40th Annual Governor's Hurricane Conference
2026-05-10 00:00 - 2026-05-15 23:59 (America/New_York) | Palm Beach County (FL) Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401, United States
The GHC is the nation’s largest and best-attended conference focusing on hurricane planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation! The GHC is an opportunity to learn from the successes of others and identify proven best practices, as well as learning what mistakes to avoid BEFORE it’s too late! Over 300 hours of training and workshops covering all aspects of hurricane readiness, full of the latest trends, topics, tools and technologies to best improve your disaster response/recovery processes will be offered. The GHC provides access to tried and true solutions and ideas for a wide range of hurricane-related challenges that can be put into action immediately when you return, many at little or no cost!

2026 CAPIO Annual Conference
2026-05-11 00:00 - 2026-05-14 23:59 (America/New_York) | San Diego, CA, San Diego, CA, United States
Are you ready to Make Waves at CAPIO’s 2026 Annual Conference? This is your chance to showcase your work, build connections with colleagues from across the state, and dive into sessions led by California leaders in public sector communications. Expect insights on media relations, strategic communications, social media, emergency response, branding, emerging technologies and much more.
Our theme, Making Waves, celebrates the momentum, creativity and leadership of California’s public information community. It’s an extraordinary moment for our profession, and CAPIO members continue to set the pace with innovative campaigns, bold storytelling, and solutions that meet the dynamic challenges of today’s communication landscape.

FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
2026-05-11 00:00 - 2026-05-15 23:59 (America/New_York) | Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Murfreesboro, TN, United States
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 Information Officers (PIOs). This class provides proven strategies and best-practices for media relations, crisis communications and social media. Students will learn to prepare and deliver messages. The session features numerous desktop and on-camera exercises. Participants are asked to bring a laptop or tablet to class.

FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
2026-05-11 00:00 - 2026-05-15 23:59 (America/New_York) | San Antonio, TX, San Antonio, TX, United States

4th Annual Public Sector Comms Week
2026-05-12 00:00 - 2026-05-14 23:59 (America/New_York) | REX HOTEL, CANBERRA, 150 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra City, Australia
The 4th Annual Public Sector Comms Week is Australia’s leading gathering for government communication professionals. Over three days, the event brings together 250+ public sector communicators from all levels of government to strengthen trust, build capability, and elevate the impact of public communication.
Delegates will gain practical insights into translating complex policy, managing crises, countering misinformation, and building community confidence, all while navigating tighter budgets and increasing expectations. The program delivers actionable tools across three streams: External Communications, Internal Communications, and Digital & Social Media.

AI for Marketers Summit
2026-05-12 00:00 - 2026-05-14 23:59 (America/New_York) | https://piocalendar.com/event/ai-for-marketers-summit/
Learn how top brand marketers are using AI to drive performance and scale
Hear from senior executives from cross-industry brands share how they’re investing in AI and how it’s transforming their marketing strategies.
Gain practical knowledge and skills immediately applicable to your work, and get expert feedback to help refine your strategies.
Determine how and when to capitalize on AI through hands-on workshops that identify real problems and potential use cases for AI in your work.
Understand the areas marketing AI has the biggest impact on brands, including content generation, marketing operations, brand building, customer experience, and more.
Learn the ins and outs of generative AI, ChatGPT, and the essential tools to seamlessly integrate AI into your existing marketing strategy.
Discover how AI can help you save time and reduce costs by automating routine tasks and freeing your time for more strategic thinking.

L0105 Public Information Basics
2026-05-12 00:00 - 2026-05-14 23:59 (America/North_Dakota/Center) | Burleigh County (ND) Emergency Management, 4200 Coleman Street, Bismarck, ND, 58503, United States
This course will 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.

MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification
2026-05-13 00:00 - 2026-05-14 23:59 (America/New_York) | West Warwick, RI, West Warwick, RI, United States
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 scenarios. The training leverages a combination of exercises, discussions, and activities to optimize participant experience.

PER-343 Social Media Engagement Strategies
2026-05-14 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Viroqua, WI, Viroqua, WI, United States
This eight-hour performance-level course is designed to provide participants with knowledge and skills using social media tools to engage individuals and volunteer organizations for assistance during an emergency. Participants will learn about social media engagement techniques, individual and organizational roles in crisis communication, and Virtual Operations Support Teams (VOST).

