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PIO Events
Professional development, conferences, webinars, networking and award opportunities for public communicators.
October 7, 2026
Risk Communications and Managing Opposing Viewpoints for Public Health Professionals
Virtual event
In this two-part class, John Guilfoil takes public health directors and communicators through an experiential journey that is tailor-made for the extreme demands and ever-evolving world of public health. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, municipal governments have been called upon to deliver timely, confident advice and guidelines amid rapidly-changing circumstances and an evolving range of powerful […]
October 8, 2026
MGT-340: Crisis Leadership: A Community Case Study
Pendleton, OR
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 […]
October 8, 2026
KAGC Annual Awards of Excellence Banquet
Kentucky Association of Counties Training Room · Frankfort, KY
Please mark your calendars for the Annual Awards of Excellence Banquet, which will take place on Oct. 8 at the Kentucky Association of Counties Training Room in Frankfort. A RSVP Link will be available soon!
October 12, 2026 – October 16, 2026
FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
Southlake, Texas · Southlake, TX
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 13, 2026 – October 14, 2026
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Lufkin, 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 […]
October 13, 2026 – October 15, 2026
Internal Communications Conference
Microsoft Headquarters, Seattle, WA · Redmond, WA
The pressure on communicators has never been greater. Neither has the opportunity. Leadership transitions. AI rollouts. Geopolitical tensions. Internal and strategic communicators are navigating one of the most complex workplace environments in decades. Employees expect faster updates, authentic leadership and consistent messaging across all platforms. Meanwhile, communicators are helping their organization adopt AI, navigate digital […]
October 13, 2026 – October 15, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Park City, UT
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.
October 13, 2026 – October 15, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Opelika, AL
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.
October 13, 2026 – October 15, 2026
T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
Breckenridge, TX
The Texas Public Information Officer Course will provide initial information for those individuals who are employed or appointed by a state agency or local government entity and whose duties include communicating with the public during a disaster regarding the importance of early communication and coordination of crisis information.
October 13, 2026 – October 15, 2026
T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
Laredo, TX
The Texas Public Information Officer Course will provide initial information for those individuals who are employed or appointed by a state agency or local government entity and whose duties include communicating with the public during a disaster regarding the importance of early communication and coordination of crisis information.
October 13, 2026 – October 15, 2026
T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
Fort Bend (TX) County Emergency Operations Center · Richmond, TX
The Texas Public Information Officer Course will provide initial information for those individuals who are employed or appointed by a state agency or local government entity and whose duties include communicating with the public during a disaster regarding the importance of early communication and coordination of crisis information.
October 14, 2026
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Management and Setup
Virtual event
As a public official that is involved in Emergency Management, the ability to communicate effectively and quickly is essential. Creating an EOC provides the framework of a communication network during an emergency, a major crisis, weather event, power outages, active shooter, or any other event that may significantly impact your community. This 4.5-hour course will […]