This week’s PIO Calendar digest highlights what is new, what is drawing attention, and what deserves a closer look. Use it as a quick planning tool for upcoming professional development and a simple scan of where the field appears to be focusing right now.
What stands out this week: 16 new events were added recently, the calendar currently lists 221 upcoming opportunities, and the strongest visible themes in this edition are Media Relations, Emergency Management, Social Media. This week’s mix includes 5 virtual events and 14 in-person or location-based options.
Trend note: Based on the events included in this digest, Media Relations appears to be the strongest topic area this week, followed by Emergency Management and Social Media.
Featured Events (Next 90 Days)
- 3CMA Webinar Series: From Scene to Screen — A.I. and Advanced Smartphone Video Tools — Apr 22, 2026 — Virtual
Today’s city and county communicators are expected to produce more video content, faster, and with greater impact than ever before. This … - 2026 IACP Public Information Officers Section Midyear Conference — Apr 27, 2026 — Tempe, AZ
The IACP Public Information Officers Midyear conference brings together public information officers from across the globe to explore new … - L0105 Public Information Basics — Apr 28, 2026 — Warrensburg, MO
To equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written communications; understanding and w… - Strategic Social Media for Public Safety Professionals and Government Leaders — Apr 28, 2026 — Willowbrook, IL
This fast-paced, one-day course equips public information officers, social media managers, and organizational leaders with practical stra… - Mastering Communications with First Amendment Auditors and Free Press Representatives — Apr 28, 2026 — Virtual
Are you ready to handle the challenges of interacting with First Amendment Auditors and Free Press Representatives? This essenti…
Newly Added Events (Last 7 Days)
- NDPIO Webinar: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the NWS… But Didn’t Know What to Ask! — Apr 16, 2026 — Virtual
- Utah PIO Association Quarterly Session – Rocky Mountain Power & Wildfire Threats — Apr 22, 2026 — Salt Lake City, UT
- Mastering Communications with First Amendment Auditors and Free Press Representatives — Apr 28, 2026 — Virtual
- Media Management for First Responders — May 5, 2026 — Vicksburg, MS
- Public Relations and Media Relations for First Responders — May 13, 2026 — Virtual
- Mastering Media Relations: Strategies for Effective Communication for Police, Fire and Other Emergency Services — May 14, 2026 — Canton, MA
- L0105 Public Information Basics — May 18, 2026 — Henderson, NV
- Advanced Social Media Practices for First Responders — May 19, 2026 — Virtual
- Speak Calm into Chaos: Introduction to Crisis Communication — May 27, 2026 — Virtual
- 76th Annual ICA Conference — Jun 4, 2026 — Cape Town
- 17th National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition — Jun 23, 2026 — Palm Desert, CA
- NFPA 1030: Public Information Officer — Jul 20, 2026 — College Station, TX
- Save the Date: Utah PIO Association Annual Conference — Sep 21, 2026 — St. George, UT
- L0105 Public Information Basics — Nov 17, 2026 — Oriskany, NY
Most Viewed Upcoming Events (Last 30 Days)
- EMEAA: Mental Health for PIOs with Chief Reardon — Apr 16, 2026 — Virtual (48 views)
- 3CMA & AIOA Mesa, AZ Regional Conference — Apr 14, 2026 — Mesa, AZ (46 views)
- 3CMA Webinar Series: From Scene to Screen — A.I. and Advanced Smartphone Video Tools — Apr 22, 2026 — Virtual (28 views)
Recent Updates & Changes (Last 14 Days)
- Crisis Communications (Milpitas, CA) — Canceled (Apr 10, 2026)
- FEMA E/L0388 Advanced Public Information Officer (Raleigh, NC) — Postponed (Apr 6, 2026)
Platform Snapshot
- 221 upcoming events currently listed on the PIO Calendar.
- 16 events were added in the last 8 days.
- 742 site visits in the last 8 days.
- 8158 total site visits (all time).
Snapshot counts help track momentum and growth week over week.
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Note: Portions of this digest, including summary insights and trend observations, are automatically generated based on event metadata, platform analytics, and rule-based analysis. All content is reviewed before publication.