PR360: Mastering the Modern Message
2026-05-14 00:00 - 2026-05-15 23:59 (America/New_York) | The Grand Brighton Hotel, 97-99 King's Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 2FW, United Kingdom
The UK’s Flagship Strategic Communication Conference
Thursday 14 & Friday 15 May 2026 | The Grand, Brighton
In 2026, the lines between corporate reputation, brand purpose, and internal culture have dissolved. For the modern communications leader, navigating this complexity requires more than just agility; it demands a total strategic reset.
We bring the industry’s heavyweights to The Grand: Agency Chiefs, In-house Directors, and the Comms leaders driving the future of our sector forward. PR360 is PRWeek’s flagship annual conference and the benchmark event in the communications calendar.
Bypass the surface level and tackle the high-stakes friction points of our industry. Gain breakthrough perspectives from the architects of global brands. Engage in closed-door discussions on AI ethics, geopolitical volatility, and the evolution of trust. Be the first to pressure-test the strategies that will define the 2027 landscape.
Once the final session concludes, the dialogue continues at our exclusive seafront social. Trade the boardroom for the Brighton coast for an evening of premium hospitality.
This is your opportunity to connect with the industry’s decision-makers in a setting that inspires breakthrough thinking and lasting professional bonds.
Two days to define your year. One stage to lead the industry.

Government Communications Masterclass: Crisis, Social, and Public Speaking
2026-05-14 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Brian Carey Training Center, 1023 191st St., Homewood, IL, 60430, United States
Effective public communication is more essential than ever. The  Government Communications Masterclass: Crisis, Social, and Public Speaking is a one-day intensive training designed for government professionals who manage public messaging. In a single day, participants strengthen skills in crisis response, social media, media relations, legal considerations, and public speaking through real-world case studies, practical exercises, and guided discussion. This hands-on approach builds confidence, clarity, and the ability to communicate effectively under pressure.

May 14th Multilingual Alerting Summit
2026-05-14 11:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | https://piocalendar.com/event/may-14th-multilingual-alerting-summit/
Join the Language & Accessibility in Alert & Warning Workgroup (LAAWW) for the virtual Multilingual Alerting Summit on May 14, 2026 from 8:30am-2pm Pacific (11:30am-5pm Eastern).

We will discuss the use of various emergency alerting software systems to send multilingual alerts. The opening session includes a presentation about multilingual alerts in action. Next, we will offer individual breakout groups by software type. System users will discuss the pros and cons of various methods for issuing multilingual alerts. We will gather lessons learned, feedback about the software, and questions about/ideas for product features.

If you are not already a member of LAAWW, please click here to sign up.

Mastering Media Relations: Strategies for Effective Communication for Police, Fire and Other Emergency Services
2026-05-14 12:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | JGPR Academy (Canton), 719 Washington St, Lower Level, Canton, MA, 02021, United States
Hybrid! Zoom and In Person Options available
Overview
In this course, we delve into the intricacies of interviewing, mastering press conferences and harnessing the power of the media to amplify your department or agency’s message. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, our goal is to equip you with the tools and confidence to navigate media interactions with ease.
Completing this course will teach you:
Learn Strategies for Preparing and Conducting Successful Interviews and Press Conferences
Understand the Role of the Media in Emergency Situations
Explore Best Practices for Collaboration Between Emergency Responders and the Media
Developing Relationships with the Media and Journalists
Who is the course for?
This course is intended for Police Chiefs, Fire Chiefs, Command Staff, Public Information Officers (PIOs), Mayors, Town Managers, Town Administrators, Select Board Members, City/Town Leaders, Chiefs of Staff, and all Municipal Staff or First Responders looking to advance their knowledge in these areas.
Location
Virtually via Zoom
OR
JGPR Academy Training Center
719 Washington Street
Canton, Massachusetts 02021

CPSE Public Information Officer (PIO) Credential Webinar
2026-05-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | https://piocalendar.com/event/cpse-public-information-officer-pio-credential-webinar/
Learn more about the Center for Public Safety Excellence Public Information Officer credential by joining this webinar. Hear from a variety of PIOs about the reason they sought credentialing through CPSE and the value it adds to their career. If you are considering seeking credentialing or want to learn more, register for this webinar.

