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November 18, 2026
AI Tools and Workflows for Government Communicators
Virtual event
1 of 4 of the AI Mastermind Series Public information officers are being asked to produce more content across more channels, often with limited staff time. AI can help with the first steps of that work, but knowing where it fits into a government communications workflow takes judgment. In this session, Elizabeth Edwards will walk […]
November 18, 2026
The First 15 Minutes: Is your Agency ready to Communicate?
Virtual event
You can have the most talented, experienced, and highly trained Public Information Officer in the profession. But what happens when the organization itself isn’t prepared to communicate? During high-stakes incidents, effective communication depends on far more than the capabilities of the person delivering the message. Unclear authority, limited access to verified information, inadequate inter-agency coordination, […]
November 18, 2026 – November 28, 2026
Trust at 30,000 Feet: What Aviation Can Teach Us about Communications in an Always-On World
Virtual event
On Wednesday 18 November at 12.30pm BST / 1.30pm CET, epresspack and the EACD will be joined by Léa Wertheimer, Head of Corporate Communications at SWISS, for a practical discussion on how communications teams can operate in an increasingly transparent, fast-moving and unpredictable environment. Drawing on her experience in aviation, Léa will explore how real-time […]
November 18, 2026
Thousands of PDFs, One Small Team: A Realistic Plan for Accessible Documents
Virtual event
Wednesday, November 18 at 2pm EST Every agenda packet, budget, permit form and annual report on your website is part of your ADA Title II accessibility obligation. For most teams, that’s thousands of PDFs nobody has counted, uploaded by departments the communications team doesn’t control. Governments serving 50,000 or more people have until April 26, […]
November 19, 2026 – November 20, 2026
Global PR Summit Canada
The InterContinental Toronto Centre · Toronto, Canada
Overview The communications playbook that defined success over the past decade is no longer sufficient. AI-driven search is changing how visibility is earned, synthetic media is challenging the foundation of institutional trust, and the “messy middle” of AI adoption is creating significant organizational friction. The challenge facing communications teams today is not just access to […]
November 19, 2026 – November 22, 2026
NCA2026 | 112th Annual Convention
New Orleans, LA
The 112th Annual Convention in New Orleans will explore move/ment(s) in the field of Communication. Movement is the defining feature of humans in the 21st century. We are a species on the move – as migrants, tourists, refugees, workers, asylees, and students. Movement brings flux, assumes risk, implies intermixing, and sows the seeds for “both/and” […]
November 19, 2026
Telling Your Story to the Media and Legislators
Virtual event
When: Nov 19, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (PT) Presenters: CAPIO and CSDA Every special district has a story to tell—about the essential services you provide, the people you serve, and the value you deliver to your community. Effectively sharing that story builds trust with the public, strengthens relationships with the media, and […]
November 19, 2026
MGT-340: Crisis Leadership: A Community Case Study
Greencastle, IN
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 […]
November 19, 2026 – November 21, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Canton, GA
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 20, 2026 – November 21, 2026
International Mental Health Conference 2026 (Hybrid Event)
Aloft Boston Seaport District · Boston, MA
Professionals seeking world-class Mental Health Conferences will find exceptional value in the Mental Health Conference 2026, a premier international hybrid event scheduled for 20–21 November 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with virtual participation available worldwide. Organized by PubScholars, this global conference brings together psychiatrists, psychologists, neuroscientists, researchers, clinicians, educators, policymakers, students, healthcare professionals, and mental […]
November 30, 2026 – December 4, 2026
FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
Coatesville, Pennsylvania · Coatesville, PA
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 […]
November 30, 2026 – December 2, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Frederick, MD
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.