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SUMMARY:L0105 Public Information Basics
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/l0105-public-information-basics-84/
LOCATION:Middletown\, CT\, Middletown\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/FEMA-L0105.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T235959
DTSTAMP:20260428T231718Z
CREATED:20260128T152009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T231718Z
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SUMMARY:MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
DESCRIPTION: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 the role of public information in all-hazards incident management; the information needs of the press and public in a crisis; and strategies for planning\, conducting\, and managing the public information effort during a crisis event.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/mgt-318-public-information-in-an-all-hazards-incident-32/
LOCATION:Lubbock\, TX\, Lubbock\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T235959
DTSTAMP:20260905T200949Z
CREATED:20260720T014459Z
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SUMMARY:New England Preparedness Summit 2026: Navigating the Storm Together
DESCRIPTION:Featuring regional leaders in emergency management \n\n\n\n\nNEW ENGLAND PREPAREDNESS SUMMIT: Navigating the Storm Together is a two-day event for emergency management professionals. The event will take place from September 9 – 10\, 2026\, each day from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. \nThe Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA)\, in partnership with NEMTEC\, invites you to attend the New England Preparedness Summit. Join regional professionals and leaders to strengthen collaboration\, share best practices\, and enhance preparedness across New England. \nThis Summit will offer general sessions and workshops for attendees. A detailed agenda will be shared to registered participants two weeks prior to the start of the Summit.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/new-england-preparedness-summit-2026-navigating-the-storm-together/
LOCATION:DCU Center\, Worcester\, MA\, 50 Foster St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T235959
DTSTAMP:20260909T215134Z
CREATED:20260811T003129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T215134Z
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SUMMARY:Joint Information Center Concepts (JICC)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/joint-information-center-concepts-jicc-2/
LOCATION:LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority\, 8501 South Vermont Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90044\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T235959
DTSTAMP:20260902T235240Z
CREATED:20260214T183056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T235240Z
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SUMMARY:2026 3CMA Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:3CMA is heading to Denver in 2026 — where the elevation is high and the expectations for local government communications are even higher. This year’s theme\, Peak Performance – Achieving New Heights in Local Government Communications\, celebrates the drive\, creativity and resilience that define our profession. \nSet in the Mile High City\, the conference will bring together colleagues from across the country to talk candidly about what’s working\, what’s changing and what’s next. Attendees can expect a mix of general sessions\, hands-on workshops\, timely breakout discussions and networking opportunities that offer real tools and takeaways — highlighting what it takes to operate at the highest level strategically\, creatively and collaboratively. \nFrom staying ahead of emerging technology and evolving public expectations to strengthening community trust and sharpening your storytelling\, this year’s program is designed to help communicators elevate their everyday work. Whether your goal is to improve crisis communication\, build stronger teams\, streamline processes or rethink your digital approach\, you’ll find sessions designed to help you climb a little higher. \nJoin us in Denver to learn\, connect and trade ideas with peers who understand the peaks and valleys of the profession. When communicators perform at their best\, our communities benefit — and that’s a summit worth reaching.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/2026-3cma-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center\, 650 15th Street\, Denver\, CO\, 80202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA)":MAILTO:info@3cma.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260910T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T235959
DTSTAMP:20260909T215845Z
CREATED:20260422T164042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T215845Z
UID:10000694-1788998400-1789171199@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:2026 CAPIO Leadership Summit
