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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-14/
LOCATION:Ogden\, Utah\, Ogden\, UT\, 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:20261005T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T235959
DTSTAMP:20260907T125730Z
CREATED:20260906T172456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T125730Z
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SUMMARY:O-0305: Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team
DESCRIPTION:This course focuses on the importance of developing and operating as a functional U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) Type 3 All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). \nThis course meets the needs of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF). \nThis course will assist individual responders to perform as viable team members by: \n\nDemonstrating the goals of NIMS and NRF.\nEmphasizing the nature and purpose of a USFA Type 3 AHIMT so that others in the community and emergency services are more willing and able to assist within various components of their local USFA Type 3 AHIMT.\nDemonstrating the critical role that leadership and teamwork skills play in the success of a USFA Type 3 AHIMT.\nProviding a basic framework for building and maintaining critical interpersonal communications and working together as a team member of a USFA Type 3 AHIMT.\nOffering practical experience of on-scene operations through extensive exercises and simulations\, as well as through post-course refresher training\, by providing students with the opportunity to perform as members of a USFA Type 3 AHIMT during a mock incident management situation.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/o-0305-type-3-all-hazards-incident-management-team-8/
LOCATION:San Jose (CA) Fire Department Training Center\, 1591 Senter Road\, San Jose\, CA\, 95112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FEMA-O-0305.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI)":MAILTO:CSTIInfo@caloes.ca.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T235959
DTSTAMP:20260703T150053Z
CREATED:20260703T150053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T150053Z
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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-59/
LOCATION:Sartell\, MN\, Sartell\, MN\, 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:20261006T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T235959
DTSTAMP:20260719T203211Z
CREATED:20260719T203211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T203211Z
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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-basics-5/
LOCATION:
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/Los_Angeles:20261007T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T235959
DTSTAMP:20260906T173153Z
CREATED:20260811T003537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T173153Z
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SUMMARY:Media Relations (MR)
DESCRIPTION:This course is a 16-hour training which will provide participants an opportunity to apply advanced public interview/information skills. Focusing on the PIO interview and public speaking capabilities\, participants will experience on-camera presentations\, radio broadcasts\, newsprint\, periodicals\, and social media communications using current best practices in the industry.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/media-relations-mr-3/
LOCATION:City of Inglewood (CA) EOC\, 1 Manchester Blvd\, Inglewood\, CA\, 90301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261008T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T134853Z
CREATED:20260610T134853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T134853Z
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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-11/
LOCATION:Pendleton\, OR\, Pendleton\, OR\, 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:20261008T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260906T210249Z
CREATED:20260906T210249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T210249Z
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SUMMARY:KAGC Annual Awards of Excellence Banquet
DESCRIPTION:Please mark your calendars for the Annual Awards of Excellence Banquet\, which will take place on Oct. 8 at the Kentucky Association of Counties Training Room in Frankfort. \nA RSVP Link will be available soon!
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/kagc-annual-awards-of-excellence-banquet/
LOCATION:Kentucky Association of Counties Training Room\, 400 Englewood Drive\, Frankfort\, KY\, 40601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
ORGANIZER;CN="Kentucky Association of Government Communicators (KAGC)":MAILTO:thekagc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T235959
DTSTAMP:20260413T152355Z
CREATED:20260206T185025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T152355Z
UID:10000258-1791763200-1792195199@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-15/
LOCATION:Southlake\, Texas\, Southlake\, TX\, 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:20261013T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T235959
DTSTAMP:20260416T133422Z
CREATED:20260416T133422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T133422Z
UID:10000665-1791849600-1792022399@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-41/
LOCATION:Lufkin\, TX\, Lufkin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/TEEX.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T235959
DTSTAMP:20260912T124343Z
CREATED:20260510T144418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T124343Z
UID:10000726-1791849600-1792108799@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:Internal Communications Conference
DESCRIPTION:The pressure on communicators has never been greater. Neither has the opportunity.\n\n\n\n\n\nLeadership transitions. AI rollouts. Geopolitical tensions. Internal and strategic communicators are navigating one of the most complex workplace environments in decades. Employees expect faster updates\, authentic leadership and consistent messaging across all platforms. Meanwhile\, communicators are helping their organization adopt AI\, navigate digital transformation and keep teams aligned through constant change. \nWith change comes opportunity. \nRagan’s Internal Communications Conference on Oct. 13-15 gives you the playbook you need to lead with clarity and credibility and advance your role within your organization. \nJoin us on Microsoft’s campus for an immersive learning and networking event filled with practical strategies you need to meet this moment with confidence. You’ll learn how to strengthen executive communication\, guide teams through disruption\, combat misinformation and integrate emerging tech into your workflows responsibly. Join hundreds of peers from leading organizations and leave with ideas\, tools and frameworks you can apply immediately.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/internal-communications-conference/
LOCATION:Microsoft Headquarters\, Seattle\, WA\, 15010 NE 35th Street\, Redmond\, WA\, 98052\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T235959
DTSTAMP:20260719T203343Z
CREATED:20260719T203343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T203343Z
