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November 17, 2026
AWR-209 Working with the Media: A Course for Rural First Responders
Toledo, OH
Adapted from FEMA’s 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 […]
November 17, 2026 – November 19, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Georgetown County (SC) Emergency Operations Center · Georgetown, SC
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.
November 17, 2026 – November 19, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Apple Creek, OH
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.
November 17, 2026 – November 18, 2026
CPRA Conference 2026
Marvel Stadium Melbourne · Docklands, Australia
Reimagine, Redefine, Refocus: Leading a future of trusted communication. Communication is at a turning point. AI is reshaping how messages are made. Public trust is fragile. Influence moves faster than regulation. The standards that built this profession are being tested in real time. The CPRA Conference 2026 returns on Tuesday 17 – Wednesday 18 November, […]
November 18, 2026 – November 19, 2026
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Tyler, TX
This course examines the role of public information in all-hazards incident management and provides practical training in crisis communication techniques. In a major incident, it is of critical importance that community leaders, incident managers, and Public Information Officers (PIO) are prepared to communicate with the public through traditional and social media. This course focuses on […]
November 18, 2026 – November 20, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Raleigh, NC
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.
November 18, 2026
Organisational Resilience: Leading Communications in a Changing World
London, United Kingdom
We are proud to announce the 2026 CIPR Annual Conference – a dynamic, full-day exploration of this year’s theme: Organisational Resilience. Designed for PR and communications professionals navigating an increasingly complex landscape, the conference will delve into the strategies, skills and insights needed to build resilient organisations and future-ready teams. From the transformative impact of […]
November 18, 2026 – November 20, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Boise, ID
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.
November 19, 2026 – November 21, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Canton, GA
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.
November 19, 2026 – November 22, 2026
NCA2026 | 112th Annual Convention
New Orleans, LA
The 112th Annual Convention in New Orleans will explore move/ment(s) in the field of Communication. Movement is the defining feature of humans in the 21st century. We are a species on the move – as migrants, tourists, refugees, workers, asylees, and students. Movement brings flux, assumes risk, implies intermixing, and sows the seeds for “both/and” […]
November 19, 2026 – November 20, 2026
Global PR Summit Canada
The InterContinental Toronto Centre · Toronto, Canada
Overview The communications playbook that defined success over the past decade is no longer sufficient. AI-driven search is changing how visibility is earned, synthetic media is challenging the foundation of institutional trust, and the “messy middle” of AI adoption is creating significant organizational friction. The challenge facing communications teams today is not just access to […]
November 19, 2026
Telling Your Story to the Media and Legislators
Virtual event
When: Nov 19, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (PT) Presenters: CAPIO and CSDA Every special district has a story to tell—about the essential services you provide, the people you serve, and the value you deliver to your community. Effectively sharing that story builds trust with the public, strengthens relationships with the media, and […]