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Leadership Summit will be held at the Shannon Community Center in Dublin\, CA on September 10 and 11. This is a great opportunity to gain those soft skills and insights to level up your current or future career! \nThe leadership summit is two days of inspiration\, strategy\, and professional growth designed specifically for public-sector communicators. \nWhether you’re an emerging leader looking to expand your influence or a seasoned professional seeking to strengthen your strategic role within your organization\, the Leadership Summit offers valuable insights\, practical tools\, and meaningful peer connections. Sessions will focus on leadership development\, strategic communications\, organizational influence\, team management\, and maintaining a seat at the decision-making table.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/2026-capio-leadership-summit/
LOCATION:Shannon Community Center (Dublin\, CA)\, 11600 Shannon Ave\, Dublin\, CA\, 94568\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="California Association of Public Information Officials":MAILTO:info@capio.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T140000
DTSTAMP:20260730T174904Z
CREATED:20260730T174904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T174904Z
UID:10001002-1789041600-1789048800@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:Rad Response in Action Case Studies: Green Diamonds & Atomic Man
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend a series of virtual workshops designed to strengthen multi agency preparedness for radiological and nuclear emergencies. Sessions will focus on operational coordination\, responder safety\, and effective strategic communication. Registration requires free account creation on the NIPC Events Learning Management System. \nThis live\, instructor-led session analyzes real-world radiological accidents and incidents and international threat scenarios to identify communication challenges and response lessons learned.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/rad-response-in-action-case-studies-green-diamonds-atomic-man/
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CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260911T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Anchorage:20260911T123000
DTSTAMP:20260610T134358Z
CREATED:20260610T134233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T134358Z
UID:10000832-1789115400-1789129800@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:MGT-340: Crisis Leadership: A Community Case Study
DESCRIPTION:This seminar uses one of three case studies to examine the dynamics leadership\, planning and communications during a crisis from the perspective of an elected or community leaders. This four-hour seminar explores recent case studies to frame the discussion regarding methods to overcome challenges in planning and responding to a large-scale incident. The seminar’s outcome is to develop individual and jurisdictional action plans to guide improved preparedness and emergency response. \nAvailable Case Studies: \n\nHurricane Harvey: Chaos on the Gulf Coast\nMayhem at Mandalay Bay\nThe Camp Fire: Crisis in California
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/mgt-340-crisis-leadership-a-community-case-study-8/
LOCATION:Kodiak\, AK\, Kodiak\, AK\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/TEEX.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T235959
DTSTAMP:20260413T152046Z
CREATED:20260206T182851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T152046Z
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SUMMARY:FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/media-and-public-relations-mpr-32/
LOCATION:Fort Worth\, TX\, Fort Worth\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FBILEEDA-MPR.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T235959
DTSTAMP:20260703T204650Z
CREATED:20260126T005541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T204650Z
UID:10000072-1789344000-1789775999@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed for a Public Information Officer (PIO) assigned to an incident as a member of an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) and local IMTs\, as well as for the PIO assigned to an incident as an Assistant PIO in a variety of capacities.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/e0952-nims-ics-all-hazards-public-information-officer/
LOCATION:National Disaster & Emergency Management University\, 16825 S. Seton Ave\, Emmitsburg\, MD\, 21727\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FEMA-EL09521.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="FEMA National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU)":MAILTO:netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T235959
DTSTAMP:20260703T141606Z
CREATED:20260126T170108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T141606Z
UID:10000081-1789344000-1789775999@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:K0105 Public Information Basics
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/k0105-public-information-basic-6/
LOCATION:https://piocalendar.com/event/k0105-public-information-basic-6/
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="FEMA National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU)":MAILTO:netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T235959
DTSTAMP:20260405T181036Z
CREATED:20260131T165844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260405T181036Z
UID:10000183-1789344000-1789775999@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:FY 2026 FEMA Executive Public Information Officer Week 3
DESCRIPTION:Week 3: E0394: Executive Public Information Application
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/fy-2026-fema-executive-public-information-officer-week-3/