UID:10000958-1791849600-1792108799@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-69/
LOCATION:Park City\, UT\, Park City\, UT\, 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:20261013T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T235959
DTSTAMP:20260811T004952Z
CREATED:20260811T004952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T004952Z
UID:10001021-1791849600-1792108799@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-78/
LOCATION:Opelika\, AL\, Opelika\, AL\, 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/Chicago:20261013T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T235959
DTSTAMP:20260811T015220Z
CREATED:20260811T015220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T015220Z
UID:10001033-1791849600-1792108799@piocalendar.com
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-36/
LOCATION:Breckenridge\, TX\, Breckenridge\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/TDEM-PIO.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T235959
DTSTAMP:20260903T160511Z
CREATED:20260903T160442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T160511Z
UID:10001102-1791849600-1792108799@piocalendar.com
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-39/
LOCATION:Laredo\, TX\, Laredo\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/TDEM-PIO.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T235959
DTSTAMP:20260903T160611Z
CREATED:20260903T160611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T160611Z
UID:10001103-1791849600-1792108799@piocalendar.com
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-40/
LOCATION:Fort Bend (TX) County Emergency Operations Center\, 307 Fort St\, Richmond\, TX\, 77469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/TDEM-PIO.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260612T002146Z
CREATED:20260612T002146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T002146Z
UID:10000847-1791979200-1791993600@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Management and Setup
DESCRIPTION:As a public official that is involved in Emergency Management\, the ability to communicate effectively and quickly is essential. Creating an EOC provides the framework of a communication network during an emergency\, a major crisis\, weather event\, power outages\, active shooter\, or any other event that may significantly impact your community. This 4.5-hour course will teach you how to design an EOC and how to manage communications before\, during\, and after an EOC activation. As the former Fire Chief in Foxborough\, MA and Nashua\, NH\, Chief Hatfield has over 40 years of knowledge and experience in the private\, municipal\, state and federal life safety and emergency management fields. \nCompleting this course will teach you: \nWhy and When an EOC Activation is Necessary \nHow to Set Up an Effective EOC \nHow Technology Drives Effectiveness \nHow to Fund and Design an EOC \nDemobilizing and Recovery Efforts \nThis course is for Emergency Management Directors\, Fire Chiefs\, Police Chiefs\, Public Safety Command Staff and Personnel\, Municipal Leaders\, and anyone involved in Emergency Operations Center activations.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/emergency-operations-center-eoc-management-and-setup-2/
LOCATION:https://piocalendar.com/event/emergency-operations-center-eoc-management-and-setup-2/
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="JGPR Academy":MAILTO:info@jgpracademy.com
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T235959
DTSTAMP:20260724T140351Z
CREATED:20260724T140351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T140351Z
UID:10000985-1792022400-1792108799@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:PER-344 Social Media Tools & Techniques
DESCRIPTION:This performance-level web-based course is designed for individuals in the public and private sectors who are responsible for gathering and disseminating disaster-related information and who would like to increase their knowledge and understanding about social media and its uses during crisis communication to support organizational preparedness\, response and recovery efforts.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/per-344-social-media-tools-techniques-14/
LOCATION:South Carolina Emergency Management Division\, 2779 Fish Hatchery Road\, West Columbia\, SC\, 29172\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NDPTC-PER-344.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T235959
DTSTAMP:20260815T140912Z
CREATED:20260815T140912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T140912Z
UID:10001038-1792022400-1792195199@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:Crisis Communications Boot Camp Austin
DESCRIPTION:Crisis Communications Boot Camp Austin 2\nWe’re back in Texas. \nAfter five years\, the Crisis Communications Boot Camp Austin 2 returns — part of a global training series delivered in over 40 cities\, trusted by senior communicators worldwide. \nWhy Communicators Attend\nBecause when a crisis hits\, you don’t get time to think.\nYou are expected to lead. \nThis training is built for that reality. \nYou will learn directly from communications leaders at: Amazon\, NASCAR\, IBM\, Stanford University\, Mercedes-Benz U.S. International\, Entergy\, City of Austin and Flex — people making high-stakes decisions in real time.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/crisis-communications-boot-camp-austin/
LOCATION:The Cathedral ATX\, 2403 E 16th Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="P World":MAILTO:info@thepworld.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261015T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261015T180000
DTSTAMP:20260818T133217Z
CREATED:20260818T133217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T133217Z
UID:10001045-1792051200-1792087200@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:Communications Elevated 2026
DESCRIPTION:Communications Elevated is IABC Colorado’s first\, full-day conference designed to bring communicators together for learning\, connection\, and practical insight that elevates our work.  \nCommunicators are navigating constant change\, new tools\, evolving expectations\, and increasing demands for clarity and impact. \nCommunications Elevated is being built to help you: \n\n\nStrengthen your skills and confidence \n\n\nLearn from experienced practitioners \n\n\nConnect with peers across communications disciplines \n\n\nWalk away with insights you can immediately apply \n\n\nWhether you work in internal communications\, PR\, marketing\, or a related field\, this conference is designed to meet you where you are and elevate your skills.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/communications-elevated-2026/
LOCATION:Lowry Conference Center (Denver\, CO)\, 1061 Akron Way\, Denver\, CO\, 80230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Communications-Elevated-banner.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)":MAILTO:member_relations@iabc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T235959
DTSTAMP:20260724T140216Z
CREATED:20260724T140216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T140216Z
UID:10000984-1792108800-1792195199@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:PER-343 Social Media Engagement Strategies
DESCRIPTION: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).
