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PIO Events
Professional development, conferences, webinars, networking and award opportunities for public communicators.
September 29, 2026 – October 1, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Lancaster, WI
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.
September 29, 2026 – October 1, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
City of San Diego Environmental Services Building · San Diego
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.
September 29, 2026
MGT-340: Crisis Leadership: A Community Case Study
Hopewell, VA
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 30, 2026
Speak Calm into Chaos: Introduction to Crisis Communication
Virtual event
This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of how clear, accurate, and timely communication supports effective emergency response. Participants will explore key principles of emergency messaging, examine real-world examples, and gain insight into how communication impacts public trust and outcomes. The course also introduces core concepts related to audience analysis, message development, and delivery strategies […]
September 30, 2026
Communicating During a Critical Incident for Police and Fire Departments
Virtual event
For public information officers, the ability to communicate clearly, quickly and with credibility during a critical incident is essential. Whether facing an active shooter, a large fire, severe weather or another high-impact event, your agency’s response will be measured not only by operational success but also by how well you inform the media and your […]
September 30, 2026
NAGC Virtual Fall Workshop
Virtual event
Government communicators are expected to do more with less: smaller budgets, leaner teams, and audiences that are harder to reach. This half-day virtual workshop is designed to help you reach further, spend smarter and communicate better. Your ticket to the workshop unlocks what you need to know to create impactful podcasts, produce award-winning videos and […]
October 1, 2026
Save the Date: STAR Awards and Compact Symposium
The Queen Mary (Long Beach, CA) · Long Beach, CA
The CAPIO | SCAN STAR Awards recognize excellence in government video programming in 56 categories. Winners will be announced at the STAR Awards Luncheon + Compact Symposium aboard the iconic Queen Mary in Long Beach on October 1, 2026 Compact Symposium Tentative Schedule: 9 – 11:30 a.m. – Education / Training 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 […]
October 1, 2026
Boston AI Week 2026 Summit
Foundation Medicine, Boston · Boston, MA
One day. One room. The people building Massachusetts’ AI economy — and the evidence to prove it. The Boston AI Summit is the flagship conference of Boston AI Week: a single-track, one-room gathering of the executives, founders, investors, researchers, and public-sector leaders shaping AI in Massachusetts. The day opens with the official release of The […]
October 2, 2026
NC3C 2026 Fall Regional Conference | Western
Huntersville (NC) Town Hall · Huntersville, NC
These half-day events bring government communicators together for professional development, networking and collaboration.
October 5, 2026 – October 9, 2026
O-0305: Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team
San Jose (CA) Fire Department Training Center · San Jose, CA
This course focuses on the importance of developing and operating as a functional U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). This course meets the needs of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF). This course will assist individual responders to perform as viable team members by: […]
October 5, 2026 – October 9, 2026
FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
Ogden, Utah · Ogden, UT
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 […]
October 5, 2026 – October 7, 2026
ILEA: Police-Media Relations
ILEA Headquarters at The Center for American and International Law · Plano, TX
Law enforcement is under an intense amount of scrutiny for a wide range of policing practices. The modern Public Information Officer is at the crossroads to ensure organizational messaging resonates with the public and demonstrates the value and nobility that police agencies provide to their respective communities. Attendees will receive expert instruction in core competency […]