PIO Calendar

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
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.

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/
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 (MPR)
2026-03-09 00:00 - 2026-03-13 23:59 (America/New_York) | Winter Haven, Florida, Winter Haven, FL, 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.

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

L0105 Public Information Basics
2026-02-24 00:00 - 2026-02-26 23:59 (America/New_York) | Lansing, MI, Lansing, MI, United States

L0105 Public Information Basics
2026-02-24 00:00 - 2026-02-26 23:59 (America/New_York) | Manheim, PA, Manheim, PA, United States

AWR-209 Working with the Media: A Course for Rural First Responders
2026-02-24 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Nazareth, PA, Nazareth, PA, United States
Adapted from FEMAÕs 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.Ê

FBI-LEEDA Master Public Information Officer (MPO)
2026-02-23 00:00 - 2026-02-27 23:59 (America/New_York) | St. Peters, Missouri, St. Peters, MO, United States
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.

L0952 NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer
2026-02-23 00:00 - 2026-02-27 23:59 (America/New_York) | Long Beach, CA, Long Beach, CA, United States

PER-343 Social Media Engagement Strategies
2026-02-20 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Wilmington, NC, Wilmington, NC, 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).

MGT-318 Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident
2026-02-19 00:00 - 2026-02-20 23:59 (America/New_York) | McAllen, TX, McAllen, TX, United States

PER-344 Social Media Tools & Techniques
2026-02-19 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Wilmington, NC, Wilmington, NC, United States
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.

NAGC Webinar: Developing a Communications Plan to Support Leadership
2026-02-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | TBD, United States
Upcoming Webinar: Developing a Communications Plan to Support Leadership – Sponsored by Granicus
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 1:00-2:00 PM ET
Meet your Speaker:
Judy Pal
Former Asst. Commissioner NYPD, CEO 10-8 Communications LLC
Judy Pal is an executive strategic communications advisor with more than 40 years of experience helping governments plan, lead, and communicate on complex public issues that shape trust, credibility, and long-term outcomes. A former broadcast journalist and news anchor, she advises elected officials, city managers, and senior public servants on strategic communications, public engagement, and leadership visibility in environments of constant scrutiny.
Pal has led communications for major U.S. municipalities, including directing citywide communication efforts for the City of Irvine, and previously served as an Assistant Commissioner with the NYPD and Chief of Staff for both the Milwaukee and Baltimore police departments. Her work focuses on aligning policy, operations, and communications to support effective governance, institutional resilience, and informed decision-making.
Internationally, she has contributed to government and multilateral initiatives addressing disinformation and emerging technology risks, including appointments with Interpol and London’s Counter Terrorism Preparedness Network. A sought-after speaker, Pal presents globally on strategic leadership, public-sector communications, and sustaining public confidence over time.

EMEAA: Black History Month with LaNile Dalcour
2026-02-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | https://piocalendar.com/event/emeaa-black-history-month-with-lanile-dalcour/
For EMEAA Members – learn about membership here.
Black History Month is both celebration and accountability—remembering the doors that opened, recognizing how access shaped real lives, and committing to protect pathways forward so progress isn’t fragile.
LaNile Ra Dalcour is a seasoned public speaker and coach who is on a mission to inspire greatness and growth in individuals, communities and organizations. In business as in real life there are always going to be ups and downs, but LaNile believes we are the author of our own destiny. LaNile takes his wealth of experience armed by a will to drive change to influence his audience, filling rooms with high-impact, customized message and standing ovation Performance!

L0105 Public Information Basics
2026-02-18 00:00 - 2026-02-20 23:59 (America/New_York) | Snyder, TX, Snyder, TX, United States

CAPIO Power Lunch Webinar: Ethical PR in a High-Pressure Environment
2026-02-17 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | TBD, United States
CAPIO Power Lunch Webinar! Join us for a session on Ethical PR in a High-Pressure Environment on February 17 at 11 a.m. with Mary Ann Pearson, Ed.D., APR, Communication Consultant and Professor at Dr. Paul and Annie Kienel Leadership Institute at California Baptist University.

The webinar will explore how public-sector communicators can navigate today’s complex ethical challenges amid political pressure, rapid news cycles, misinformation, social media, and emerging AI tools. Grounded in the ethical standards of the Accredited in Public Relations (APR) credential and the PRSA Code of Ethics, Dr. Pearson will offer practical guidance for maintaining honesty, accuracy, transparency, and accountability when the stakes are high. Through a real-world case study, participants will learn how to serve as trusted advisors to leadership, balance organizational goals with the public interest, and protect public trust when the right decision isn’t always the easiest one.