LOCATION:National Disaster & Emergency Management University\, 16825 S. Seton Ave\, Emmitsburg\, MD\, 21727\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NDEMU-EPIO.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="FEMA National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU)":MAILTO:netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T235959
DTSTAMP:20260413T152115Z
CREATED:20260206T185025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T152115Z
UID:10000255-1789344000-1789775999@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
DESCRIPTION: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 and external communications\, and learn how to proactively pitch stories in today’s 24/7 news environment. Students will learn the advanced means of creating high-quality in-house videos for social media\, develop messaging calendars\, and learn the art of being a strategic advisor. This course will build on crisis management skills in tabletop exercises designed to build the framework for a crisis communication manual.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/fbi-leeda-master-public-information-officer-mpo-12/
LOCATION:Daytona Beach\, Florida\, Daytona Beach\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FBILEEDA-MPIO.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="FBI-LEEDA":MAILTO:Training@fbileeda.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T235959
DTSTAMP:20260707T212126Z
CREATED:20260707T211558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T212126Z
UID:10000930-1789344000-1789775999@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:International Conference on Communication in Healthcare (ICCH) 2026
DESCRIPTION:Please note that all times provided are in BST (GMT+1) \n\nWe are proud to bring an amazing mix of keynote speakers\, short communications\, poster sessions\, workshops\, round tables and exciting opportunities for networking with communications expert from all over the globe to The International Conference on Communication in Healthcare (ICCH) 2026.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/international-conference-on-communication-in-healthcare-icch-2026/
LOCATION:Assembly Buildings Conference Centre\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, 2-10 Fisherwick Place\, Belfast\, Northern Ireland\, BT1 6DW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="International Association for Communication in Healthcare":MAILTO:info@each.international
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T235959
DTSTAMP:20260806T012232Z
CREATED:20260806T012232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T012232Z
UID:10001012-1789344000-1789775999@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:E/L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed for a Public Information Officer (PIO) assigned to an incident as a member of an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT) and local IMTs\, as well as for the PIO assigned to an incident as an Assistant PIO in a variety of capacities.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/e-l0952-nims-ics-all-hazards-public-information-officer-4/
LOCATION:Minneapolis\, MN\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FEMA-EL09521.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T235959
DTSTAMP:20260520T005956Z
CREATED:20260311T201539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T005956Z
UID:10000576-1789430400-1789603199@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:Social Media Academy
DESCRIPTION:About The Course\nSocial media\, when utilized effectively\, can serve as a vital tool for public safety and government agencies to engage with their communities\, recruit new employees\, communicate during emergencies\, and disseminate important updates. In this course\, you will explore advanced techniques\, tips\, and resources to create polished\, captivating\, and professional content. By the end of the course\, you’ll feel empowered and prepared to enhance your department’s social media initiatives and make a significant impact. \nTopics Covered:\nCreating engaging photos\, videos\, and graphics\nWriting engaging captions\nDeveloping an effective content strategy\nUnderstanding branding essentials\nNavigating legal and policy considerations\nStrategies for boosting reach and engagement\nBest practices for live streaming\nCrafting and sharing news releases via social media\nBuilding and managing social media teams\nUtilizing insights and analytics for improvement\nOptimizing platform features\, settings\, and best practices\nRecommendations for apps and equipment \nTo download the course flyer click here. \nTravel Information\nAirport:\nSanta Maria Airport (SMX) \nHotel:\nRadisson Hotel Santa Maria(Next to airport)\n3455 Skyway Drive\nSanta Maria\, CA 93455\n(805) 357-9891 \nHampton Inn Santa Maria\n2190 Preisker Lane\nSanta Maria\, CA 93458\n(805) 424-1414
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/social-media-academy-3/
LOCATION:Santa Maria (CA) Police Department\, 1111 W. Betteravia Road\, Santa Maria\, CA\, 93455\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="TOC Public Relations":MAILTO:info@tocpublicrelations.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T235959
DTSTAMP:20260428T231744Z
CREATED:20260128T152009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T231744Z
UID:10000171-1789430400-1789603199@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
