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PIO Events
Professional development, conferences, webinars, networking and award opportunities for public communicators.
March 1, 2027 – March 5, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
Irvine, CA
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 […]
March 1, 2027 – March 5, 2027
FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer
El Paso, TX
The National Response Framework (NRF) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) devote significant attention to the importance of emergency public information. Public Information Officers are key members of the ICS and EOC organizations, and work closely with officials who are part of Multiagency Coordination Groups. PIOs advise the Incident Commander, Unified Command, and EOC […]
March 1, 2027 – March 5, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
Spokane, WA
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 […]
March 2, 2027 – March 3, 2027
MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification
Blue Springs, MO
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 3, 2027 – March 11, 2027
Travel with FPRA
Costa Rica
Imagine spending nine unforgettable days exploring one of the world’s most breathtaking destinations alongside fellow FPRA members, friends and family. From lush rainforests and cascading waterfalls to majestic volcanoes and extraordinary wildlife, Costa Rica offers an immersive experience unlike anywhere else. Beginning March 3, 2027, this professionally guided adventure invites you to discover the country’s […]
March 3, 2027 – March 5, 2027
Ragan and PR Daily's 2027 Social Media & Marketing Conference
Walt Disney World Swan Resort, Orlando, FL · Lake Vuena Vista, FL
Join us March 3-5, 2027 at Ragan and PR Daily’s Social Media & Marketing Conference at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort in Orlando. If you work in marketing, social media, PR or communications, you’re on the front lines of growth, reputation and culture. Channels change overnight. AI is rewriting how content gets […]
March 3, 2027 – March 4, 2027
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Hazard, KY
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 […]
March 8, 2027 – March 12, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Titusville, FL
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 […]
March 8, 2027 – March 12, 2027
K0105 Public Information Basics
Virtual event
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 9, 2027 – March 10, 2027
MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification
Baltimore, MD
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 9, 2027 – March 10, 2027
MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
Eagle Pass, 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 […]
March 15, 2027 – March 19, 2027
FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
Portage, 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 […]