PIO Calendar

FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
2026-03-16 00:00 - 2026-03-20 23:59 (America/New_York) | Watertown, Massachusetts, Watertown, MA, 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.

L0105 Public Information Basics
2026-03-16 00:00 - 2026-03-18 23:59 (America/New_York) | Conway, SC, Conway, SC, 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.

FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations
2026-03-16 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Youngsville (NC) Town Hall, 134 US 1A S, Youngsville, NC, 27596, 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.
Imported Details
Registration: https://fbileeda.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1973887 | Location: MPR – Youngsville, NC

AWR-209 Working with the Media: A Course for Rural First Responders
2026-03-14 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Perrysburg, OH, Perrysburg, OH, United States
Adapted from FEMA’s IG-290 curriculum, this 8-hour course provides rural first responders with skills needed to communicate with the public through the media. Examines roles of the media and the rural first responder/public information officer. Participants learn how to give print/electronic media interviews, write news releases, provide information at the scene, and how they fit into the joint information system.
Imported Details
Registration: https://studentportal.ruraltraining.org/courses/display/440 | Location: A Course for Rural First Responders in Perrysburg, OH

Utah PIO Association Lunch & Learn
2026-03-12 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Utah Department of Natural Resources, 1594 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT, 84116, United States
We’re excited to announce a special bonus session on America250, happening March 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., graciously hosted by the Utah Department of Natural Resources at 1594 W. North Temple in Salt Lake City. Park in the visitor spots in front of the building — it will be in the DNR auditorium on the first floor (check in with security in the front lobby.)
America250 is a timely and meaningful topic that will impact government communicators at every level, and this session should spark ideas you can use throughout the year as we celebrate the 250th birthday of our nation. Keep an eye out for more details and what you can expect from this exciting added session! Put it in your calendar now!
Learn more about America250 in Utah

Beyond Measuring Outputs to Measuring Behavioral Outcomes: The Latest Trends In Measurement & Evaluation
2026-03-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Co-Sponsored by Yankee Chapter PRSA and Maine PR Council

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
2-3 p.m. ET
Virtual

Every public relations practitioner worth their salt knows the importance of using research to establish a baseline, understand perceptions of key stakeholders, predict likely behaviors, measure trust, and show that our work makes a difference by improving business results based on data.
In this one-hour “lunch and learn” hosted by the Yankee Chapter PRSA and Maine PR Council, leading research experts with decades of experience will discuss the latest studies in media measurement, the impact of AI search engines, and the use of research to drive public policy. You will leave with new thoughts on how to bring the value of measurement to your work as a PR expert.

NIOA Webinar: The Commute That Captivated the World: A New PIO’s Guide to Handling Global Media presented by Brady Casson
2026-03-11 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | TBD, United States
The Commute That Captivated the World: A New PIO’s Guide to Handling Global Media presented by Brady Casson

RPIE /Strategic Planning Training
2026-03-11 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fresno County (CA) Department of Social Services, 3500 Never Forget Ln, Clovis, CA, 93612, United States
Public-sector communicators are often expected to move quickly, respond to competing requests, and deliver tactics on tight timelines. In that environment, planning is frequently compressed or skipped altogether, making communication decisions harder to explain, defend, and evaluate.
This in-depth, in-person CAPIO regional workshop focuses exclusively on the RPIE framework, Research, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation, a nationally recognized planning model and the gold standard used in the Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) process. Rather than treating RPIE as a template or academic exercise, this session emphasizes how the framework functions as a practical decision-making tool for real-world public-sector communications.

L0105 Public Information Basics
2026-03-11 00:00 - 2026-03-13 23:59 (America/New_York) | Raleigh, NC, Raleigh, NC, United States

MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification
2026-03-11 00:00 - 2026-03-12 23:59 (America/New_York) | Saint Paul, MN, Saint Paul, MN, 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-344 Social Media Tools & Techniques
2026-03-11 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | https://piocalendar.com/event/per-344-social-media-tools-techniques-2/
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.