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/per-343-social-media-engagement-strategies-15/
LOCATION:South Carolina Emergency Management Division\, 2779 Fish Hatchery Road\, West Columbia\, SC\, 29172\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NDPTC-PER-343.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T235959
DTSTAMP:20260818T132709Z
CREATED:20260818T132709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T132709Z
UID:10001044-1792108800-1792195199@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:Communication Leadership Summit USA
DESCRIPTION:As the communication profession continues to evolve\, industry leaders are navigating increasingly complex challenges around AI\, trust\, reputation\, workforce engagement\, and business impact. \nThat’s why IABC\, in collaboration with Stategic\, is excited to host the Communication Leadership Summit USA (CLS USA) on 16 October 2026 in Washington\, D.C. \nUnlike a traditional conference\, CLS USA is designed as an interactive “unconference\,” where participants create the agenda and engage in peer-driven discussions on the topics most relevant to their work. This proven format fosters candid conversations\, fresh perspectives\, and practical insights from professionals across industries\, sectors\, and career stages. \nFrom corporate communicators and consultants to public affairs and internal communication professionals\, attendees will gather for a day of collaborative discussion\, fresh perspectives\, and practical problem-solving. \nBy keeping the event intentionally small\, participants can fully engage in conversations\, build new relationships\, and leave with ideas they can put into practice right away.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/communication-leadership-summit-usa/
LOCATION:Alexander Court (Washington\, DC)\, 2001 K Street Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/communication-leadership-summit.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)":MAILTO:member_relations@iabc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T235959
DTSTAMP:20260330T191527Z
CREATED:20260125T191330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T191527Z
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SUMMARY:Public Relations Society of America ICON 2026
DESCRIPTION:Experience the largest annual conference for communications and public relations professionals\, presented by PRSA.\nHear inspiring keynotes from nationally recognized leaders and industry experts.\nChoose from a wide range of breakout sessions designed to elevate your skills and expand your expertise.\nConnect with peers\, mentors\, and partners through dedicated networking events and informal meet-ups.\nExplore the latest trends in AI\, ethics\, media\, and strategic communication shaping the future of the profession.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/public-relations-society-of-america-icon-2026/
LOCATION:Orlando World Center Marriott\, 8701 World Center Drive\, Orlando\, FL\, 32821\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T235959
DTSTAMP:20260707T181421Z
CREATED:20260707T181421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T181421Z
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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-36/
LOCATION:Forsyth\, GA\, Forsyth\, GA\, 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:20261019T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T235959
DTSTAMP:20260413T152421Z
CREATED:20260206T185026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T152421Z
UID:10000259-1792368000-1792799999@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-16/
LOCATION:Bristol\, Virginia\, Bristol\, VA\, 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:20261019T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T235959
DTSTAMP:20260722T162855Z
CREATED:20260703T204414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T162855Z
UID:10000899-1792368000-1792799999@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/
LOCATION:Trenton\, NJ\, Trenton\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FEMA-EL09521.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T235959
DTSTAMP:20260905T015708Z
CREATED:20260828T131830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T015708Z
UID:10001085-1792368000-1792799999@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWith 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. \nThe 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/fema-e-l0388-advanced-public-information-officer-11/
LOCATION:Los Angeles County Beaches and Harbors Department Dockweiler Youth Center\, 12505 Vista del Mar\, Playa del Rey\, CA 90293\, Playa del Rey\, CA\, 90293\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/NDEMU-APIO.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="FEMA National Disaster & Emergency Management University (NDEMU)":MAILTO:netcadmissions@fema.dhs.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T235959
DTSTAMP:20260423T125605Z
CREATED:20260217T001658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T125605Z
UID:10000559-1792454400-1792713599@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-23/
LOCATION:Salem\, NH\, Salem\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/FEMA-L0105.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="New Hampshire Homeland Security & Emergency Management":MAILTO:nheoc@dos.nh.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T235959
DTSTAMP:20260707T181556Z
CREATED:20260707T181556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T181556Z
UID:10000924-1792454400-1792713599@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-62/
LOCATION:Winchester\, VA\, Winchester\, VA\, 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:20261021T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T235959
DTSTAMP:20260710T145808Z
CREATED:20260416T133529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T145808Z
UID:10000666-1792540800-1792713599@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-42/
LOCATION:Lakewood\, NJ\, Lakewood\, NJ\, 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:20261021T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T235959
DTSTAMP:20260906T215437Z
CREATED:20260729T013437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260906T215437Z
UID:10000994-1792540800-1792713599@piocalendar.com
SUMMARY:MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://piocalendar.com/event/mgt-467-sport-and-special-event-public-information-and-emergency-notification-27/
LOCATION:Greeley\, CO\, Greeley\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://piocalendar.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/TEEX.webp
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