DESCRIPTION: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 the role of public information in all-hazards incident management; the information needs of the press and public in a crisis; and strategies for planning\, conducting\, and managing the public information effort during a crisis event.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/mgt-318-public-information-in-an-all-hazards-incident-33/
LOCATION:Lebanon\, OH\, Lebanon\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/TEEX.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T235959
DTSTAMP:20260620T214235Z
CREATED:20260620T214235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T214235Z
UID:10000859-1789430400-1789689599@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:L0105 Public Information Basics
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/l0105-public-information-basics-46/
LOCATION:Baton Rouge\, Louisiana\, Baton Rouge\, LA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/FEMA-L0105.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T235959
DTSTAMP:20260824T010421Z
CREATED:20260824T010421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T010421Z
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SUMMARY:L0105 Public Information Basics
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/l0105-public-information-basics-85/
LOCATION:Nazareth\, PA\, Nazareth\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T235959
DTSTAMP:20260903T160206Z
CREATED:20260903T160124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T160206Z
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SUMMARY:T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/t-pub4033-texas-public-information-officer-37/
LOCATION:Del Rio\, TX\, Del Rio\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T235959
DTSTAMP:20260903T160327Z
CREATED:20260903T160327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T160327Z
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SUMMARY:T-PUB4033: Texas Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/t-pub4033-texas-public-information-officer-38/
LOCATION:Pittsburg\, TX\, Pittsburg\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T123000
DTSTAMP:20260908T180353Z
CREATED:20260401T215301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T180353Z
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SUMMARY:PNW Comms Summit
DESCRIPTION:The PNW Comms Summit is a 1.5-day conference bringing together government communicators to connect\, learn\, and share what’s actually working. Designed for public information officers\, communications teams\, and teams of one\, this summit focuses on practical strategies\, real-world challenges\, and building relationships that strengthen communication.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/pnw-comms-summit/
LOCATION:University of Washington Tacoma\, 1900 Commerce Street\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T110000
DTSTAMP:20260908T154943Z
CREATED:20260908T154718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T154943Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced High-Stakes Communications Training (Crisis Ready Autumn Intensive)
DESCRIPTION:When your community is scared\, angry\, or confused\, you’re the person reporters and residents look to for the communications that will help them feel safe and assured. Everything rides on how you communicate. \nThe Crisis Ready Autumn Intensive is built for the moment right before you speak: how to regulate yourself the second stress floods your system\, how to identify the fear-based emotions actually driving the reporters\, the residents\, and your own leadership\, how to build the specific levels of safety a community needs before they can hear anything you say\, and how to bring it all together using a framework that doesn’t just allow you to respond\, but allows you to position yourself and your agency as THE voice of trust and credibility when it matters most. \nThese aren’t the media-training basics most PIOs already have. They’re the advanced skills built for the most challenging moments you’re responsible for leading communications through. \nIn this Intensive\, you’ll build the following skills across four live sessions: \nSession 1\, Leadership Resonance\, Power & Influence: moving your community\, and your own leadership\, from resistance to trust\, while keeping your own nervous system steady and stress lowered. \nSession 2\, Strategizing High-Stakes Communications: the Crisis Ready® Formula for responding to emotional escalation\, practiced against real scenarios\, not hypotheticals. \nSession 3\, AI & the New Crisis Landscape: the Crisis Ready® Engagement Decision Matrix\, and how to use AI to get ahead of misinformation instead of chasing it. \nSession 4\, the VIP bonus working session: hands-on practice to truly help you hone and apply this skillset. \nTaught by Melissa Agnes\, whose bestselling book\, Crisis Ready\, is part of Harvard University’s own curriculum\, was named one of Forbes’ top ten business books of 2018\, and is ranked by Book Authority among the best crisis management books of all time. Melissa has worked with NATO\, the Pentagon\, and government Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense\, and she sat on the international panel that created ISO 22361\, the global standard for crisis management. \nThis Intensive is the difference between knowing what a PIO in a high-stakes moment should do\, and being someone who can actually do it\, in the room\, under pressure. You’ll leave with a deepened approach to your crisis communication skills that will truly serve you when your agency’s credibility is on the line. \nThe Crisis Ready Autumn Intensive runs live\, September 15 through 24\, 2026\, for $950 (VIP bonus session\, $59 more). Enrollment is open now. If you’re the person your agency turns to when everything goes wrong\, check out the details and enrollment in the link below.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/advanced-high-stakes-communications-training-crisis-ready-autumn-intensive/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T235959