L0105 Public Information Basics
2026-05-18 00:00 - 2026-05-20 23:59 (America/New_York) | Las Vegas, NV, Las Vegas, NV, United States
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.

L0105 Public Information Basics
2026-05-18 00:00 - 2026-05-20 23:59 (America/North_Dakota/Center) | Henderson (NV) Office of Emergency Management, 240 S. Water Street, Henderson, NV, 89015, United States

ILEA: The Executive Communicator
2026-05-18 00:00 - 2026-05-21 23:59 (America/New_York) | ILEA Headquarters at The Center for American and International Law, 5201 Democracy Drive, Plano, TX, 75024, United States
Communication is at the heart of building relationships, thus at the heart of good policing.  While Public Information Officers, Communications Directors, and such are often pigeon-holed to media relations and social media functions, the insights and skill true strategic communicators bring to the executive are unique and valuable.
One of the biggest obstacles of the strategic communicator is developing the expertise and confidence necessary to work closely with chief executives.  This course will define the challenges facing police executives and how communication can support management in reaching their goals for a safe and secure community.
This course is designed specifically for experienced public information officers or executives with responsibility for internal and external communication. It explores the academia behind communications and crisis planning, as well as thinking more purposefully about the overall brand and image of an agency.
Each day, students will take part in deep-dive discussions about the value of communications, how to garner support for the position, and how to better convey communication theory to executives to earn buy-in for communication programs and enhance the overall communications efforts of their agencies.

FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
2026-05-18 00:00 - 2026-05-22 23:59 (America/New_York) | Goodyear, Arizona, Goodyear, AZ, United States

FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
2026-05-18 00:00 - 2026-05-22 23:59 (America/New_York) | Ogden, Utah, Ogden, UT, United States

FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer
2026-05-18 00:00 - 2026-05-22 23:59 (America/New_York) | University of Central Florida, 500 W. Livingston Street, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
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 director on public information relating to incident management.
With public information included as a function within NIMS and within ICS, it is critical to address and provide training for this important element of Emergency Management.
The National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU) Public Information Officer (PIO) training curriculum includes courses delivered at the awareness, basic, advanced and master levels. The basic level course was developed by NDEMU and is managed by NDEMU or state emergency management trainers who teach basic skills and techniques for use during small, localized, single-agency responses; preparedness campaigns; and escalating localized responses.
The advanced level course teaches participants additional skills for use during escalating incidents, including strategic communications and incident action planning as it relates to Joint Information Center (JIC) operations.

L0105 Public Information Basics
2026-05-19 00:00 - 2026-05-21 23:59 (America/New_York) | Rochester, MN, Rochester, MN, United States

L0105 Public Information Basics
2026-05-19 00:00 - 2026-05-21 23:59 (America/New_York) | Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management, 3755 Mark Dabling Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO, 81067, United States

Advanced Social Media Practices for First Responders
2026-05-19 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | https://piocalendar.com/event/advanced-social-media-practices-for-first-responders/
Overview
Is your agency’s social media stale or just not connecting to the people you serve? Are you ready to share important information in an engaging way? This course will focus on telling your agency’s story honestly through social media. In Advanced Social Media for First Responders you will learn what content to emphasize, what to avoid, and how graphics and photos can make your mission stand out – all without resorting to gimmicks.
Retired Pensacola (FL) Police Captain Stephen Davis will share his expertise that led to his department’s rapid ascension into being one of the most highly touted social media programs in law enforcement. Over the span of four years, Capt. Davis advanced the Pensacola Police Department’s social media presence 800%, won multiple awards, and was covered by national news organizations.
Completing this course will teach you:
How the words and content you choose can build relationships​
How to manage interactions​
How to use photos and graphics for effect​
Tools to make you a better storyteller​
Who is the course for?
First responder social media managers wanting to build a solid brand foundation from their existing program, established managers who want to realize their social media’s full potential, and any chief, supervisor, or leader who may be wary of social media and its benefits.
Location
Virtually via Zoom

Joint Information Center Concepts (JICC)
2026-05-20 00:00 - 2026-05-21 23:59 (America/New_York) | Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds, 204 Fairground Rd, Quincy, CA, 95971, United States
Joint Information Center Concepts (JICC): This course will emphasize the design and function of a Joint Information Centers (JIC) and offers the course participants a hands-on experience on how to form an effective public information team to respond to crises. Course participants will be assigned positions in a JIC with real-time roleplay experience in workshop activities and exercises designed to deliver an effective situational response. In addition to JIC organization development, emphasis will be placed on using current social media methodologies and practical communication principles.
This course is intended for graduates of CSTI’s Basic Public Information Officer (PIO) course, L0105 Public Information Basics, Media Relations, and Intermediate PIO courses. Experiential knowledge will also be considered for acceptance.

