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Professional development, conferences, webinars, networking and award opportunities for public communicators.
May 17, 2027 – May 21, 2027
FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer
Radford, VA
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 […]
May 17, 2027 – May 18, 2027
Leading Through Crisis: Communication, Coordination & Public Trust
ILEA Headquarters at The Center for American and International Law · Plano, TX
When crisis hits, people look to leaders for clarity, confidence, empathy and direction. But even the strongest message can be undermined when departments contradict one another, elected officials get ahead of confirmed facts, or multiple voices compete to tell the public what’s happening. This intensive, practical workshop focuses on leadership communication when the stakes, and […]
May 18, 2027 – May 20, 2027
L0105 Public Information Basics
Hastings, MI
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.
May 19, 2027 – May 21, 2027
L0105 Public Information Basics
Marysville, 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.
May 19, 2027 – May 20, 2027
2nd Global summit on Civil Engineering, Sustainable Infrastructure, Smart Cities and Climate Resilience (CIVIL2027)
Florance, Italy
CIVIL2027 will serve as a dynamic platform to explore the latest breakthroughs, emerging technologies, and future directions,bringing together experts, innovators, and thought leaders from academia, industry, and research to share insights, foster collaboration, and explore the latest trends and innovations across civil, structural, and environmental engineering.
May 20, 2027 – May 21, 2027
L0105 Public Information Basics
Elko (NV) Conference Center · Elko
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.
May 24, 2027 – May 28, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Lavonia, GA
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 […]
May 25, 2027 – May 26, 2027
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Salem, OR
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 […]
May 25, 2027 – May 27, 2027
2027 Government Social Media Conference
Hybrid · Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel · Denver, CO
GSMCON, reimagined Government social media never stops changing. Neither should the conference built for the people behind it. #GSMCON2027 brings together government communicators from across the country for 2.5 days of expert-led training, big ideas, practical takeaways and the kind of conversations you can only have with people who truly understand this work. For 2027, […]
June 2, 2027 – June 4, 2027
2027 TAMIO Annual Conference
The Woodlands Resort · The Woodlands, TX
June 2, 2027
PER-344 Social Media Tools and Techniques
Virtual event
This eight-hour performance-level course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to use social media tools and techniques for intermediate-level messaging, strategy, and increased situational awareness. The course will supplement and build upon NDPTC’s existing FEMA-certified performance-level course entitled “Social Media Platforms in Disaster Management” (PER-304-W) by providing participants with more in-depth […]
June 3, 2027 – June 7, 2027
ICA Annual Conference 2027
Crowne Plaza Glasgow Hotel and Scottish Event Campus · Glasgow, United Kingdom
2027 International Communication Association Annual Conference Save the Date 3-7 June 2027 Crowne Plaza Glasgow Hotel and Scottish Event Campus