L0105 Public Information Basics
2026-03-10 00:00 - 2026-03-12 23:59 (America/New_York) | Indiana, PA, Indiana, PA, United States

MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification
2026-03-10 00:00 - 2026-03-11 23:59 (America/New_York) | Doral, FL, Doral, FL, United States

K0105 Public Information Basics
2026-03-09 00:00 - 2026-03-13 23:59 (America/New_York) | https://piocalendar.com/event/k0105-public-information-basic-2/

FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
2026-03-09 00:00 - 2026-03-13 23:59 (America/New_York) | Winter Haven, Florida, Winter Haven, FL, United States

International Public Relations Research Conference
2026-03-05 00:00 - 2026-03-06 23:59 (America/New_York) | DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Downtown, 60 South Ivanhoe Boulevard, Orlando, FL, 32804, United States
The International Public Relations Research Conference is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting socially beneficial public relations research that increases understanding, builds relationships, support ethical socially responsible performance, and advances the development of an increasingly democratic global society.

2026 Corporate Communications & Brand Summit
2026-03-05 00:00 - 2026-03-06 23:59 (America/New_York) | New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, 333 Adams St, Brooklyn, NY, 11201, United States
Today, the only constant is change: Technological, political, economic, environmental, and more. Connect with peers and industry experts to explore these changes, as well as learn how to face the new communications challenges and opportunities of 2026 as a strategic advisor. Make the most of this event and expand your network by engaging with leaders who are shaping communication strategies, driving engagement, and aligning corporate messages with broader organizational goals.

L0105 Public Information Basics
2026-03-03 08:00 - 2026-03-05 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Fort Bend (TX) County Emergency Operations Center, 307 Fort St, Richmond, TX, 77469, 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.
L-105 Public Information Basics will be offered at the Fort Bend County EOC March 3-5, 2026. Registration link below:
https://tdem.geniussis.com/FERegistration.aspx

L0105 Public Information Basics
2026-03-03 00:00 - 2026-03-05 23:59 (America/New_York) | Eugene, OR, Eugene, OR, United States

MGT-467 Sport and Special Event Public Information and Emergency Notification
2026-03-03 00:00 - 2026-03-04 23:59 (America/New_York) | Waco,TX, Waco, TX, United States

MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
2026-03-03 00:00 - 2026-03-04 23:59 (America/New_York) | Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Region II Headquarters, 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA, 02038, United States
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.

L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer
2026-03-02 00:00 - 2026-03-06 23:59 (America/New_York) | Berkeley, CA, Berkeley, CA, United States
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.

FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer
2026-03-02 00:00 - 2026-03-06 23:59 (America/New_York) | Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Region II Headquarters, 20 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA, 02038, 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.

FBI-LEEDA Media and Public Relations (MPR)
2026-03-02 00:00 - 2026-03-06 23:59 (America/New_York) | Fayetteville, Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, United States

UT Master PIO
2026-03-02 00:00 - 2026-03-06 23:59 (America/Chicago) | IPS Training Facility, 193 Polk Ave., Nashville, TN, 37210, United States
This course is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to be successful as a Public Information Officer. Participants will spend 40 hours exploring topics related to the PIO role. Topics include: PIO role, policy and procedures, brand development, media engagement, crisis communication, managing local and national media stories, emotional intelligence, release of information and open records laws. Classroom will include lecture, group projects, table-top exercises, final group presentation, and graduation.

CAPIO Power Lunch Webinar: Cutting Through the National Noise with Local Polling
2026-02-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | TBD, United States
Every headline seems to tell the same story: inflation is crushing families, government is broken, the American dream is slipping away, and taxes are too high. Against that backdrop, it’s natural for public agencies to question whether local opinion research still matters—or whether community sentiment simply mirrors the national mood.
The reality is that local polling cuts through national noise.
Polling gives policymakers and communicators confidence grounded in real, local data. When agencies learn that satisfaction with parks, libraries, public safety, utilities, and other core services remains strong, they gain permission to be bold, shifting the narrative from national pessimism to community resilience.
This session explores how cities, counties, and special districts have used polling and resident research to highlight local successes, counter negative assumptions, build momentum for tax measures, and clearly communicate value. Through real-world examples, attendees will see how polling becomes the foundation for more credible storytelling, stronger policy conversations, and more effective public engagement.

L0105 Public Information Basics
2026-02-25 00:00 - 2026-02-27 23:59 (America/New_York) | Largo, FL, Largo, FL, United States

L0105 Public Information Basics
2026-02-25 00:00 - 2026-02-27 23:59 (America/New_York) | San Antonio, TX, San Antonio, TX, United States

L0105 Public Information Basics
2026-02-25 00:00 - 2026-02-27 23:59 (America/New_York) | Tacoma, WA, Tacoma, WA, United States

MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
2026-02-25 00:00 - 2026-02-26 23:59 (America/New_York) | Grand Forks, ND, Grand Forks, ND, United States