T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
2026-05-20 00:00 - 2026-05-22 23:59 (America/Chicago) | Capital Area Council of Governments, 6800 Burleson Rd, Austin, TX, 78744, United States
The Texas Public Information Officer Course will provide initial information for those individuals who are employed or appointed by a state agency or local government entity and whose duties include communicating with the public during a disaster regarding the importance of early communication and coordination of crisis information.

NAGC Webinar: Why You Feel Busy But Not Productive and What to Do About It
2026-05-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | https://piocalendar.com/event/nagc-webinar-why-you-feel-busy-but-not-productive-and-what-to-do-about-it/
Practical ways leaders can get out of reactive mode, better prioritize their time, and focus on what matters most.
Speaker Brian Stroh is a Maxwell Leadership Certified Team speaker and leadership expert who has shared the stage with renowned figures such as John C. Maxwell, financial strategist Chris Hogan, and Kyle Vowinkel, the FBI’s lead negotiator during the Boston Marathon bombing. With a focus on practical strategies in communication and leadership development, Brian has equipped hundreds of leaders to increase their influence, sharpen their decision-making, and lead with clarity and confidence.
Brian brings a unique blend of real-world leadership experience and values-based guidance to every audience he serves. Brian lives in Sioux Falls, SD with his wife, Tarina, and they have four children.
Cost of $49 is for non-members.

Demo of New Media Tool Developed Specifically for Disaster Comms
2026-05-20 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | https://piocalendar.com/event/demo-of-new-media-tool-developed-specifically-for-disaster-comms/
You are invited to a free, 30-minute demo of a new media tool that was developed specifically with disaster comms in mind by a comms pro with 25+ years of experience, including doing disaster comms at a national level. This tool leverages technology that lets you develop media distribution lists in seconds that otherwise could take you hours using any other PR tool. It allows you to perform media searches against GIS layers your agency develops and maintains and measure the effectiveness of your comms efforts in new ways. The developer of this one-of-a-kind geographic news media database will host the demo and show you how this technology can help you and your team get vital information to the people you serve in a much more targeted and timely way when they most need it. Please email fillpot@geotargetedcomms.com to receive a Zoom invite for the demo.

The 10-Minute Crisis Test: Is Your Organization Ready?
2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | https://piocalendar.com/event/the-10-minute-crisis-test-is-your-organization-ready/
In today’s high-speed information environment, the first 10 minutes of a crisis often determine the next 10 days of public trust. Whether facing a public safety incident, infrastructure failure, natural disaster, or rapidly evolving emergency, organizations are expected to communicate quickly, clearly, and credibly under intense public scrutiny.
This FREE webinar will highlight the hidden communication failures that emerge during crises and introduce a practical framework for evaluating whether your organization is truly prepared to communicate when it matters most.

ELEVATE 2026 CPRS National Conference
2026-05-24 00:00 - 2026-05-26 23:59 (America/New_York) | The Algonquin Resort St. Andrews by-the-Sea, 184 Adolphus St, St. Andrews, New Brunswick, E5B 1T7, Canada
When the tide rises, so do we.
This three-day national conference will bring together over 200 senior PR and communications professionals from across Canada and beyond, for a high-calibre program of keynotes, panels, case studies, research pop-ups, and immersive workshops. Expect a rich blend of global thought leadership, Canadian-led insights, and East Coast hospitality.
WHY YOU CAN’T MISS THIS

First-to-Market Insights – Be among the first in Canada to explore 2026’s defining trends with global and local experts.
Exclusive Research Debuts – Insights from CPRS’ Thought Leadership Council, Canadian universities, and global academic partners.
Action-Ready Learning – Leave with strategies, tools, and frameworks you can apply immediately.
Unparalleled Networking – Forge national and cross-border connections in an intimate, high-calibre setting.

T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
2026-05-26 00:00 - 2026-05-29 23:59 (America/Chicago) | Omni Fort Worth Hotel, 1300 Houston Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76012, United States
