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SUMMARY:Save the Date: Utah PIO Association Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration opens July 1\, 2026\nCost will be announced soon. \nJoin the Utah PIO Association Annual Conference—one of the largest gatherings of public information officers in the country—for an experience built by government communicators\, for government communicators. \nConnect with peers from across agencies and sectors and collaborate on real-world challenges. Walk away with fresh ideas\, practical tools you can use immediately\, and a network of professionals who truly understand the unique demands\, pressures\, and purpose of your work.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/save-the-date-utah-pio-association-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Courtyard Marriot St. George (UT)\, 185 S 1470 E\, St. George\, UT\, 84790\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Utah Public Information Officer Association":MAILTO:utahpioassociation@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Accelerate: An Interactive Crisis Communications Conference
DESCRIPTION:About the Conference \nThe Challenge\nWhen a crisis hits\, leaders don’t have time to think. News breaks in minutes and narratives form instantly. Leaders must decide and communicate simultaneously\, under intense pressure. \n‍The Experience\nAccelerate is a multi-day evolving crisis scenario. You won’t just study a crisis; you will operate inside one. Instructional sessions will teach you messaging best practices\, and the unfolding crisis scenario will allow you to put your new skills to work. \nThe Network\nYou won’t just attend\, you’ll be surrounded by fellow leaders from a variety of professions. The conversations don’t stop when the session ends. \nAll meals are included and structured to extend learning through facilitated conversations with faculty\, guest speakers\, and peers. \nStructured meals\, small-group settings\, and shared pressure inside the scenario create connections that tend to last well beyond the conference. \nWhy Accelerate Is Different \nA multi-day evolving crisis scenario\nImmediate application of every lesson\nPractical decision-making under pressure\nDirect feedback from experienced facilitators and former reporters\nA controlled environment where mistakes become lessons instead of headlines \nWho Should Attend\nAccelerate is for leaders in public safety\, higher education\, government\, or any organization which could face high-profile public relations crises. \nWhat Participants Practice\nYou will practice real-time internal and external messaging\, managing misinformation\, media relations\, and participate in a mock news conference with live feedback. \nThe Outcome\nParticipants leave with: \nSharper judgment under pressure\nStronger leadership instincts\nGreater confidence in how they communicate during crises\nA readiness to lead when moments define careers\, organizations\, and public trust
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/accelerate-an-interactive-crisis-communications-conference/
LOCATION:UVA Sycamore Hill\, Charlottesville\, Virginia\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Parker Communications":MAILTO:info@julieparkerco.com
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