DTSTAMP:20260510T143323Z
CREATED:20260510T143323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T143323Z
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SUMMARY:Brand Minds
DESCRIPTION:BRAND MINDS is the biggest business summit in Central and Eastern Europe.\nEach year we are uniting business experts\, world-famous authors\, and brilliant thinkers with 6000+ business professionals. \nAttend The Central and Eastern European Business Summit of the Year which brings together outstanding business thinkers and world-class experts to discuss the latest in marketing\, sales\, leadership\, branding\, team management\, business strategy\, innovation\, and company culture. This conference is more than networking; it is about creating meaningful and long-lasting partnerships.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/brand-minds/
LOCATION:Bucharest\, Romania\, Bucharest\, Romania
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260905T014940Z
CREATED:20260905T014940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T014940Z
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SUMMARY:From Routine to International Spotlight
DESCRIPTION:A two-day workshop that builds essential PIO skills from foundational practice through advanced strategy — every lesson grounded in the experience of a nationally followed homicide investigation.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/from-routine-to-international-spotlight/
LOCATION:West Richland Police Department\, 7920 W Van Giesen\, West Richland\, WA\, 99353\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T142937Z
CREATED:20260510T142937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T142937Z
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SUMMARY:Hubspot's UNBOUND 2026
DESCRIPTION:UNBOUND is the ultimate gathering for sales\, marketing\, and customer experience professionals\, all of which have implications for PR professionals. With over 13\,000 in-person attendees\, this conference is all about “inbound marketing” – creating valuable content and curated experiences that genuinely connect with customers. Make sure you attend to gain new perspectives on AI\, customer experience\, and sustainable revenue. \nINBOUND is now UNBOUND\n\nWelcome to growth without limits. After fifteen years as HubSpot’s flagship event\, INBOUND is now UNBOUND. INBOUND laid the foundation. UNBOUND reflects how growth works today. Built for modern go-to-market teams ready to become unstoppable\, UNBOUND is a mindset for connected systems\, AI-driven execution\, and unified teams across the entire customer experience. Over three high-impact days\, you’ll explore emerging strategies\, apply practical AI-powered insights\, and build powerful connections to lead your business into its next era.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/hubspots-unbound-2026/
LOCATION:Boston\, MA\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260905T014428Z
CREATED:20260905T014428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T014428Z
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SUMMARY:The Storyteller & the Emergency Manager: Communicating Hazard Risk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the latest in KCEM’s Professionals Webinar Series\, continuing our theme of community-based preparedness and emergency management. In this webinar\, we explore the role of storytelling as a tool for communicating hazard risk and strengthening community resilience. We know that effective emergency management relies on a whole-community approach\, and while data and analysis are used to better understand hazards and disaster impacts\, storytelling provides another powerful way to communicate risk – connecting information with lived experience. \nOur guest speaker is Bob Freitag a Senior Instructor and Director of the Institute for Hazards Mitigation Planning and Research at the University of Washington Institute for Hazards Mitigation; He is the past Executive Director of the Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup and past member of the Association of State Floodplain Managers’ Board of Directors.  Bob is also a Certified Floodplain Manager. He has published many articles and written courses for FEMA and others concerning hazards mitigation and floodplain management and was lead author of “Floodplain Management: a new approach for a new era” (Island Press 2009). Before coming to the University\, he had a 25-year career with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) serving as Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO); Public Assistance\, Mitigation and Education Officer. \nHis latest book Resilient Shores: Adapting to Climate Change through Storytelling is framed as a Sherlock Holmes mystery\, though not of who “done it\,” but how a community solved the puzzle of adapting to a changing climate. The book encourages readers to confront crises by creating\, telling\, and retelling aspirational stories.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/the-storyteller-the-emergency-manager-communicating-hazard-risk/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T235959
