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PIO Events
Professional development, conferences, webinars, networking and award opportunities for public communicators.
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 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 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 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 Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Belfast, ME
The FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR) course is a 4 ½-day intense curriculum developed to assist law enforcement in communication with not only the media, but the communities they serve. The course is suitable for chiefs and commanders who may deal with the media on a regular or ad hoc basis and full-time/part-time Public […]
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.
November 30, 2026 – December 4, 2026
O-0305: Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team
Travis County, TX
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 30, 2026 – December 4, 2026
E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer
Palm Beach County Emergency Operations Center · West Palm Beach, FL
This course is designed for a Public Information Officer (PIO) assigned to an incident as a member of an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) and local IMTs, as well as for the PIO assigned to an incident as an Assistant PIO in a variety of capacities.
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.