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SUMMARY:FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION:The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance of emergency public information. Public Information Officers are key members of the ICS and EOC organizations\, and work closely with officials who are part of Multiagency Coordination Groups. PIOs advise the Incident Commander\, Unified Command\, and EOC director on public information relating to incident management. \nWith public information included as a function within NIMS and within ICS\, it is critical to address and provide training for this important element of Emergency Management. \nThe National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU) Public Information Officer (PIO) training curriculum includes courses delivered at the awareness\, basic\, advanced and master levels. The basic level course was developed by NDEMU and is managed by NDEMU or state emergency management trainers who teach basic skills and techniques for use during small\, localized\, single-agency responses; preparedness campaigns; and escalating localized responses. \nThe advanced level course teaches participants additional skills for use during escalating incidents\, including strategic communications and incident action planning as it relates to Joint Information Center (JIC) operations.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/fema-advanced-public-information-officer-9/
LOCATION:Dona Ana County (NM) Emergency Operations Center\, 4201 Tortugas Trail\, Las Cruces\, NM\, 88007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="FEMA National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU)":MAILTO:netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov
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SUMMARY:UT Master PIO
DESCRIPTION:Step into a higher level of leadership and communication by joining the Master Public Information Officer Cohort. This program is designed for experienced professionals ready to move beyond delivering information to shaping strategy\, building trust\, and leading with confidence when it matters most. Through a dynamic\, multi-disciplinary learning environment\, you’ll strengthen your ability to navigate complex messaging\, manage crises\, and influence outcomes across agencies and communities. Participants also engage in professional leadership development through targeted assessments\, including an emotional intelligence evaluation\, helping you better understand your leadership style\, strengthen self-awareness\, and enhance how you lead and communicate under pressure. If you’re ready to elevate your impact and become a trusted voice in public service\, the Master PIO Cohort is your next step.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/ut-master-pio-3/
LOCATION:University of Tennessee LEIC\, 193 Polk Avenue\, Nashville\, TN\, 37210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Tennessee Law Enforcement Innovation Center":MAILTO:jeff.hundley@tennessee.edu
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SUMMARY:Accelerate: An Interactive Crisis Communications Conference
DESCRIPTION:About the Conference \nThe Challenge\nWhen a crisis hits\, leaders don’t have time to think. News breaks in minutes and narratives form instantly. Leaders must decide and communicate simultaneously\, under intense pressure. \n‍The Experience\nAccelerate is a multi-day evolving crisis scenario. You won’t just study a crisis; you will operate inside one. Instructional sessions will teach you messaging best practices\, and the unfolding crisis scenario will allow you to put your new skills to work. \nThe Network\nYou won’t just attend\, you’ll be surrounded by fellow leaders from a variety of professions. The conversations don’t stop when the session ends. \nAll meals are included and structured to extend learning through facilitated conversations with faculty\, guest speakers\, and peers. \nStructured meals\, small-group settings\, and shared pressure inside the scenario create connections that tend to last well beyond the conference. \nWhy Accelerate Is Different \nA multi-day evolving crisis scenario\nImmediate application of every lesson\nPractical decision-making under pressure\nDirect feedback from experienced facilitators and former reporters\nA controlled environment where mistakes become lessons instead of headlines \nWho Should Attend\nAccelerate is for leaders in public safety\, higher education\, government\, or any organization which could face high-profile public relations crises. \nWhat Participants Practice\nYou will practice real-time internal and external messaging\, managing misinformation\, media relations\, and participate in a mock news conference with live feedback. \nThe Outcome\nParticipants leave with: \nSharper judgment under pressure\nStronger leadership instincts\nGreater confidence in how they communicate during crises\nA readiness to lead when moments define careers\, organizations\, and public trust
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/accelerate-an-interactive-crisis-communications-conference/
LOCATION:UVA Sycamore Hill\, Charlottesville\, Virginia\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Parker Communications":MAILTO:info@julieparkerco.com
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SUMMARY:PRSA Boston Northeast District Conference
DESCRIPTION:Calling all PR and Comms professionals\,\nOur world is changing fast\, and you need to keep up. The 2026 PRSA Northeast District Conference (PRxNE26) at Bentley University in greater Boston on Thursday\, September 24 is the perfect place to be!\n___________________________________________________________ \nConference:\nThursday\, September 24\, 2026 | 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. \nPre-conference Networking Event:\nBoston “Tea” Party | Wednesday\, Sept. 23\, 2026 | 6:00-8:00 p.m. \n_____________________________________________________________ \nWhy attend?\nIn a landscape reshaped by AI\, algorithm shifts\, stakeholder activism\, and fast-moving policy changes\, this conference gives PR and comm professionals and educators the tools\, case studies\, and connections to lead with confidence. \nWhen you join us at the PRSA Northeast District Conferece\, you will: \n\nLearn about the latest trends affecting our PR and Comms industry.\nLearn about the advantages and pitfalls of tech advances and how to utilize them.\nRefine your skills to master whatever challenges that come your way and elevate your career.\nLearn how to effectively manage crises\, including cyber crises\, and keep your reputation intact.\nDevelop essential skills in ethics to build trust and loyalty with your publics.\nLearn about pitches that work and other media relations tips.\nLearn how to navigate our changing political climate while staying true to your mission.\nNetwork with other PR and Comms professionals from Buffalo to Bangor.\n\n________________ \nWhat to expect? \n\n\nKeynotes from frontline strategists driving change in technology\, social platforms & relationships\, and the policy environment. \n\n\nBreakout sessions that translate trends into playbooks you can implement in campaigns and counsel—right away. \n\n\nActionable takeaways on AI & analytics\, content and community\, trust\, risk\, reputation\, and measurement that matters. \n\nHigh-impact networking with peers from Buffalo to Bangor to build relationships\, swap ideas\, and spark collaborations.\n\n___________________ \nWho should be there? \nAgency and in-house pros\, nonprofit and public-sector communicators\, higher-ed leaders and faculty\, sole practitioners and PR/Comms professionals\, as well as PRSSA students and advisers. \n____________ \nBottom line\nOne day conference. Big insights. Networking. Real skills.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/prsa-boston-northeast-district-conference/
LOCATION:Bentley University Conference Center\, 175 Forest Street\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 KAPIO Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Connect. Learn. Elevate Your Impact. \nThe KAPIO Annual Conference is where Kansas’ public communicators come together to sharpen skills\, share strategies\, and recharge. It’s a low-cost\, high-value professional development opportunity that delivers practical tools you can put to work immediately. \nThe work of public communicators matters—across city and county government\, law enforcement\, fire and emergency services\, public health\, hospitals\, schools and universities\, and other public-facing agencies. This conference is built to help you thrive in that role. From navigating high-pressure situations to managing complex projects or sparking more engagement\, KAPIO is your place to learn\, recharge\, and connect with others who understand the challenges (and rewards) of the work you do. \n2026 Keynote\nCommunication Gaps Are Trust Gaps: What Happens When Messaging Fails Inside the Organization \nSpeaker: Paul D. Raymond\, Jr.\, PDR Strategies
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/2026-kapio-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Hotel Topeka at City Center\, 1717 SW Topeka Boulevard\, Topeka\, KS\, 66612\, United States
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