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PIO Events
Professional development, conferences, webinars, networking and award opportunities for public communicators.
March 30, 2026 – April 1, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Ouray, CO
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.
March 31, 2026 – April 1, 2026
MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification
Bastrop, TX
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 […]
March 31, 2026 – April 2, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
McCook, NE
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.
March 31, 2026 – April 2, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Stillwater, OK
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.
April 1, 2026 – April 2, 2026
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Johnson City, TN
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 […]
April 1, 2026
Trustworthy: Navigating an Increasingly AI-Driven World for Police, Fire and Government Public Information Officers
Virtual event
Trustworthy: Navigating an Increasingly AI-Driven World for Police, Fire and Government Public Information Officers is a practical course designed for public information officers, public affairs professionals, and agency leaders navigating an AI-influenced communications landscape. Artificial intelligence is no longer just a productivity tool. It now plays a direct role in shaping narratives, influencing public opinion, […]
April 6, 2026 – April 10, 2026
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Irvine, CA
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 […]
April 6, 2026 – April 10, 2026
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Golden, Colorado · Golden, CO
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 […]
April 6, 2026 – April 10, 2026
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Caledonia, Wisconsin · Caledonia, WI
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 […]
April 6, 2026
20th International Public Relations Congress
The Dover Hotel (Nigeria) · Lagos, Nigeria
In today’s inter-dependent world, reputation is currency. Join communication leaders, policymakers, and PR professionals as we explore how public relations can drive trust, cooperation, investment, and sustainable prosperity. 🎯 Theme:The Inter-dependent World: Harnessing Public Relations Best Practices to Earn Stakeholders’ Goodwill and Co-operation, Create an Enabling Environment for Trade and Investment, Manage Reputation Risk, and […]
April 6, 2026
EMEAA Webinar: Women in Crisis Management and Resilience with Amanda Coleman
Virtual event
For EMEAA Memebers only. Learn about joining EMEAA here for $35 annually. Amanda will talk about the findings from a recent survey on the role of women in crisis management and the importance of listening to unheard voices to build an inclusive response. She will look at what it means for the emergency planning profession […]
April 7, 2026 – April 9, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Hamburg, PA
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.