, World Conference offers a dynamic mix of global perspectives\, expert-led sessions\, and meaningful peer-to-peer engagement. Whether you’re looking to elevate your career\, expand your network\, or bring fresh insights back to your organization\, this is the place to be. \nThis year’s theme explores the communicator’s evolving role in a rapidly changing world:\n\nHow do we stay agile in the face of constant disruption?\nHow do we balance business savvy with ethical responsibility?\nHow do we lead through change and innovation?
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/iabc-world-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Westin Harbour Castle Hotel\, Toronto\, 1 Harbour Square\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5J 1A6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)":MAILTO:member_relations@iabc.com
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SUMMARY:11th Annual International Crisis Management Conference
DESCRIPTION:Creating Calm Out of Chaos\nYour Competitive Advantage in Crisis Leadership and Operational Resilience\nJoin top crisis management professionals for expert-led sessions\, hands-on training\, and invaluable networking. This year’s conference equips you with the skills and strategies to navigate today’s evolving threat landscape.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/11th-annual-international-crisis-management-conference/
LOCATION:Newport\, RI\, Newport\, RI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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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-21/
LOCATION:Oswego\, Illinois\, Oswego\, IL\, 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/media-and-public-relations-mpr-22/
LOCATION:Bristol\, Virginia\, Bristol\, VA\, 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/media-and-public-relations-mpr-23/
LOCATION:Laconia\, New Hampshire\, Laconia\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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SUMMARY:FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
DESCRIPTION:Building off of the FBI-LEEDA Media & Public Relations course\, the Master Public Information Officer course moves the participant from the tactical to the strategic level of media and brand management. Participants will spend 4 ½ days exploring; the business model of media engagement\, take a deeper dive into cultivating a brand image through internal and external communications\, and learn how to proactively pitch stories in today’s 24/7 news environment. Students will learn the advanced means of creating high-quality in-house videos for social media\, develop messaging calendars\, and learn the art of being a strategic advisor. This course will build on crisis management skills in tabletop exercises designed to build the framework for a crisis communication manual.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/fbi-leeda-master-public-information-officer-mpo-4/
LOCATION:Meriden\, Connecticut\, Meriden\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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SUMMARY:MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification
DESCRIPTION:The Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification course brings planners\, operators\, public information professionals\, government\, public safety\, and marketing professionals together in an effort to prepare and/or enhance venue and event communication programs. The course prescribes best practices to common communication pitfalls and provides flexible and scalable solutions to a wide-range of scenarios. The training leverages a combination of exercises\, discussions\, and activities to optimize participant experience.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/mgt-467-sport-and-special-event-public-information-and-emergency-notification-19/
LOCATION:San Antonio\, TX\, San Antonio\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification
DESCRIPTION:The Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification course brings planners\, operators\, public information professionals\, government\, public safety\, and marketing professionals together in an effort to prepare and/or enhance venue and event communication programs. The course prescribes best practices to common communication pitfalls and provides flexible and scalable solutions to a wide-range of scenarios. The training leverages a combination of exercises\, discussions\, and activities to optimize participant experience.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/mgt-467-sport-and-special-event-public-information-and-emergency-notification-20/
LOCATION:Portsmouth\, VA\, Portsmouth\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification
DESCRIPTION:The Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification course brings planners\, operators\, public information professionals\, government\, public safety\, and marketing professionals together in an effort to prepare and/or enhance venue and event communication programs. The course prescribes best practices to common communication pitfalls and provides flexible and scalable solutions to a wide-range of scenarios. The training leverages a combination of exercises\, discussions\, and activities to optimize participant experience.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/mgt-467-sport-and-special-event-public-information-and-emergency-notification-23/
LOCATION:San Antonio\, TX\, San Antonio\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T235959
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CREATED:20260126T170155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T235123Z
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SUMMARY:L0105 Public Information Basics
DESCRIPTION:To 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.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/l0105-public-information-basic-37/
LOCATION:Jessup\, PA\, Jessup\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T235959
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CREATED:20260515T154248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T154248Z
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SUMMARY:T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Public Information Officer Course will provide initial information for those individuals who are employed or appointed by a state agency or local government entity and whose duties include communicating with the public during a disaster regarding the importance of early communication and coordination of crisis information.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/t-pub4033-texas-public-information-officer/
LOCATION:Spring Fire Department\, Spring\, Texas\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171135Z
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SUMMARY:T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Public Information Officer Course will provide initial information for those individuals who are employed or appointed by a state agency or local government entity and whose duties include communicating with the public during a disaster regarding the importance of early communication and coordination of crisis information.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/t-pub4033-texas-public-information-officer-7/
LOCATION:Texas A&M Engineerin Etension Service (TEEX)\, 1595 Nuclear Science Road\, College Station\, TX\, 77845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T235959
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CREATED:20260515T171231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T171245Z
UID:10000738-1781568000-1781827199@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Public Information Officer Course will provide initial information for those individuals who are employed or appointed by a state agency or local government entity and whose duties include communicating with the public during a disaster regarding the importance of early communication and coordination of crisis information.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/t-pub4033-texas-public-information-officer-8/
LOCATION:San Antonio\, TX\, San Antonio\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T151756
CREATED:20260531T174057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T174057Z
UID:10000795-1781568000-1781827199@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Public Information Officer Course will provide initial information for those individuals who are employed or appointed by a state agency or local government entity and whose duties include communicating with the public during a disaster regarding the importance of early communication and coordination of crisis information.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/t-pub4033-texas-public-information-officer-17/
LOCATION:Port Corpus Christi Center for Wildlife Rescue\, 2710 N. Shoreline Blvd\, Corpus Christi\, TX\, 78402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T151756
CREATED:20260323T171415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T154850Z
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SUMMARY:Public Speaking for Public Safety Professionals
DESCRIPTION:You didn’t join law enforcement to become a public speaker\, but leadership today requires clear\, confident communication under pressure. Public Speaking for Public Safety Professionals is a one-day training in the San Francisco Bay Area presented by Julie Parker Communications. Training topics include prepping for presentations\, messaging and bridging\, engaging your audience\, optics\, body language\, controlling the environment\, and overcoming nerves. Through interactive exercises and personalized feedback\, participants gain the skills and confidence to deliver authentic\, impactful messages in any setting\, from community meetings and press conferences to ceremonies and council presentations.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/public-speaking-for-public-safety-professionals/
LOCATION:Pittsburg (CA) City Council Chambers\, 65 Civic Ave.\, Pittsburg\, CA\, 94565\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Parker Communications":MAILTO:info@julieparkerco.com
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