DTSTAMP:20260729T120147Z
CREATED:20260729T011750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T120147Z
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SUMMARY:MGT-327: Ensuring Effective Public Information and Warning for Tribal Nations
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\nIn this course\, participants will learn how to use available resources and techniques to distinguish people with access and functional needs within their communities\, analyze their specific needs\, develop trust relationships\, and create effective communication strategies. Participants will learn practical techniques for developing messages and delivering them to increase their effectiveness when collaborating with trusted organizations within the community. Finally\, participants will ensure the messages are tailored to address specific needs among the community members. By completing this course\, participants will gain hands-on experience through performance-based activities and the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively communicate climate and weather- related risks among the whole community. \n\n\n\n\nCourse Objectives\n\n\nDistinguish people with access and functional needs within the whole community and use strategies to tailor risk communications. Describe the importance of understanding the changing risk profiles among people with access and functional needs within their communities¬. Evaluate risk communication strategies for mitigation\, response\, and recovery activities to ensure more equitable outcomes among the whole community. Prepare effective risk communication messages to reach the whole community.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/ensuring-effective-public-information-and-warning-for-tribal-nations-2/
LOCATION:Anniston\, AL\, Anniston\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI)":MAILTO:instructor@asg-inc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260906T211508Z
CREATED:20260906T211508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T211508Z
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SUMMARY:MAGC September Webinar | Main Character Energy: Putting User-Generated Content in the Spotlight
DESCRIPTION:Main Character Energy: Putting User-Generated Content in the SpotlightJoin MAGC for an engaging session on the importance and benefits of user-generated content with Warren Kagarise\, digital engagement manager for King County\, Washington. \nYour best storyteller is in the community you serve. From eyewitness videos and community photos to resident shoutouts and partner collaborations\, user-generated content puts real people and real experiences at the center of the story. Learn how government agencies can responsibly bring UGC into the spotlight to build trust\, humanize complex topics\, and turn the audience into the main character. Explore what the data says about UGC’s benefits\, understand how to balance authenticity with compliance\, and discover ways to use UGC to create partnerships\, increase transparency\, and amplify diverse voices and perspectives.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/magc-september-webinar-main-character-energy-putting-user-generated-content-in-the-spotlight/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260911T120607Z
CREATED:20260911T120607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T120607Z
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SUMMARY:First Responders — Erin Jane is On the Air Thursday
DESCRIPTION:Join Erin Jane on Thursday\, September 17\, from 2–4 PM Eastern on The Thin Line Rock Station. \nErin is a trauma-informed Life and Wellness Coach\, former Australian detective\, firefighter wife\, speaker\, and first responder advocate who understands the world behind the uniform from both sides.\nBetween today’s hits and yesterday’s favorite songs\, Erin will be dropping practical mental health and wellness tips\, talking about first responder life\, and mixing in the humor and straight conversation our listeners have come to expect.\nNo lectures. No clinical jargon. Just great music\, real conversation\, practical wellness tips\, and a couple of hours to decompress. \nErin Jane\nThursday\, September 17\n2–4 PM Eastern\nThe Thin Line Rock Station \nWAYS TO LISTEN\nListen online at TheThinLineRockStation.com\nDownload The Thin Line Rock Station app for iPhone or Android.\nYou can also find The Thin Line Rock Station on your favorite streaming radio platforms. \nLearn more about Erin\, her work with first responders\, coaching\, speaking\, and mental health and wellness resources at: https://erinjanecoaching.com \nPolice • Fire • EMS • Dispatch • Corrections • Military • Veterans • Families & Supporters \nTurn it up\, hang out with Erin for a couple of hours\, and maybe pick up something useful along the way. \nThe Thin Line Rock Station \nRockin’ the thin line\, ’cause it ain’t gonna rock itself.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/first-responders-erin-jane-is-on-the-air-thursday/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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