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Professional development, conferences, webinars, networking and award opportunities for public communicators.
October 5, 2026 – October 7, 2026
Content Marketing World 2026
Colorado Convention Center · Denver, CO
Content Marketing World will return for another inspiring meeting between top digital marketing experts, creators, and enthusiasts eager to delve into the depths of content marketing. The 2026 edition of the leading US event will take place from 5 to 7 October, with special workshops and conference sessions dedicated to the latest developments in the […]
October 6, 2026
PER-344 Social Media Tools & Techniques
Virtual event
This performance-level web-based course is designed for individuals in the public and private sectors who are responsible for gathering and disseminating disaster-related information and who would like to increase their knowledge and understanding about social media and its uses during crisis communication to support organizational preparedness, response and recovery efforts.
October 6, 2026 – October 8, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Sartell, MN
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 6, 2026 – October 7, 2026
MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification
Smyrna, DE
The Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification course brings planners, operators, public information professionals, government, public safety, and marketing professionals together in an effort to prepare and/or enhance venue and event communication programs. The course prescribes best practices to common communication pitfalls and provides flexible and scalable solutions to a wide-range of […]
October 6, 2026 – October 8, 2026
K0105 Public Information Basics
Virtual event
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 6, 2026
MGT-340: Crisis Leadership: A Community Case Study
Northport, AL
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 6, 2026
AWR-329 Leveraging Tools for Coordinated Community Disaster Communications
Elko, Nevada · ELko, NV
The better a community communicates, the more prepared and equipped that community will be to respond to a hazard event. Bi-directional communication sharing of disaster information facilitates improved disaster response execution. Using the widest possible range of communication tools (e.g., omnichannel communication) helps ensure redundant communication capability, high information fidelity for decision-makers, and contributes to […]
October 6, 2026
3CMA Webinar: Let Go to Grow: The Leadership Power of Delegation
Virtual event
Delegation isn’t simply about assigning tasks; it is one of the clearest demonstrations of leadership. When done well, delegation communicates trust, develops confidence, builds future leaders, and creates healthier, more sustainable organizations. Yet too often, leaders at all levels hold onto work because it’s faster, feels safer, or they’re unsure how to delegate without sacrificing […]
October 7, 2026 – October 8, 2026
Media Relations (MR)
City of Inglewood (CA) EOC · Inglewood, CA
This course is a 16-hour training which will provide participants an opportunity to apply advanced public interview/information skills. Focusing on the PIO interview and public speaking capabilities, participants will experience on-camera presentations, radio broadcasts, newsprint, periodicals, and social media communications using current best practices in the industry.
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!