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Professional development, conferences, webinars, networking and award opportunities for public communicators.
September 21, 2026 – September 25, 2026
UT Master PIO
University of Tennessee LEIC · Nashville, TN
Step into a higher level of leadership and communication by joining the Master Public Information Officer Cohort. This program is designed for experienced professionals ready to move beyond delivering information to shaping strategy, building trust, and leading with confidence when it matters most. Through a dynamic, multi-disciplinary learning environment, you’ll strengthen your ability to navigate […]
September 21, 2026 – September 23, 2026
Utah PIO Association Annual Conference
Courtyard Marriot St. George (UT) · St. George, UT
The Utah Public Information Officer Conference returns September 21–23, 2026, in beautiful St. George for three days of professional development, networking, and hands-on learning designed for government communicators, emergency managers, law enforcement communicators, and public information professionals. View the Agenda Recognized as one of the nation’s largest conferences dedicated to public information officers, #utpio26 will […]
September 21, 2026 – September 25, 2026
UT Master PIO
IPS Training Facility · Nashville, TN
This course is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to be successful as a Public Information Officer. Participants will spend 40 hours exploring topics related to the PIO role. Topics include: PIO role, policy and procedures, brand development, media engagement, crisis communication, managing local and national media stories, emotional intelligence, release of information […]
September 21, 2026 – September 25, 2026
O-0305: Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team
Henderson (NV) Office of Emergency Management · Henderson, NV
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: […]
September 22, 2026 – September 24, 2026
Enhancing Your Media and Social Media Presence
Lenexa Justice Center (Lenexa, KS) · Lenexa, KS
The Center for Public Safety Leadership is hosting a three-day workshop focused on media relations and social media. Facilitators include Sarah Boyd with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, Captain Jake Becchina with the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department, and Eric Blevins, Senior Assistant City Attorney for Overland Park. Topics will include media relations, release of […]
September 22, 2026
AWR-209 Working with the Media: A Course for Rural First Responders
Stevens Point, WI
Adapted from FEMA’s IG-290 curriculum, this 8-hour course provides rural first responders with skills needed to communicate with the public through the media. Examines roles of the media and the rural first responder/public information officer. Participants learn how to give print/electronic media interviews, write news releases, provide information at the scene, and how they fit […]
September 22, 2026 – September 23, 2026
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Greenville, SC
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 22, 2026 – September 23, 2026
G 272 Warning Coordination
North Iowa Area Community College · Mason City, Iowa
This course is produced with the partnership with the National Weather Service (NWS). In order to reduce deaths, injuries, and property loss, Emergency Managers must work closely with the NWS and news media to provide effectiveness.
September 22, 2026
Rad Response in Action Case Studies: Industrial Accidents & Domestic Terrorism
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 22, 2026
Public Relations and Media Relations for First Responders
Virtual event
Communicating with the residents and community members you serve is a critical component in building trust, relationships, and legitimacy in the eyes of those you are sworn to protect. Additionally, building a rapport and managing your relationship with the media that covers your department can lead to consistent news coverage and create an ally when […]
September 22, 2026
IABC Great Plains and NDPIO: Building Stronger Connections
Lucky’s 13 Pub (Bismarck, ND) · Bismarck, ND
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 work you do. 📅 […]
September 23, 2026 – September 25, 2026
Accelerate: An Interactive Crisis Communications Conference
UVA Sycamore Hill · Charlottesville, Virginia
About the Conference The Challenge When a crisis hits, leaders don’t have time to think. News breaks in minutes and narratives form instantly. Leaders must decide and communicate simultaneously, under intense pressure. The Experience Accelerate is a multi-day evolving crisis scenario. You won’t just study a crisis; you will operate inside one. Instructional sessions will […]