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Professional development, conferences, webinars, networking and award opportunities for public communicators.
November 8, 2026
Build Your First AI Assistant
Virtual event
Stop asking AI questions. Start giving it jobs. A live, hands-on day for managers who want to do more with AI than search and rewrite emails. You’ll learn the foundations of building with AI through creating your own AI assistant, step by step, with Melissa Agnes. By the end of the day, your AI assistant […]
November 9, 2026 – November 11, 2026
Hazardous Materials Instructors and Commanders (HMIC) Conference 2026
Marriott Savannah Riverfront (GA) · Savannah, GA
HMIC is designed for senior HazMat responders: instructors, commanders, team leads, industry professionals, and emergency management response teams. We also welcome military and federal government officials who may be involved in these types of responses. Plan Your HMIC Must-Attend Courses Today! Please keep in mind that all scheduled events and training workshops associated with the […]
November 9, 2026 – November 13, 2026
O-0305: All-Hazards Incident Management Team Introduction
Clark County (IN) 911 & Emergency Management · Charlestown, IN
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: […]
November 9, 2026
Finding and Framing Your Public Health Success Stories
Virtual event
Discover how compelling stories can bring public health data to life in an upcoming webinar. The session will explore strategies for identifying and shaping narratives that demonstrate impact, connect data with community experiences, resonate with diverse audiences, and showcase the value of public health investments. By the end of this session, participants will be able […]
November 10, 2026 – November 12, 2026
T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
Harlingen, 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.
November 10, 2026 – November 12, 2026
T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
Pecos, Texas · Pecos, 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.
November 10, 2026 – November 11, 2026
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Richardson, 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 10, 2026 – November 12, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Spring Fire Department · Spring, TX
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 10, 2026 – November 12, 2026
T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
Waco, 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.
November 10, 2026
Skill Building Training in Plain Language
Virtual event
Skill Building Training in Plain Language COURSE DETAILS When: November 10, 2026 Time: 8 AM – Noon PT Format: Live online Cost: $299 Discount: Save 15% with code pl112026 (expires November 6, 2026) ABOUT THE TRAINING This interactive, skill-building session takes plain language from theory into practice. You’ll define plain language, explore its core principles—knowing […]
November 11, 2026 – November 13, 2026
Future Of Communications Conference
Hyatt Regency Austin (TX) · Austin, TX
CommsWeek is the premier global gathering for communicators. Uniting professionals across PR, marketing, corporate affairs and internal communications, it’s a multi-day platform for advancing the strategies that shape reputation, culture, trust and connection worldwide. Across conferences, virtual events, networking experiences and industry celebrations, CommsWeek delivers the insights, relationships and strategies communications leaders need to stay […]
November 11, 2026 – November 12, 2026
The Voice of Public Service Media Annual Meeting
Rome, Italy
Join us in Rome this autumn for our annual in-person Voice of Public Service Media meeting. Taking place at Rai Radio’s historic headquarters on 12 November 2026, it is an opportunity for communications and corporate affairs leaders from public service broadcasters across Europe to come together for a day of discussion, debate, and shared learning. […]