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September 9, 2026 – September 10, 2026
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Lubbock, 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 […]
September 9, 2026 – September 10, 2026
Joint Information Center Concepts (JICC)
LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority · Los Angeles, CA
Joint Information Center Concepts (JICC): This course will emphasize the design and function of a Joint Information Centers (JIC) and offers the course participants a hands-on experience on how to form an effective public information team to respond to crises. Course participants will be assigned positions in a JIC with real-time roleplay experience in workshop […]
September 9, 2026
MGT-340: Crisis Leadership: A Community Case Study
Chipley, FL
This seminar uses one of three case studies to examine the dynamics leadership, planning and communications during a crisis from the perspective of an elected or community leaders. This four-hour seminar explores recent case studies to frame the discussion regarding methods to overcome challenges in planning and responding to a large-scale incident. The seminar’s outcome […]
September 9, 2026
Trust Under Attack: How Artificial Intelligence is Changing Crisis Leadership
Virtual event
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way public sector organizations operate, communicate, and respond to crises. It is also creating new threats capable of damaging public trust, disrupting operations, influencing public perception, and challenging leadership decision-making at unprecedented speed. Deepfakes. Voice cloning. Synthetic media. AI-generated misinformation. Impersonation attacks. These are no longer emerging concerns. They […]
September 9, 2026
Reaching a Broader Audience: Updates and Effective Message Design in WEAs
Virtual event
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is pleased to announce a Community of Practice webinar, “Reaching a Broader Audience: Updates and Effective Message Design in WEAs” will be hosted on September 9th, 2026. This webinar continues the peer-to-peer learning, social science insights, and technical discussions initiated through the When Minutes Matter Technical Assistance Workshops. This […]
September 10, 2026
Building Stronger Connections
Lucky’s 13 Pub (Bismarck, ND) · Bismarck, ND
🤝 BUILDING STRONGER CONNECTIONS Join IABC Great Plains and NDPIO for an evening of conversation, connection, and collaboration with fellow communications professionals! Whether you work in public information, public relations, marketing, media, or another communications role, this is a great opportunity to expand your professional network, exchange ideas, and connect with others who understand the […]
September 10, 2026 – September 11, 2026
2026 CAPIO Leadership Summit
Shannon Community Center (Dublin, CA) · Dublin, CA
This year’s Leadership Summit will be held at the Shannon Community Center in Dublin, CA on September 10 and 11. This is a great opportunity to gain those soft skills and insights to level up your current or future career! The leadership summit is two days of inspiration, strategy, and professional growth designed specifically for […]
September 10, 2026
Rad Response in Action Case Studies: Green Diamonds & Atomic Man
Virtual event
You are invited to attend a series of virtual workshops designed to strengthen multi agency preparedness for radiological and nuclear emergencies. Sessions will focus on operational coordination, responder safety, and effective strategic communication. Registration requires free account creation on the NIPC Events Learning Management System. This live, instructor-led session analyzes real-world radiological accidents and incidents […]
September 11, 2026
MGT-340: Crisis Leadership: A Community Case Study
Kodiak, AK
This seminar uses one of three case studies to examine the dynamics leadership, planning and communications during a crisis from the perspective of an elected or community leaders. This four-hour seminar explores recent case studies to frame the discussion regarding methods to overcome challenges in planning and responding to a large-scale incident. The seminar’s outcome […]
September 14, 2026 – September 18, 2026
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Fort Worth, TX
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 […]
September 14, 2026 – September 18, 2026
International Conference on Communication in Healthcare (ICCH) 2026
Assembly Buildings Conference Centre, Belfast, Northern Ireland · Belfast, Northern Ireland
Please note that all times provided are in BST (GMT+1) We are proud to bring an amazing mix of keynote speakers, short communications, poster sessions, workshops, round tables and exciting opportunities for networking with communications expert from all over the globe to The International Conference on Communication in Healthcare (ICCH) 2026.
September 14, 2026 – September 18, 2026
E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer
National Disaster & Emergency Management University · Emmitsburg, MD
This course is designed for a Public Information Officer (PIO) assigned to an incident as a member of an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) and local IMTs, as well as for the PIO assigned to an incident as an Assistant PIO in a variety of capacities.