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PIO Events
Professional development, conferences, webinars, networking and award opportunities for public communicators.
December 7, 2026 – December 10, 2026
FY2027 FEMA Executive Public Information Officer Week 1
National Disaster & Emergency Management University · Emmitsburg, MD
**Tentative dates – subject to change E0389: Executive Public Information Leadership Classroom Delivery Resident (E), Virtual (K) Prerequisites Selection to EPIO Program Incorporate executive and strategic leadership competencies in public information decision-making. Promote research to grow the body of knowledge on public information issues. Advocate for diversity in the public information field. Build an active […]
June 7, 2027 – June 10, 2027
FY2027 FEMA Executive Public Information Officer Week 2
National Disaster & Emergency Management University · Emmitsburg, MD
**Tentative dates – subject to change E0393: Executive Public Information Management Classroom Delivery Resident (E), Virtual (K) Prerequisites Selection to EPIO Program Create an environment that supports behavioral and mental health. Support further professionalization and credibility of the public information field. Course Length 4 days (32 hours)
September 13, 2027 – September 17, 2027
FY2027 FEMA Executive Public Information Officer Week 3
National Disaster & Emergency Management University · Emmitsburg, MD
**Tentative dates – subject to change E0394: Executive Public Information Application Classroom Delivery Resident (E), Virtual (K) Prerequisites Selection to EPIO Program Lead public information in an ethical, honest, and proactive manner at an executive level. Engage in modernization and evolution of public information. Foster an understanding of legal considerations in public information. Course Length […]