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PIO Events
Professional development, conferences, webinars, networking and award opportunities for public communicators.
December 1, 2026 – December 3, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Fort Totten, NY
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.
December 1, 2026 – December 3, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Topeka, KS
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.
December 1, 2026 – December 3, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Wadesboro, NC
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.
December 1, 2026 – December 3, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Camp Murray, WA
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.
December 1, 2026 – December 3, 2026
T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
San Angelo, 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.
December 1, 2026
On-Camera Training Webinar
Virtual event
Are you new to the communications, getting more media calls on a specific issue, or preparing for a potential crisis of confidence? Maybe you’re a seasoned communicator looking to sharpen your on-camera skills. CAPIO is offering a special one-hour webinar featuring veteran practitioner Scott Summerfield of SAE Communications. This webinar will cover key message development, […]
December 1, 2026
CPSE AI Use Discussion
Virtual event
Artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging digital technologies remain at the forefront of conversations across fire, EMS, emergency management, and governmental agencies. With new tools and capabilities emerging almost daily, many professionals are seeking practical ways to stay informed, build proficiency, and identify effective strategies for integrating AI into their organizations. As a member of the […]
December 2, 2026 – December 3, 2026
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Denton, 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 […]
December 2, 2026 – December 3, 2026
2026 Crisis Communications Symposium
Sheraton Nashville Brentwood · Brentwood, TN
We are thrilled to release the dates and speakers for our 4th annual Crisis Communication Symposium. This year, the event will be hosted at the Sheraton Nashville Brentwood on December 2-3. Reserve your room by calling the hotel directly and mentioning the University of Tennessee Law Enforcement Innovation Center. We have an all-star lineup!
December 2, 2026
MGT-340: Crisis Leadership: A Community Case Study
Houston, TX
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 […]
December 2, 2026
Mastering DocAccess: Workbench
Virtual event
Mastering DocAccess: Workbench is a 45-minute webinar on Wednesday, December 2 at 11am PT for all current DocAccess customers who want more control over their documents. A CivicPlus expert will show you how to fine-tune a document yourself, from updating alt-text, moving text, and modifying headers with the Edit assistant, to using the document outline, […]
December 3, 2026
Southern California PIO Summit
ASU California Center · Los Angeles, CA
The Radio & Television News Association of Southern California, along with the ASU Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Communications, is presenting a summit for PIOs on Thursday, December 3rd, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The purpose is to gather as many PIOs as possible from around Southern California to address common issues […]