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PIO Events
Professional development, conferences, webinars, networking and award opportunities for public communicators.
November 2, 2026 – November 4, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
Fort Meyers, FL
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 2, 2026 – November 6, 2026
FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
Glenpool, Oklahoma · Glenpool, OK
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 2, 2026 – November 6, 2026
FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
Youngsville, North Carolina · Youngsville, NC
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 2, 2026 – November 6, 2026
2026 East Africa PR Week
Malindi, Kenya
The East Africa PR Week (EAPRW) is the region’s premier gathering of public relations and communications professionals — convening practitioners, academics, policymakers and industry leaders from across East Africa to advance the profession, share knowledge and shape its future. Hosted on a rotational basis by member associations of the East Africa Public Relations Association (EAPRA), […]
November 3, 2026 – November 4, 2026
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Imperial, CA
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 […]
November 3, 2026
CIPR: Disinformation, misinformation & malinformation
Virtual event
Learn to navigate disinformation and enhance communication credibility.
November 3, 2026 – November 5, 2026
L0105 Public Information Basics
San Diego, CA
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 4, 2026 – November 6, 2026
E0105 Public Information Basics
National Disaster & Emergency Management University · Emmitsburg, 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 4, 2026
3CMA Webinar: Game of Engagement: Rethinking Gamification to Build Audience Buy-In
Virtual event
A highly interactive webinar on applying game-based engagement principles and the LIFT Engagement Formula to communication campaigns, public outreach, services, and community participation.
November 5, 2026
2026 Missouri Association of Government Communicator Conference
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia (MO) · Columbia, MO
Join fellow public information officers, government communicators, and engagement professionals for a one-day conference designed to inform, inspire, and connect. This fall event offers a dynamic mix of professional development, peer learning, and networking opportunities tailored specifically for local government communicators. Conference Highlights: Engaging Sessions: Hear from experienced professionals and thought leaders on the most […]
November 5, 2026
2026 Missouri Association of Government Communicators Conference
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia (MO) · Columbia, MO
Join fellow public information officers, government communicators, and engagement professionals for a one-day conference designed to inform, inspire, and connect. This fall event offers a dynamic mix of professional development, peer learning, and networking opportunities tailored specifically for local government communicators. Conference Highlights: Engaging Sessions: Hear from experienced professionals and thought leaders on the most […]
November 5, 2026
The New Front Door to Government Communications Is AI
Virtual event
AI is quickly becoming the first touchpoint for accessing government information as residents increasingly ask AI assistants how to complete tasks such as renewing passports, applying for benefits and finding health guidance. With this shift, agencies need to understand how AI interprets, surfaces and cites their content in generated responses. When AI systems misread, misquote […]